Jet Li, one of the world-famous Chinese Kung Fu superstars. Like Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan, they are well known all over the world. In 1982, at the age of 21, he became an instant hit with "Shaolin Temple". Later, he met directors Tsui Hark and Yuan Kui, concocted a series of new martial arts classics such as "Huang Feihong" and "Fang Shiyu", and established the status of Chinese Kung Fu superstar. In 1997, Jet Li went to Hollywood in the United States to develop and began his journey as an international Kung Fu superstar.
has been in film for more than 30 years and has brought nearly 50 works, basically all action films. His kung fu combines power and beauty, thus creating a martial arts beauty that combines strength, speed and flexibility. Fans are honored as "Kung Fu Emperor".
Maybe Jet Li gradually faded out of the big screen because of his personal health, but his classic works are enough for people to remember for a lifetime. Foreign media Rander selected "Jet Li's Top 10 Action Movies Not To Be Missed". See which films have been selected? Those films were not selected?
10. "Danny the Wolf Dog"
French director Louis Lightrell, I believe many people have seen his masterpieces "Destiny Express", "Destiny Express 2", "Invincible Hulk" and "Now You See Me". In 2005, under the lead of Luc Besson, Louis Lightrill and Jet Li made the action film "Danny the Wolf Dog", which described the killer Danny who was raised by the underworld boss as a dog and met the black blind luthier Sam. A story about getting rid of the inhuman life and regaining dignity after being with his adopted daughter Victoria.
Jet Li performed well. The Danny he played always seemed expressionless in the film, but his deep eyes express the memories and feelings hidden behind him, showing that he is not only a kung fu fighter, but also superb. Acting.
09. "Zhongnanhai Bodyguard"
In 1994, Yuan Kui directed the action film "Zhongnanhai Bodyguard" starring Jet Li, Zhong Liti, Zheng Zeshi and Zou Zhaolong.
The whole film tells that Jet Li is the strongest member of the rigorously trained special forces. He has extremely high martial arts, and his thinking skills are different from ordinary people's agility. He was sent to Hong Kong to perform a mission to protect Yang Qian'er, a witness to a murder. The matter is not simple, the killer quietly approached them...
08. "Letter to Dad"
In 1995, Yuan Kui directed the action film "Letter to Dad", starring Jet Li, Anita Mui, Xie Miao and Yu Rongguang. The film tells the story of the actor Jet Li, a special police officer, who was assigned to join a Hong Kong criminal syndicate to investigate a series of incidents involving domestic corruption and other serious crimes.
In addition to ordinary police and criminal stories, the film particularly emphasizes the description of ethical affection. The female inspector played by Anita Mui has added a more human touch between father and son. Director Yuan Kui is known for his action design. The film is his successful attempt to balance the literary and martial arts. The ending climax, the duel between Jet Li and Yu Rongguang, is still a classic in Hong Kong action movies.
07. "Fearless"
In 2006, Yu Rentai directed the Kung Fu action film "Fearless", starring Jet Li, Sun Li, Dong Yong and Zou Zhaolong. The whole film starts from when Huo Yuanjia was a child, and continues to tell the story of the Eight-Nation Allied Forces invading China. Huo Yuanjia went to Shanghai to challenge the Hercules and then opened the Jingwu Gymnasium, but was poisoned by the Japanese shortly afterwards and died young.
Jet Li broke through the past performances of heroes and kiddies. From the arrogance of a young man to an obsessive hurricane, the superstar finally fell, and finally became a master of the generation. The emotional ups and downs are huge. Through Jet Li’s body shape, he can easily perform and concoct once. The brand-new and full-body precise performance witnessed the self-improvement destiny of the extraordinary kung fu kid/master.
06. "Swordsman and Swordsman 2: Unbeaten in the East"
In 1992, Cheng Xiaodong directed Jin Yong's novel adaptation of the martial arts action film "Swordsman and Swordsman 2: Unbeaten in the East", which is the sequel of "Swordsman and Swordsman". Produced by Tsui Hark, starring Jet Li, Brigitte Lin, Guan Zhilin and Li Jiaxin. The martial arts design of
adds aesthetic and romantic elements to the realism, and the artistic conception of Jin Yong's original works is beautifully portrayed. The film abandons the stylized martial arts action design on the stage in traditional martial arts movies. The angle of the camera is variable, and the use of fast editing makes every action in the film present a sense of rhythm in motion. The film’s beautiful scenes, chic and elegant movements, and exciting music make a generationPeople are moved by their faces and mindful of their memories. In Jet Li's version of Linghu Chong's rehearsal of "Dugu Nine Swords", people and swords echoed each other, making viewers drunk.
05. "Tai Chi Zhang Sanfeng"
In 1993, Yuan Heping directed the martial arts action film "Tai Chi Zhang Sanfeng" starring Jet Li, Qian Xiaohao, Michelle Yeoh and Yuan Jieying.
