Almost no-one gets this, but the "Big Brother" thing is a show of respect, like how you might call a close family friend "Aunt" or "Uncle" even though they're not actually related to you. She was acknowledging his power and position over her, they're not literal siblings.

Fun Fact: At one point in the movie the landlord and his wife are seen through their window Cha-cha dancing. This is a nod to Bruce Lee who won the 1958 Hong Kong National Cha-cha championship.

Fun fact the guy who plays the Husband , Yuen Wah was often used as Bruce Lee's body double in movies particularly Enter the Dragon. Yuen did all the scenes where Bruce Lee did any acrobatic fliips which was something Bruce couldnt do irl. Yuen was Peking opera trained so he could do it and he also was able emulate Bruce's way of walking and physical mannerisms (rumor was Bruce had one leg shorter than the other) and both had similar body types during that time. In terms of acting he was often type cast as the bad guy. Most recent he was the archer guy in Shang Chi.

Fun fact: Axe gang is a real deal back then in China mafia era. The three masters of Pig Stye were actually real life Martial Arts masters The director of this movie was, actually played as the main protagonist himself.

A fun little bit that Westerners miss about the Buddhist Palm. In traditional Chinese folklore, the Buddha holds the entire universe in the palm of his hand, so striking with the Buddhist Palm is basically dropping the universe on someone.

Beyond Stephen Chow, the cast of KFH is full of Martial Arts legends, in front of and behind the camera. This is like Oceans 11/Infinity War for China. Shaolin Soccer was such a hit they handed Chow a ton of money and said "Make whatever you want" and he set out to make the most awesome fanboy action movie ever

I don't understand the "this would be a great story if this wasn't a comedy" mentality. Some of the best stories are comedies.

The most curious thing is that this film is a really funny, parodistic and comedy movie, but at the same time it can perfectly show the various steps of the elevation of the spirit in the buddhism culture, together with the various steps of the mastery of kung fu and martial arts. Even the simple fact of him jumping on the eagle has a true spiritual meaning in real life. At the end of the day, it can be considered a pretty good movie for those themes, at least for their representation. Also some of those actors are true and expert martial artists °w° Here some more info: So, in this movie there are 6 levels of Kung fu. Each level representing a state of mind and the body. The first level being the physical level. This level consists of the “twelve leg shao lin kick” “Hong jia fist” and “wu Lang ba gua staff” these are what is called “Ming jin” or “visible strength”. This is the usage of the physical strength of the body, it is also the first level of Kung fu. The second level is represented by the two blind man. This is when Kung fu is no longer only represented through the body, but also as a state of “energy” or “an jin”; this in English could be described as a strike that cannot be seen. This state of Kung fu is extremely powerful as it can kill without subject even realizing it has been killed. However, this is soon to be over shadowed by the third level of Kung fu: “Hua jin” or “mix of the strike” this is when one has mastered the first two levels of Kung fu and is able to combine the two. They are able to dissolve the attacks of the first two levels of Kung fu with ease. This is represented by the “land lord couples.” Through “Tai chi” and “shi hou gong” or “lion roar”. Though this level of Kung fu is already extremely powerful, the fourth level of Kung fu is even greater. This state of Kung fu is when the user have managed to use the mixture of energy, mastered before from the first, second, and third state and create something even further beyond. There is no name for this state in China, since people like this are generally considered to be one of the greatest masters of it’s time. This state of Kung fu is represented by “huo yun xie shen” or the “world’s top killer”. However, there is still room for even beyond this state. State 5, this is when you break the limit of your body and reach even beyond the roof of Kung fu. This is represented when the main character stepped on the eagle (the eagle of which represents the pinnacle of Kung fu). Stage five is represented through “Ru lai shen zhang” or “the Buddha palm” (the Kung fu the main character learned as a child.) But what is even further beyond this level is level 6. He didn’t show this in this movie, but in the movie after the main character has spared “Huo Yun Xie Shen”, he asks the main character what Kung fu he was using. And after hearing this, the main character calmly responds with: “you want to learn this? I can teach you.” This is when he has reached the last stage of Kung fu. Where Kung fu is longer used to just fight, but only to communicate and grow. This is known as “fan pu gui zhen” and in many Chinese sayings “jiu jiu gui yi” (after nine you have one and zero) meaning after you reach the pinnacle you return to where you have started. This is regarded as the true pinnacle state of Kung fu, and only the greatest of masters may dream of mastering it. Since it would mean to leave all of what you had behind and return to where you have started. Truly something not anyone can do.

I just love the ending with "not neo" and The Beast, the old guy had spent decades just assuming there was nothing left for him in the world and he's seen everything, it's why he breaks down at someone offering to show him new things.

