The part when the lovers enter the fight is pure genius writing. When she’s just in the car and how scared they are is top tier creative.

This movie was ahead of its time in all aspects. Massive respect for the creators of this movie

This is arguably the coolest plot twist EVER. I remembered being so hyped knowing they are masters all along

It still amazes me how Stephen Chow's movies can balance Comedy, Action and Suspense at the same time.

As an immigrant raised in old world Indonesia, I can confirm that the older an Asian woman gets the more powerful their voice gets and the scarier they become.

This was truly what a 'live-action anime' should look like. The cartoonish aspects blend in so well, the flow is perfect, with an atypical protagonist who's a thief who DOESN'T have a heart of gold.

6:08 One of the most badass entrance for me, so subtle, yet so powerful. The nature of his kung fu does not put out flashy effect or intimidating pose, he just literally "put them back in their place" lol. This combined with the roar right before is a oh shit moment when you realized that most of the comedic effects from the couple (the husband felt from third floor with a pot right into his head, or the wife run like a fricking looney cartoon) is actually their real skill.

So underrated how the guy balances the instrument on his leg, this whole movie is easily top 5 because you can watch it over and over and still be interested 💯

Wife: loudest fighting style ever Husband: complete silence

I love the face she makes in the car. She made herself seem scarier with every second 😂

The part where he’s fighting with the spears and moving with the music is absolutely beautiful.

I love how they just MANIFEST next to them.

This is the closest we'll have to a movie adaptation of an action comedy anime

9:02 Always kills me! The switch up was reaaaaal! 🤣🤣😭

The more I consider it, the more I realize that this is my favorite movie of all time. It's just so perfect in so many different ways.

The landlord is still sleeping while beating the crap out of them 😆

Ten minutes of pure awesome. Everything about this is comedy, action just pure fun. And the roar is like the icing on a fantastic cake, the couple in the car - unforgettable. Much love for something so grand and enjoyable.

The fact that the guy was balancing on one leg while using the other to keep his instrument steady impresses me to no end. If it IS possible to commit such a feat in real life, they'd have to have damn good balance.

Loving how my guy in the silk pj's isn't trying to keep ol' girl inside out of fear of the villains, but out of fear that she's gonna fuck everybody up 😂😅

This was a beautifully shot movie. The poetic way the spear master moves as he fights his way forward is brilliant, it almost looks like he was dancing and having a grand time! One of my favorite scenes in the movie and that's saying alot because the entire move is awesome!

I've never laughed at a movie so much in my life as I have with this one.

For those who haven't heard, the sequel's been confirmed! STEPHEN CHOW'S BACK AND THERE'S MORE TO COME

One of the greatest movies ever created. Massive respect for Stephen Chow 👍

The last part where they were all in the car made me laugh so much.

8:05 smokes cig in one breath thats the true power.

In the end the during the car scene interaction was so damn hilarious. The clark shouts 'Don't you have any manners" I cried loud.

3:33 - 4:44 is the best kung fu sequence ever in cinema

6:55 The CGI aged beautiful than the current MCU and Disney as a whole LOL

This film is a gem, one of the few films that introduces not just the villain but each individual hero perfectly, we are not automatically told to believe these villains are evil, we are SHOWN how evil by how easily they dispatch the selfless yet capable 1st hero, followed by an epicly orchestrated clash blending the music and "cartoon" animations together so well, it only immerses you more.

love that scene when they try to jump but husband brings them down calmly 😂

This is the greatest “scream” attack on screen ever. There’s superhero films and horror films etc. but this is the best interpretation of a sonic attack in a movie.

I always get goosebumps at the mix of choreography & music @ 4:15 definitely art in motion.

Another detail I love is 6:10 is how the harpists land with the sort of sound you'd expect, and the Landlord lands completely silently...

The way they just appear in the car never fails to crack me up

I love how the mob boss keeps slapping the shit out of his assistant for getting in the way.

They should have shown the last bit were the secretary lights a cigar to his boss 🤣🤣🤣🤣

3:36 idk why but his deep breathe in gets me everytime. It's the "I know how this is going go end but I'm going for it." Feel

Looking at this whole scene again, it just finally crossed my mind that the landlady was giving them chances to escape while distracting the assassins. Just like how they escaped the beast with just a few seconds of distraction But the 2 kungfu masters were too eager to fight. Maybe thinking they had a chance to win

19 years later and there still hasn't been a female character that comes close to being as badass as the Landlady.

