Released in 1994, The New Legend of Shaolin (also known as Legend of the Red Dragon ) is a high-energy martial arts film starring . Directed by Corey Yuen
) is a distinctive entry in Jet Li's filmography that blends high-octane martial arts with the offbeat, sometimes lowbrow comedy typical of director Plot and Themes The film draws heavy inspiration from the classic Lone Wolf and Cub series. Jet Li stars as Hung Hei-kwun Jet Li Movies The New Legend Of Shaolin
Their path intersects with five young Shaolin masters who have fragments of a secret treasure map tattooed on their backs. Released in 1994, The New Legend of Shaolin
The New Legend of Shaolin is the rare martial arts film that remembers the "Dharma" in "Drama." It argues that revenge is a poison, but that love—specifically the absurd, exhausting love between a parent and a toddler—is the only true antidote. The New Legend of Shaolin is the rare
Jet Li is rarely cast as a father. Here, his chemistry with child actor Tse Miu (who plays his son) is the heart of the movie. The boy is not a damsel in distress; he is a sarcastic, scrappy fighter who keeps up with Li’s choreography. Their "dual-staff" fighting sequence against a dozen assassins is a masterpiece of cooperative combat.
—who provide much of the film's romantic and comedic relief. Action and Choreography The action, choreographed by the legendary Corey Yuen