Thanks for watching in original cantonese language, so you get all the nuances and the intention from the voice tonation, as there will always be something lost in translation with dub. It was really fun watching your 3 reactions and enjoyment to this movie. Kung Fu Hustle (2004) is a masterpiece with a complex story that connects together very well from top to end, paced very well, and the music and sound effects are excellent, they purposely chose to record the music from live orchestra. Kung Fu Hustle (2004) has actually a lot of references to hong kong movies. It is not a parody but paying homage, giving respect and tribute to the inspirations of what Stephen Chow watches when he is growing up. Stephen Chow also said his idol is Bruce Lee. Stephen Chow put in a lot of hong kong and also western references, - Roger Rabbit style (lips bitten by snakes), - speedy gonzales (fat woman running), - the pigsty alley village is based on the lawless slum in hong kong, called Kowloon Walled City, ruled by gangsters.History traced this city back to the year 960 during the Song dynasty (960-1279). By 1990 the walled city contained 50,000 residents. It is demolished by 1994. - the landlady gesture in the car with the axe gang boss is exactly what bruce lee did, which is directly from classic bruce lee movie, The Way of the Dragon (1972). Look for "Bruce Lee knuckle cracks his fists from "Way of the Dragon" ". here : /watch?v=BQZG1qZNxUA - the powers of the 3 heroes are traditional powers, but the powers of the two blind musicians are mystical so they are more powerful than traditional powers. - each of the 3 powers, the kick, the staff, the rings are all from classic hong kong movies - the 2 blind musicians' powers is also from classic hong kong movie. Them using the zither instrument is reference to Deadful Melody (1994). The chinese literal translation of this title is "Six-Fingered Demon Musician". - the look of the 2 musician assassins with sunglasses is reference to The Blues Brothers (1980) looks. - When the landlord said, who knew the beast could unlock the chi flow, and then the landlady said, Stephen Chow is "The One", referencing matrix. - the white and black outfit that Sing (Stephen Chow) wears is what bruce lee wore from classic bruce lee movie in Enter the Dragon (1973). You see this outfit worn by Jet Li too in Fearless (2006). - spiderman reference, about with great power comes great responsibility line. - The Shining reference, when the blood pour out from the beast's cell. - This movie's time period is during the era of 1920s. - The Axe Gang is based on the real Axe Gang founded in 1921 in Shanghai around Japanese Occupation. - The top hats you see on the gangsters is a reference to the hats in Gangs of New York (2002) - Toad style is from chinese martial art novel. - The landlady and tenants is directly from classic hong kong movies, The House of 72 Tenants (1973). - The fierce landlady with the passive husband is also from another classic hong kong movie. - The buddhist palm is fictional and derives from classic novels and made into a classic hong kong movie and also has its own drama series. - the landlord style is tai chi that uses flows. so he looks slimy and has good evasion and transfer the energy flow directed at him to another direction. - the landlady scream power, called Lion's Roar, is also from classic hong kong movie, The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber (1978). - the fight scene with many axe gangsters and them flying in the sky is reference to matrix 2 reloaded. - why Sing or landlady/landlord didn't kill, because the philosophies of different chinese martial arts is not about killing, but self defense, forgiveness, discipline, spreading love, not evil, etc. before the tailor dies, he said : "What are you prepared to do?" is a reference to The Untouchables (1987) dying scene. In the ending where the metal flower flew to the Ice Cream girl, it is a reference to Forrest Gump (1994) ending scene with Tom Hanks and the floating feather. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) took references from Kung Fu Hustle and also gave special thanks to Kung Fu Hustle in their credits. Watching Kung Fu Hustle (2004) is like watching the entire history of Hong Kong cinema. Anyone, especially those from Hong Kong, who can get the references will be extra blessed. In a 2010 interview, actor Bill Murray called Kung Fu Hustle "the supreme achievement of the modern age in terms of comedy". In 2021, American filmmaker James Gunn called it "the greatest film ever made".

I'm glad that kung fu hustle is just randomly getting hyped up. This was always the go too for me to show friends. Everyone loved it and I'm loving that it's trending more and more!

Dudes, I saw this in the theater with a friend of mine. Laughed my ass off and I bought Shaolin Soccer on DVD pretty soon after. Did not disappoint. "God of Cookery" is another Stephen Chow movie you might like.

Such a good movie. It's very funny, and there's also some fantastic fight choreography, and like you said the story is solid enough that it could have been a serious movie if it had wanted to be. You cut out a great joke - when the main character first appears he comes across some kids playing soccer, and all he does is smash their ball and say "NO MORE SOCCER." This is in reference to Stephen Chow's previous movie, Shaolin Soccer.

