Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: January 25, 2002
8.5
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Universal acclaim based on 389 Ratings
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Ikereviews1Aug 8, 2019
The critics almost don't understand comedy. This is a parody of kung fu and Chinese movies. It is meant to be silly and funny. This is comedy gold right here.
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passanoMay 21, 2019
"critics" can suck it...funniest movie ever! Irreverant Humour, some of the best editing gags I've seen and so many funny moments left me and my bro ROFL IRL. It's silly films like this that everyone gets and need to be made more of.
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Dungeon00XNov 23, 2019
One of the best comedies of the early 00's. After seeing the trailer I knew immediately that I had to see this movie. It plays out like a Godfrey Ho movie, mostly reused footage from a Hong Kong flick and the rest being original footage.One of the best comedies of the early 00's. After seeing the trailer I knew immediately that I had to see this movie. It plays out like a Godfrey Ho movie, mostly reused footage from a Hong Kong flick and the rest being original footage. After the first 20 minutes of the movie the entire audience was in an uproar of laughter. I love how much dumb fun this movie is. Expand
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MelmaverickDec 31, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Master pain changes his name to Betty! Lmao this movie is hilarious you have a dry sense of humor if you don’t fine this funny lol Expand
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Legit_LeeMay 14, 2020
This movie was probably created by god himself not gonna lie no other movie can compare to this movie.
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ChrisC.Mar 27, 2010
Best movie ever!
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StephenC.May 8, 2008
One of those rare movies that critics hate but everyone else seems to love. It's stupid and ridiculous and I love it because of that. You just don't mind. The mixing of old footage with new is very well done. One of my fav comedies.
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buzzSep 14, 2010
Needs to be watched with friends. As good as Top Secret. I don't think a sequel will work but hey.... Those sight gags and jokes would not normally work but they did.
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TheQuietGamerFeb 18, 2012
Stupidly funny, and I do mean stupidly, you will be laughing through most scenes but some just feel absolutely stupid and pointless, but this is a spoof similar to other spoof movie like the Scary Movie series and Super Hero Movie, so if youStupidly funny, and I do mean stupidly, you will be laughing through most scenes but some just feel absolutely stupid and pointless, but this is a spoof similar to other spoof movie like the Scary Movie series and Super Hero Movie, so if you like those you wil probably like this one, just keep in mind it's not the most intelligent thing in the world but if you come just expecting to laugh at some immature humor you will not be disappointed. Expand
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MaventOct 7, 2012
This movie was maybe 30 minutes too long, but other than that, it was insanely funny. Critics hated it because critics are morons, and this was from the days before every critic in the universe started basing their opinions on what theyThis movie was maybe 30 minutes too long, but other than that, it was insanely funny. Critics hated it because critics are morons, and this was from the days before every critic in the universe started basing their opinions on what they thought the internet wanted to hear. Expand
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ChrisS.Aug 12, 2006
I know that you must never mess with movie critics, but I actually liked this movie. Nice, silly parody of kungfu. Not perfect, but no major flaws to bring it down either. I'd recommend this. Now, let the flaming commence.
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TenshiA.Dec 17, 2003
Jason T. I couldn't have said it better myself. The critics are just plain snobs, who can't enjoy a simple, moroniclly funny movie. The one thing I agree with them is that it has a few bad jokes and it does repeat itself.
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AndrewMNov 24, 2005
Obviously someone going to see a sophisticated movie such as the Godfather or Pulp Fiction, both amazing movies in their own regards, shouldn't watch this film expecting the same quality. However, for what it is - a funny, wacky, Obviously someone going to see a sophisticated movie such as the Godfather or Pulp Fiction, both amazing movies in their own regards, shouldn't watch this film expecting the same quality. However, for what it is - a funny, wacky, original adventure - , it hits the spot. If you're looking for a masterpiece, go elsewhere, this is a wonderful, over the top comedy. Expand
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pepperbiffNov 25, 2005
I say its a genious. I like the thumb movies Oedekerk has made better, but this is also good. And seriously, critics should quit their jobs.
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OrangeknockoutAug 14, 2013
critics need to quit taking things up the butt and just enjoy the damn movie! "ohhhhh this movie lacked posh.....ohhhhh this humor lacked wit......ohhhh this humor lacked-" OHHHHH IT DOESNT MATTER WHAT THIS HUMOR LACKED! lol but really thoughcritics need to quit taking things up the butt and just enjoy the damn movie! "ohhhhh this movie lacked posh.....ohhhhh this humor lacked wit......ohhhh this humor lacked-" OHHHHH IT DOESNT MATTER WHAT THIS HUMOR LACKED! lol but really though critics expect everything to be so damn posh and mannerized, and if a movie comes around and tries to be silly, they act so harsh toward it cause it didnt fit their cup of tea! critics need to loosen their blouses, untighten their belt buckles, sit back, relax, and enjoy the movie for what it is, not what you expect of it!

