Rise of the Legend
Well Go USA Entertainment | Release Date: March 11, 2016 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Generally favorable reviews based on 4 Critic Reviews
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70
The Hollywood ReporterElizabeth KerrMar 10, 2016
While Chow and Taiwanese star Eddie Peng aren’t going to make anyone forget Tsui Hark and Jet Li’s defining Once Upon a Time in China, or for that matter Jackie Chan’s earlier spin on Wong in Drunken Master, they do a frequently thrilling job with a familiar story. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesNoel MurrayMar 10, 2016
Those looking to learn more about Wong are in the wrong place. Those looking for a slick slugfest with memorable characters will be well satisfied. Read full review
60
The New York TimesAndy WebsterMar 11, 2016
Mr. Peng has charisma, though his moves are less convincing than those of an earlier Fei.... But “Legend” does offer the hefty authority of Mr. Hung, who at 64 can still — almost — hit, kick and do wire work with the best of them. Read full review
60
Village VoiceMichael NordineMar 10, 2016
Too artfully made for camp status but populated by characters too one-dimensional to stand alongside the likes of Once Upon a Time in China, Chow Hin Yeung's martial-arts epic, set in the late nineteenth century, is marked by blue-gray hues and some genuinely striking camerawork. Read full review
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