Coolie is like a unskilled physical day worker like porters etc.

The thing is Kung Fu Hustle is the closest thing to what an Anime Live Action should be.

This is a fantastic comedy tribute to Wuxia & some American films (The Shining blood). Ruff may have recognized Stephen Chow (the wannabe mobster-turned-Kungfu master) from Shaolin Soccer. The mention of "Big Brother" at the beginning of the movie by the mobster moll isn't a family relationship thing but more of a respect thing. Also, the name of the Axe Gang mob boss is called Brother Sum; the actor who portrayed him is also a dance choreographer (probably why there's a dance sequence at the start of the film).

Fun fact: While the three slumming masters use fictionalized versions of real martial arts styles the more fantastic martial arts techniques are based on wuxia novels so Lion's Roar, Buddha's Palm, and even Frog Style are all literary refences. In the case of the latter two techniques, there have been multiple film adaptations of their novels, so this movie wasn't even first to depict them on screen.

Not cheap, not low budget, not corny...not not not...exactly as intended...perfect Probably the most entertaining cinema I ever watched

It's not that they're summoning things with music, it's that they're playing sharp notes

This movie is a love letter to kung fu films and those who love them! ❤

One of the best action comedy of all time. A hallmark of what a live action Anime adaptation could be. If you like this movie I would suggest you "Hot Fuzz" from the Cornetto Trilogy. Another best of all time action comedy.

I think the most common and accurate description of this movie is "Classic '70s kung fu movie mixed with Tex Avery cartoon". Fun Fact: The tabletop RPG "Exalted" lists this movie as one of its inspirational materials, calling it "one of the best examples of Exalted-level martial arts in cinema".

Big brother is a term of respect I believe

And to this day, the biggest unanswered question: "Is that hobo actually the Buddha in human disguise?"

This movie is a masterpiece guys. Even hollywood stars were super impressed with this movie and some even considered it the best movie during that year

Stephen Chow is a huge film buff, he references loads of movies in all of his lol. Sometimes local hk/chinese films, oftentimes hollywood movies. He loves playing with the concept of kung fu heroes when they're past their prime. Shaolin Soccer is about highly skilled shaolin kung fu monks who are unemployable in the modern world. Kung fu hustle is about retired kung fu masters just trying to live a normal life. Make them old and sloppy too hahah

I remember watching this as a child in my Asian household of Grandparents, parents, aunties and uncles, and cousins… ah the memories

The main character name is stephen chow. He also directed and written this movie. So awesome.

For those who were confused, in Chinese martial arts there are real kungfu and fictional kungfu that derived from the wu-xia novels (martial art heroes genre) When you see them flying, that's actually what we called floating technic, is believed that ones gathered their internal "chi" on their feet to form a force then transfer immediately to upper torso to make them jump and float in the air. "chi" in fictional martial arts have many usage, you can gathered your chi to push out the toxin out of your body when you get poisoned, whether is by puking the toxin blood or from the wounded area, you can form a powerful hit by applying the chi, transferring chi to internal wounded person to make their blood flow smoother.

It's not that the music can summon things. It is the sound wave that is killing people high pitched note will produce sound wave like knife that can cut throat while lower pitched notes produce wider band sound wave like fists and punches. The fat lady's lion roar produces sound wave that is very much stronger than what the instrument can produce.

great bit of trivia: the landlady got the role in this movie by happenstance, she did some acting in the 70s/80s then retired, then about 20 years later she accompanied a woman from her drama academy to the audition and the director Stephen Chow quickly found her as perfect for the role and convinced her to take the role after persistently bugging her to. And like.......c'mon she's the best.

From Google: Chinese coolies, who were engaged mostly in unskilled, hard labour, formed the early backbone of Singapore's labour force. They were mainly impoverished Chinese immigrants who came to Singapore in the latter half of the 19th century to seek fortune, but instead served as indentured labourers.

The tailor is Hung Gar Grand Master Chiu Chi Ling. He also has a small and goofy part in the old (and amazing) Jackie Chan movie "Snake in eagle's shadow". Kung Fu Hustle is one of my favourite comedies of all time. The knife throwing scene had me almost dying of laughter when I first saw it. It is still one of the funniest scenes I've ever seen. 🤣

Probably my favorite comedy movie. I also had watched the English Dub version since it came on TV (and I believe it comes that way on the DVD version too since my Mom had the movie back when I was a kid), but the translations, voices, and lip flaps were better than other foreign live action like Squid's Game and I actually enjoyed it and the comedy didn't seem to be lost in translation.