overall this movie was downright silly and hilarious! i was laughing throughout the whole movie, unlike a lot of comedy movies these days where i have to force myself to laugh! this movie made me laugh without me having to force myself! lol its goofy and silly movie, and its not serious at all and it doesnt expect you to take it seriously! if you take the movie for what it is then you will enjoy it! dont be expecting anything out of it, cause this movie might not fit what you expected it to be!

9 out of 10!
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NathanG.Aug 22, 2005
One of the worst movies I have ever seen. It brings shame to all movies.
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jstealeJan 10, 2006
I saw this movie and it was thoroughly not funny. If you think you like goofy/dumb movies it still won't work. I love movies that are funny only in their immaturity, this one couldn't be funny unless you were perhaps on lots of drugs.
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MichaelF.Jun 30, 2006
do not listen to any reviews over 5/100. this has to be the worst excuse for a movie ever. it boasts immature and dumb jokes ever brought up in history riled up in one of the worst plots i have ever seen. only hardcore comedy fans would even do not listen to any reviews over 5/100. this has to be the worst excuse for a movie ever. it boasts immature and dumb jokes ever brought up in history riled up in one of the worst plots i have ever seen. only hardcore comedy fans would even think about liking a movie this disgraceful. Expand
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calebr.Dec 19, 2009
This movie is pretty stupid (not stupid funny just stupid) and it trys WAY too hard to be funny (which is really isnt) except for one scene. the fight with the kung fu cow scene. this scene is quite possibly one of the FUNNIIEST scenes in This movie is pretty stupid (not stupid funny just stupid) and it trys WAY too hard to be funny (which is really isnt) except for one scene. the fight with the kung fu cow scene. this scene is quite possibly one of the FUNNIIEST scenes in ANY movie ever. the only reason this terrible movie is getting a 5 instead of a 1 is just because of that scene. which everybody should see. so id recommend renting it. getting you and big group of your friends together go to scene selection start the kung fu cow scene. rotflmao and then turn off. and after one of your friends will have pissed his pants. but again other then that scene absolutely horrible. Expand
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DavidC.Dec 20, 2009
Hilarious if you're about eight years old and Kenan and Kel is your thing.
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MarkDDec 27, 2009
A derivative heap of clinical waste, without any redeeming features. I was forced to watch this tripe from beginning to end and consider it about two hours of my life I'm never going to get back.
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MarkK.Apr 17, 2009
Humor? What humor? This is the type of thing that would impress a five year old. It's just bad. Very bad. And I don't even mean the so bad its good kind of bad.
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JamesRJul 12, 2009
This movie has the quality of a crappy youtube video... which I can watch FOR FREE! Honestly, the only way it would even be somewhat worth watching this movie would be by going to your friends house and watching it. Or on YOutube. Don't This movie has the quality of a crappy youtube video... which I can watch FOR FREE! Honestly, the only way it would even be somewhat worth watching this movie would be by going to your friends house and watching it. Or on YOutube. Don't bother spending money on it. Expand
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LBJul 14, 2009
It was bad, but not quite as bad as the critics would have you believe. It had the same problem as Snakes on a Plane did: they wanted to make a cheesy B-movie but B-movies don't work when they're actually trying to fail.
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bradrJan 16, 2010
This Movie's only redeeming quality is the Ed Wood feel. this movie is straight out of the mind of ed wood just 50 years in the future. I understand the point of this movie. It is making fun of chinese action movies and it does not do a This Movie's only redeeming quality is the Ed Wood feel. this movie is straight out of the mind of ed wood just 50 years in the future. I understand the point of this movie. It is making fun of chinese action movies and it does not do a horrible job. it is low budget and is supposed to be low budget. that is the underlying beauty of it. it is completely dumb, the ending sucks, and the dialogue is stupid. there are some I saw that say this movie has no flaws. it in fact has many flaws but it is the flaws that redeem the movie. if this was just poorly written, i could write it off as just another horrible movie. but it is more than that. the dialogue is dumb, the plot is so bad it makes you laugh, the production is terrible, the action scenes look soo bad, and it feels like it was written by a 6 year old. I do think I got the message. This is satire. this is satire of those movies and in how bad it is, making fun of how bad all those movies are. at the same time, it is in the ed wood style where it is so poorly done that it is funny. I also think this was probably intentional, in a way to poke fun at all those bad movies out there. if you analyze it too much it is horrible but overall, it is an average satire that gets the message across. Expand
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BoltfrowahApr 13, 2013
Complete crap. And I mean, a 2 hour film of just a steaming pile of doo would be more interesting than this. Other than there be NO cohesiveness with the film, it was basically just old Kung Fu footage withComplete crap. And I mean, a 2 hour film of just a steaming pile of doo would be more interesting than this. Other than there be NO cohesiveness with the film, it was basically just old Kung Fu footage with "waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah" dubbed over ALL of it. I hated it, and am still kicking myself for not turning it off after 5 minutes. I leave more talent tightly coiled in a toilet. People that thought this was "hilarious" was either high or drunk when they saw this. Expand
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JampStealthyJul 2, 2014
