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Once Upon a Time in China (re-release)
  • Studio: Rim
  • Release Date: Apr 27, 2001
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8.8 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15

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  1. JeremyW.
    Jun 9, 2001
    10
    This movie is incredibly done! I've saw it five times and then bought it on DVD, making it my favorite movie of all time! While the dubbing is so-so, which is to be expected, the fight sequences are like poetry in motion. While sometimes out of the ordinary, the fighting moves are not as odd looking as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon." The storyline is average but not horrible. In the Chinese version (subtitles), you get more details about the storyline than in the English version. Overall, this movie is awesome. I would suggest it to anybody. The fighting is very dramatic and impressive, and that's what counts the most in a movie like this.… Expand
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  2. CraigA.
    Jul 9, 2001
    10
    Probably the best martial arts movie of the nineties.
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  3. JamesV.
    Aug 25, 2004
    10
    It is freaking good! love it!!! all of it!!!! very origional.
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  4. fadim.
    May 10, 2005
    10
    It's the better martial art movie that I ever saw....Jet li is really good in his character.
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  5. MariaW.
    Jul 13, 2001
    3
    As much as I like Jet Li, I'd have to say that this is not one of his better movies. I like Jet Li in roles that aren't so passive and "I hate to resort to violence" type of character. After seeing a lot of his movies, this is the role I don't care to see him in. I prefer his kick-butt, toughman roles. If there is anything good about this movie, it is the plot. It was well-written and executed.… Expand
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  6. ShawnN.
    Aug 7, 2001
    10
    It's the best martial arts movie that I've ever seen.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  7. DavidM.
    Nov 10, 2005
    8
    It's a good one. The ladder fight at the end sticks with me in particular.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  8. MichaelY.
    Jan 31, 2005
    10
    This is 1 of the best movies i have ever watched of jet li i think this movie is the best movie oh just to let u guys know im half chinese.
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  9. RH
    Jul 5, 2009
    3
    Good for a 13 yr old, lots of action, some good scenery, but drags on.
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  10. JeffH.
    May 18, 2004
    10
    I like the movie a lot out of all of the kung fu movies i have watched this one has the best storie line i also like the music they play at the beginning i think the song is called "man should help himself" i have been looking for the lyrics but i cant find them maybe if i knew who sang or composed the song it would help i wish i knew who sang it lol anyways i like the movie it's better than the kill bill movies.… Expand
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  11. Phabtar
    Nov 2, 2010
    8
    It's funny, It's awesome and it's Jet li. The storyline is a bit screwed up, so much so that sometimes you can't seem to get on which side someone is on. For example, foon. It maybe due to discrepancies in languages. It's got a good balance of everything. Some parts are pointless and stupid, I have to admit. But all the kick ass moves of Jet li compensates enuf for it all. Although more action would've been expected in this one.… Expand
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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Staff (Not credited)
    80
    The action is lightning-fast and balletically staged, living up to the choreographic potential often claimed--but seldom truly realized--for martial arts pictures by their highbrow admirers.
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  2. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: J. Hoberman
    80
    Gets better as it goes along, building up to a prolonged shipboard finale.
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  3. New Times (L.A.)
    Reviewed by: Andy Klein
    90
    Once the action kicks in -- starting with an extraordinary balletic fight in the rain featuring the two masters and a flying wooden beam -- you can't take your eyes off the screen.
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