Iconic movie...one of the best...if you watched this, try shaolin soccer..most actors are also in that movie...another iconic movie by stephen chow!

Rewatching this for the dozen the time it finally occurs to me that this is basically the correct tone for a live action one piece

the kung-fu styles that appeared in the movie is a direct homage of styles and techniques used in classic kungfu novels and movies , and the buddha palm falling from the sky is referencing Buddha defeating sun go kong, the frog style is a ONE HIT KILL technique in the condor heroes novel, used by a mad kung fu master called the poison of the west

I love that there are a lot of call backs, movie and pop culture references can be seen in this movie that's why it is very dear to me💞💞

This movie goes SO HARD yet is so silly. I freaking LOVE IT!!! It is an actually great Martial Arts film to boot! They play it completely straight and it is all the better for it.

This movie is shockingly good i didn't know what to expect when i first saw it honestly the story under all the humor is amazing to

Landlord and Land Lady 2 very famous people in the martial arts movie world. I believe the lady was a well renowned stunt person and the dude has been in legendary movies . When she unleashes the Lions Roar the first time. Her facial expression gives me chills

When Kung Fu Hustle is on, it's always Friday! Love this movie so much!

I Hope Shaolin Soccer is next that movie is even more Bonkers at times

In Poland this movie aired so often we have inside jokes about it. Younglings might not know this one but Kung-Fu Szał is a classic comedy here. I wholeheartedly recommend it

This is Kungfu version what The Fanboys film is to Star Wars and Galaxy Quest is to Star Trek. I love this so much.

I can't believe you guys haven't seen this! I saw it way back when it first came out; I was going to the cinema for my birthday and it just so happened what we originally wanted to see wasn't running, so we picked this at random. Whatever we WERE going to see didn't hold a candle to this. I don't even remember what I wanted to see so badly, this just stuck with me since

“how is this man in sandals just beating everyone “ the same way luffy does it…like a badass

Shang-Chi's Ten Rings was actually inspired from this movie. In Shang Chi's room you can see the poster of this movie. The Landlord played a Ta Lo village leader, teaching Katy (Awkwafina to shoot bow and arrow)

When you guys said that the frog style isn't good for his head and neck, you forgot that before he became a master he trained his mind and body to the point of not sustaining any injury in using the technique. Also the fated lovers explained why even after the husband has so many lipstick marks they're still together 😂

The drunk pervert landlord was Bruce Lee’s acrobatic stunt double in his movies. Every time “Bruce” flips in enter the dragon, it’s actually him.

When you think about it, Bart from the simpsons did the samething but with 10 megaphones and blew up every glass in town.

It's amusing to see how differently people in the U.S. react to Chinese superhero films (nothing is credible) vs American superhero films (disbelief entirely absent).

people that dont watch anime: what??!! how that happen?!!! but how???!!! that cant happen!! but why the weather is chanching?? people that watch anime: oh hes so powerfull!! awesome!!

For those that dont know 33:09 he says "What are you prepared to do?" in English as a call back the Sean Connery death line from "Untouchables" the director likes that movie and paid tribute to it with that line. Its basically you have to be willing to go past your morals to accomplish a task.

Such a great movie! That knife throwing scene kills me no matter how many times I see it!

as much anime as they watch they should know brother doesn’t always blood related

“The Toad style … when properly used it’s nearly invincible. “

Kung-fu hustle should be on Broadway! Great video guys

My God, theres another hidden gem that Stephen chow was also in, its called Journey to The West, its a comedy that has a real life and film story so good in it, its a tear jerker in some way but also a comedy, youd probably also find it amusing since it also has a lot of unexpected references and salutes to western film legends

If you or anyone else in the comments liked this, try Shaolin Soccer or Journey To The West. I'd say pick Journey because it... its just wild, guys! 😂

By the way - the Axe Gang was an actual historical gang from Hong Kong in the 20s/30s or so. They're looked at much like how Capone or Bonnie and Clyde are in the US.

I heard that the dance bit at the beginning was the stunt team's idea, and the choreographed and shot it on their own.

I love the fact that the Landlady was driving a friend to audition and thus was picked up by how she looked while waiting for her friend outside

Fun fact : I watched the french version, and when the dying staff master said "What are you prepared to do ?", the landlord answered "Dude, that's japanese to me". Also the landlord and the landlady were called Romeo and Juliet for some reason...

The guys who summon weapons with the musical instrument is a assassinate martial art base in a fairy tale, which use the vibrations of the strings to generate sound waves to attack.