Absolute garbage. I laughed maybe once for the whole 90 minutes (when the lion in the sky appears and calls the main character simba). I understand what they were trying to do with the bad dubbing and stuff, but that stops being funny afterAbsolute garbage. I laughed maybe once for the whole 90 minutes (when the lion in the sky appears and calls the main character simba). I understand what they were trying to do with the bad dubbing and stuff, but that stops being funny after the first few times. Definitely one of the worst movies ever made. Expand
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jakedargie1298Jun 18, 2015
As per usual, the critics don't understand the oh so complicated concept of comedy (hyperbole). The person that calls this film "uninspired" would have to be dead on the inside - which by the way is no coincidence because to not to literallyAs per usual, the critics don't understand the oh so complicated concept of comedy (hyperbole). The person that calls this film "uninspired" would have to be dead on the inside - which by the way is no coincidence because to not to literally laugh out loud throughout this movie, you must indeed be dead. Expand
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ItZYoBaByGuRLJan 12, 2004
This movie made me trippp so fkkn badly!!! U gotta watch it blazed...itz not meant for the sober mind, and its perfect that way! I'm not a stoner, buh no seriously, smoke up a bit or get tipsy or sumthing and it'll be f..kin This movie made me trippp so fkkn badly!!! U gotta watch it blazed...itz not meant for the sober mind, and its perfect that way! I'm not a stoner, buh no seriously, smoke up a bit or get tipsy or sumthing and it'll be f..kin insane...it makes no sense..n u zone out for a lil bit ...buh itz hilarious! [--LiTe iT uP--] Expand
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BabyG.Mar 5, 2004
This is my fav movie. it is really funny. it is so unexpected. weowee.
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OliverE.Apr 14, 2008
I really dont know how people tend to throw things at this movie like that, all who criticized this movie did not understand thehumor behind it, so that excludes 90 percent of the cons, its like what? people still wanna see charlie chaplain I really dont know how people tend to throw things at this movie like that, all who criticized this movie did not understand thehumor behind it, so that excludes 90 percent of the cons, its like what? people still wanna see charlie chaplain style of movies? where he hits the guy behind him with a ladder and then turn to appologize to the other and hits the other one he was facing at the first place? or you wanna see todays humor that has turned purely to toilet humor because embarassing situations are no longer funny? kung pow is state of the art comedy, its the extreme critic, extreme exaggeration that makes this movie funny, not everyone understands wherethe kids were saying "were children were children" and no one will understand why the kind blacksmith had the "ruffly an inch and a half" in diameter right in his hand. kung pow, naked gun, hot shots, aeroplane, scary movie all these spin around the same kind of humor. even the part of "hooters" restaurant sign was seen in this movie, did anyone see that? this is also one of the movies that no matter how many times you watch it you will still find new funny things in it. i give thumbs up to the producers. Expand
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DinoBeamApr 17, 2021
This is such a special comedy! An absolute must see! Like the missing link between Monty Python and Tim and Eric!
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DawdlingPoetNov 20, 2021
I found this very funny and entertaining, although the comedy/humour probably won't appeal to all. Its a parody of martial arts films of the 1970s/80s era and the comedy is quite silly/zany, mostly visual and slapstick. The high pitchedI found this very funny and entertaining, although the comedy/humour probably won't appeal to all. Its a parody of martial arts films of the 1970s/80s era and the comedy is quite silly/zany, mostly visual and slapstick. The high pitched voices may grate with some but I found it amusing - its clearly obvious that the film features old footage that has been narrated/dubbed over in English, as is stated to the viewer at the start of the film.

It is perhaps a bit over the top for some and its certainly goofy - undoubtedly this is a film not to be over analysed or indeed taken at all seriously and with a short running time of just over an hour and twenty minutes, it definitely didn't bore me or drag on. I very much enjoyed it, in terms of it being a parody and the style of comedy used. Its maybe a bit basic and too silly for some but I really enjoyed it, so I'm going to recommend it on that basis.
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Onlyclassicvg1Jul 21, 2023
This movie was hilarious. As a fan of silly, ridiculous comedy, it was ninety minutes of heaven for me. The physical comedy, the voices and the lines had me crying. Oedekerk did an awesome job; I think he's a comic genius. Kung Pow isn't forThis movie was hilarious. As a fan of silly, ridiculous comedy, it was ninety minutes of heaven for me. The physical comedy, the voices and the lines had me crying. Oedekerk did an awesome job; I think he's a comic genius. Kung Pow isn't for everyone, but it's completely Expand
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EVOLUTION8Apr 21, 2021
This movie is full of funny moments. I think you understand it more if you also watched old Kong Fu movies. A simple and fun movie that wanted to be silly and make you laugh. Too bad they don't make comedy anymore. You must see this movie ifThis movie is full of funny moments. I think you understand it more if you also watched old Kong Fu movies. A simple and fun movie that wanted to be silly and make you laugh. Too bad they don't make comedy anymore. You must see this movie if you love a silly comedy that was created to be funny and nothing more. Expand
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dingo_floofyMay 1, 2021
This movie was god's final gift to earth. If you were to take one lesson from this movie, it's never trust the critic reviews
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barbiesuperfanAug 8, 2022
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