This movie needs an Oscar.

You need to watch this movie before you leave Earth... 👨‍🦳

These movies are also great because they give secondary characters special treatment , quality time on screen and they just surprise the audience . They kick ass and are funny as hell . They become memorable . Besides everything else already said .

9:23 I know what she said. She said: “One condition… never come back… if you don’t… you will face her fury that you will never forget… you got that!” After he nodded “yes”. When she place her thumb under her nose, she said: “Good!”

Kung Fu Hustle is my favorite movie of all time. And I don't say that lightly. The omage to the Chinese fighting history, the choreography, the humor, and the over the top fights are what make this movie beyond phenomenal. It is so damn good! ❤😢

This will always be legendary. I remember watching this movie when I was a kid with my neighbors. It was fun reminiscing those days where we all get together just watching and laughing, sitting beside each other.

This is probably hands down one of the best fight scenes ever made.

I can't believe I forgot about this childhood masterpiece... I need to watch it again like yesterday

The spear fight against the music is a masterful art performance that generates extreme emotions from both spectrums of the human soul. That actor was perfect for that part.

All of the characters have distinct and fun styles that I love to see more of. Those assassins were creepy and intimidating beyond belief.

I will ALWAYS applaud Stephen Chow to shove this sound effect in such a serious fight 😂😂😂 3:16

6:18 the fighting style of this guy almost reminds me of drunken style fighting

I always laugh at the landlord's "tonchi tonchi, mossi mossi"...I remember I watched this movie in the theatre by mistake but it was the best mistake of my life.

I love the incorporation of so many different feelings from classical chinese music shown by the zither players over their two appearances playing. Its like if you could combine the presence of "ambush on ten sides" the history and feeling of "the conqueror unarms" and the momentum of "King Chu doffs his armor" into a single building movement. Beautifully done by whoever composed.

This movie was SO refreshing to see when it came out. It's still my fave example of a perfect movie. The heroes don't look like stereotypical heroes--heck, they don't even look like they could physically handle being heroes. Not only that, but it's very hard to predict how the plot will progress. Sure, there are some things that you can assume ("ooh, evil gang is gonna get pwned by 'hero' ")--but how it's gonna get there (and who is gonna get it along the way) is VERY hard to tell. Not only that, but it's FUN and silly while also having moments of unexpected sh*t getting real. Just, absolutely perfect.

There was actually some character development after this scene. As Donut was dying, he told the landlord and landlady that he never saw such a powerful technique exist like Lion Roar. The Landlady apologised for being too passive and not interfering early to save their lives because their son passed away and they preferred to lead a quiet life instead of showing off as martial artists. Donut said something like having great power meant that you could not run away from your responsibilities to protect others when innocent people were in need of your help. The three masters (coolie, donut, tailor) gave the landlords a lot of courage, despite being much weaker than them. After all, they were the first ones to stand up to the Axe Gang. Because of that, the landlords made the life-or-death decision to confront the Axe gang directly in their home territory and even faced the Beast. Their relationship also improved after that (previously, the male landlord was a huge pervert who liked to explore other ladies’ bodies).

So funny, and so impressive at the same time. When it comes to power, so many get caught up in the two options fear, or respect, and some want both. This couple have something else, love and respect, both laughter and amazment can be had at the same time with them.

I loved how the only source of music that comes from this battle is the music that is played by the harpist. That was until when the landlord stepped in and the music stopped and played another theme indicating that the assassins are facing strong opponents.

That terrific touch at the end where she does the impression of Bruce Lee in Way Of The Dragon. Flawless film. Saw it on the big screen at Leicester Square.

7:26 ngl the way he tossing them cracked me up..

00:05:38 just hits different once you know the masters are just holding down because of an old promise, but keep getting pushed by the goons. They know the axe gang is just fodder for them but try to stay aside til the last moment.

You cut out the best part where he accidently burned his hair 😅

This movie is nothing short of a masterpiece. Not only is it funny as well, but the story behind it is amazing.