Saw this movie in theaters many years ago and I've loved it ever since! Such an amazing movie! ❤

It is almost like anime, everyone gets introduced to base characters who appear badass but as the story unfolds you get introduced to higher class of powers and then the least likely character turn out to be OP hero

That hobo giving out ancient lost martial art techniques to children he deems worthy is hilarious.. And just for 10 buck XD

I loved this reaction guys, it's like watching movies with old friends 🤗 Donut quoted two movies, obviously Spiderman and The untouchables. The list of references is very interesting. Subscribed!

Everyone goes into this expecting a comedy, they end up getting one of the best martial art flicks in recent times.

The casting of actors were top notch. nobody can put on the right casting like this movie.

The landlady had to actively nerf herself with cigarettes so she wouldn't accidentally shout out all existence

in martial arts lore, string playing moves can be interrupted by disharmonious sounds. that is why she screamed and it broke their vibe.

The Helen of Troy is a bad translation, they assumed Western audiences wouldn't get the original reference, which is Little Dragon Girl and some other dude who are the heroine and hero in these old and very popular martial arts novella. They're both supposed to be super hot hence the extra level of the joke with the landlady/landlord being old and kinda cheesy looking.

The line he says in English is from The Untouchables (1987) said by Sean Connery's character.

I think the move to "kill" Coolie first is a smart choice because it gives signal that Stephen Chow (Buddhist Palm) as the main character = Hero. Most people who watches this, and dont know SC, always think Coolie is the main character = hero.

the landlord's kung fu is about redirecting energy so he lets his wife beat him up and the landlady's kung fu is the lion's roar so she tries to destroy her lungs with cigarettes.

My late Dad introduced me this masterpiece in 2008 I was in high-school at the time. Awesome movie

52:17 "What if someone still living there?" In the scene when 3 masters died, the landlady's husband told all the villagers to move out for their safety. When the Beast arrived there (in final fight scene) we can see nobody's around except the couple & Stephen Chow. So the Pig Sty Alley already empty. 😁

This is one of my favorite comedy/kung fu movies it's so good and I always say it's like a live action Looney Tunes movie.

This movie is nostalgia for me. Watched it at such a young age

These guys thought they were making fun of the movie without realizing that the entire movie was a parody and homage to looney tunes, bruce lee, western movies and many others haha this is supposed to be a genre bending movie.

Saying this is a movietoon is the most great explaination 😂

It's like Kill Bill & Loony Toons had a baby and named it Kung Fu Hustle 😂

39:36 Fun fact: in the spanish version of this movie, they gave all the different characters accents from all around the country. Also, when they introduced themselves, these two characters did so by saying they were "Romeo Kung" and "Juliet Fu"

The landlord and the landlady is actually from the same theatre school with Jacky Chan and Samo Hung, with the same master. The Landlady is Yuan Qiu, their big sister, even Jacky Chan and Samo Hung will need to bow to her when they met her. Another fun fact, she also in one of James Bond movie in the 60's, I forgot which one, but I do remember the Bond is Roger Moore.

I'm just saying for the people that don't know... If you hear asians call other people brother, sister, or any honorifics don't immediately assume they are family/related. Asians usually call unlated people honorifics to show respect. That is common in asia.

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I will NEVER not laugh at the knife-throwing scene 🤣

Fun fact, the woman who played the Land Lady is a bona fide martial arts expert and was in kung fu movies in the 70s.

"and the landlady was never HEARD from again" hahaha. Perfect.

Apparently, this movie is what convinced Oda that a One Piece live action production was even remotely possible.

Everyone did a backflip, the Beast snapped the bad guy's neck, and Sing saved the day.

There's three Kung Fu Mahjong Movies that have the Landlord and Landlady in them. They were not directed by Stephen Chow. Most of Stephen Chow's movies are great, but all difficult to get a hold of... God of Cookery, Justice my foot!, King of Comedy... There's also Shaolin Soccer and plenty more I can't remember.

Something I always find funny that people miss. During the fight with the musical assassins, the spirits they use as weapons become more visible based on the skills of the master they're fighting which is why the delivery guy saw none of the swords, the tailer could only barely perceive the attacks, the baker could see them a little better and the Landlords could see the full spirits... also they miss the fact that sharp notes cut while flat notes punch and a full strum creates the barrier.

I love that movie dude. I'm watching it atleast once every year since over a decade now xD

This is a classic. Watched this when I was little!

You said he murdered so many people but if you think about the whole movie the Bad Master only killed one guy and it was the Boss of the Axe Gang

Just to share, each of these actors are actual martial artist back in their prime.

Kung fu hustle is a masterpiece