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Red Trousers: The Life of the Hong Kong Stuntmen

EMAILPRINTTai Seng Entertainment

Red Trousers: The Life of the Hong Kong Stuntmen  reviews
50
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Movie Info

Genre(s): Action  |  Documentary  |  Fantasy  |  Short

Written by:

Directed by: Robin Shou

Release Date:
Theatrical: March 5, 2004

Running Time: 93 minutes, Color

Origin: Hong Kong

Summary

RATING: Not Rated

Starring Robin Shou, Beatrice Chia, Keith Cooke, Hakim Alston, Craig Reid, Buffulo, Mindy Dhanjal, and Duck

In this dazzling combination of documentary and short film, the death-defying feats performed by the world's greatest stuntmen are profiled through interviews and clips that showcase their work. (Tai Seng Media)

What The Critics Said

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80

Los Angeles Times Kevin Thomas

So engaging and illuminating that it is enjoyable even for those unfamiliar with one of cinema's most dynamic forms.

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70

The Hollywood Reporter Michael Rechtshaffen

An often intriguing documentary, albeit one with wires attached.

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67

Seattle Post-Intelligencer Sean Axmaker

A loving tribute to Hong Kong stuntmen by one of their own, the directorial debut of stuntman-turned-actor Robin Shou ("Mortal Kombat") is a wince-inducing behind-the-scenes look at the way contemporary Hong Kong action cinema is created.

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63

Boston Globe Wesley Morris

Fills you with a healthy respect for the men and women gladly risking their lives for your entertainment. The film itself works best with its into-the-camera reminiscences and on-the-set mishaps.

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60

The Onion (A.V. Club) Tasha Robinson

Shou focuses on a meaty subject, and he has an insider's access to the world he's exploring. But his behind-the-scenes film doesn't spend nearly enough time behind the scenes.

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50

Chicago Tribune Ellen Fox

As its awkward subtitle suggests, the execution is more than a little sloppy.

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50

Chicago Reader Ted Shen

Robin Shou frequently cuts to scenes from one of his recent movies, adding to the impression that this is a vanity reel.

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50

San Francisco Chronicle Carla Meyer

Offers a lively but jumbled insider's view of a world of great talent and greater risk.

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50

LA Weekly John Powers

Brave, gifted, haunted and poor, these kids are so heartbreaking that you wish Shou had the good sense to give their lives the attention he lavishes on himself.

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50

Chicago Sun-Times Roger Ebert

All of this has a fascination, and yet Red Trousers is a jumbled and unsatisfying documentary.

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40

Variety Dennis Harvey

An awkward blend of documentary and genre pic.

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30

Washington Post Mark Jenkins

For a quicker and more startling survey of Hong Kong stunts gone wrong, just check out the blooper clips that conclude any '80s Chan flick.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this movie is 10.0 (out of 10) based on 1 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Robert W. gave it a 10:
Actor Robin Shou was great and this type of documentary was first of its kind. It was a behind-the-scenes historical look at Hong Kong Stunt men. I highly recommend this movie to everyone.

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