This movie may have been intended as a comedy, but it was an absolute work of art.

I remember when this came out it was the only movie I'd seen that successfully captures the over-the-top fights and characters you see in anime. It *still* might be the best. Same goes for Shaolin Soccer. Stephen Chow is a master at mixing comic book-esque characters with wuxia style aciton.

Love how waves of sound from music is visualised as lethal weapon. Also, I love how Taichi is represented here. Even a skinny, seamingly weak man can out power simply by deflecting or reflecting forces. He never initiates attack, so peaceful and effortless.

Gotta low how since the lovers made an oath never to fight again the first time Landlord actually fights he is doing it so effortlessly, using the foes themselves to inflict damage on eachother. He doesn't use any special tricks like during the Beast fight, he just puts them down in the most peaceful taoist way possible

7:50 When you know “It’s about to get real”

My favourite part 5:18 So badass and funny at the same time

4:07 the spear guy deflecting the notes is essentially just beat saber

I absolutely love this film, and I really don't find myself enjoying a lot these days. It's got everything all in one place, and even if you just skip the subtitles and just sit back to enjoy the ride it's great. I think I'm going to go watch this right now.

This scene literally gives me chills. Few dialogue, full of suspense and intense action. I won't lie Kung Fu Hustle is the best martial arts movie I've ever seen.

Hands down one of the best movies ever. I can’t even put it into words how good I think it is.

After many years, still find this so fascinating.... The sound quality is so good and the fight is so beautiful

I can't knock ANY of the special effects. The scene is so meticulous and specific in every frame, it's mesmerizing. The sound editing is also amazing. A+ sound A+ visuals A+ acting A+ scene

I was a child when I first show in, it was a black and white tv and we played this on a cd player. I couldn't read english subtitles back then. " Shaolin Soccer " and " Fung Fu Hustle " are on another level. I wish Stephen Chow never stopped making movies, all of his movies are pieces of art!

Don't know if it's on purpose, but I just noticed at 5:11 how they both look in different directions when the window opens (the left one being blind and all).

People will mostly praise the action and comedy, but the deaths here are so emotional, including the next scene where they hear the last words of the spear master.

A tapestry of exquisite comedy interwoven with creative action. I will forever be in love with the idea of everyday things being used as superpowers, like: - the scream of an angry woman - a musical instrument - a trade skill tool

Still one of the BEST!!!! fight scene I've watch! Good thing youtube recommend this clip, he knows I needed to be reminded by this badass couple!

08:55 & 08:58 Their faces 🤣🤣🤣

I do not have the words for how much I love and adore this film!! Comedic genius, brilliant acting and Awesome and Super-creative fight scenes. Genius!

not only is this full of comedy action and suspense but beauty too. The part with the spears was amazing, like a dance. Truly a work of art!

Every minute of this movie is freaking hilarious. I can watch it over and over again

This scene is such a great blend of audio and visual arts. I find it so fascinating that they've incorporated the audio aspect of this scene within the plot and gave a visual representation of it.

She’s my hero and role model! My favorite martial arts movie.

This screaming woman is like my aunt. Similiar appearance and character 😂😂

no words necessary, I understood everything she said in the car 😂

Marvel's Shang Chi was a disappointment compared to this masterpiece. The whole fight scene was brilliantly done, choreographed so beautifully where it made you so immersed! This movie will always be a masterpiece in my book!

This whole sequence always gives me goosebumps. Every single time.

This is one of the those movies I could be entertained with from start to finish no matter how many times I've watched it.

7:15 Its the look she gives

8:50 Priceless!!😆😆😆

I can watch this movie over and over. It's really a Kung Fu/Comedy masterpiece.

This isn't kung fu. This is classic Chinese fighting ballet. Only masters of divine level are allowed.

Arguably my favorite martial arts movies of all time! It had everything!

When I first saw this scene it blew my mind. Especially watching the guy wield two spears at once, unreal.

I love the amount of respect in this! Enemies, neighbors and outcast all alike ❤️

That harpist fight is the one of the best fight and creepiest fight scene ever imo

Oh man. I loved this movie so much when I was a kid. Think I still have the DVD somewhere. Definitely gotta rewatch it soon.

I can't get enough of this, although have watched around 10 times.