The whole film narrates that Zhang Junbao realized a set of martial arts "Taijiquan" from his master's "Qigong Mind", defeated Dong Tianbao, saved many people, and lived in seclusion in Wudang Mountain, founded Wudang School, and finally Become a generation of heroes "Tai Chi Zhang Sanfeng". Yuan Heping's pinnacle work is also the pinnacle of martial arts films in Hong Kong films, and it is also the pinnacle of Jet Li's personal martial arts emotional drama.
In 2008, "Tai Chi Zhang Sanfeng" was selected by the American "Entertainment" magazine as one of the 19 greatest kung fu films in film history.
04. "Fang Shiyu" series
In 1993, Yuan Kui directed the Kung Fu action film "Fang Shiyu" series, with a total of 2 titles. Starring Jet Li, Xiao Fangfang, Zheng Shaoqiu, Li Jiaxin, Guo Aiming, Zhao Wenzhuo.
The series re-positioned "Fang Shiyu" with a youthful style. Jet Li is just as chic in "Once Upon a Time". In the big duel, Fang Shiyu and the nine-door admiral in the dyeing workshop can be compared with "The Boy of Huang Feihong" The life-and-death duel between Jet Li and Donnie Yen in the climax drama has become a very entertaining and classic action movie. Both the
Golden Statue Award and the Golden Horse Award awarded the "Best Action Director" to "Fang Shiyu".
03. "Hero"
In 2002, Zhang Yimou directed the martial arts action film "Hero". Jet Li, Tony Leung, Maggie Cheung, Chen Daoming, Zhang Ziyi, and Donnie Yen created an all-star lineup. The whole film tells the story of the seven heroes coming together at the end of the Warring States period, but Qin is the most powerful, eager to annex the six kingdoms, and dominate the world. In order to resist the annexation of Qin, the knights from all over the six kingdoms want to assassinate the king of Qin.
The film is regarded as a milestone in the era of Chinese blockbuster films, opened the curtain of commercial blockbusters, and played an important role in promoting the development of China's commercial film industry. It was rated as the first place among the top ten best films in the world by Time magazine in the United States in 2004. He believes that the film is a superior innovation regardless of the use of color, motion design and photography.
It is said that Zhang Yimou once thought of Jackie Chan to play the role of "Anonymous", but at that time Zhang Yimou considered that Jackie Chan and Wuming were incompatible with their age and personality, and finally invited Jet Li to play the lead role. Moved, Jet Li decided to "fall down" to star in "Hero" and contributed an unparalleled action fight.
02. "Once Upon a Time" series
There are as many as 100 movies on the theme of Huang Feihong, but the most classic and successful one is the "Once Upon a Time" series directed by Tsui Hark in the 1990s. 1991 "Once Upon a Time", 1992 "Once Upon a Time: Men Become Self-reliance", 1993 "Once Upon a Time: The Lion King".
Starring Jet Li, Zhilin Guan, Yuen Biao, Jacky Cheung, Mo Shaocong, Donnie Yen, and Xiong Xinxin. Tsui Hark’s creative and innovative directing techniques, and used Jet Li, who has a solid foundation in martial arts, to play Huang Feihong, and joined the top cast of Donnie Yen, Rosamund Kwan and other top cast members. Every success in the "Once Upon a Time" series has received rave reviews after its release. .
Tsui Hark’s "Once Upon a Time" series is not only the pioneering work of the new Chinese Kung Fu film, but also the pinnacle that cannot be surpassed. In addition to these trilogy, Jet Li also starred in two other Huang Feihong works: "Wong Feihong 92: The Dragon Walks the World" and "Wong Feihong: Iron Chicken Fighting Centipede", with the same action fighting well, showing the strength of the Kung Fu Emperor.
01. "Fighting Heroes"
In 1994, Chen Jiashang directed the Kung Fu action film "Fighting Heroes", a new version of Bruce Lee's 1972 classic "Fighting Fist", starring Jet Li, Qian Xiaohao, Cai Shaofen, Kurata Yasuaki, Zhou Billy and Qin Pei. The film tells that Chen Zhen traced the cause of Master’s death. He asked a doctor for an autopsy and confirmed that Master Huo Yuanjia was indeed poisoned to death by Fujita. Rather than launching a series of fierce battles, Fujita takes the challenge to Jingwumen, and Fujita induces the head of the Japanese Black Dragon Association to challenge the Jingwukan. On the day of the competition, the two sides fought a decisive battle, and Chen Zhen finally won and avenged the master. Several well-designed fighting scenes are quite exciting and exciting, fully demonstrating his superb martial arts skills.The classic work of Lianjie's peak period has become a recognized kung fu film textbook in the world.
This film represents a new height in Hong Kong kung fu movies. Jet Li combines Chinese Kung Fu and Western boxing that he has studied over the years, making Kung Fu fans intoxicated. The idea of the film is no longer confined to the national hatred of foreign powers, but shows a kind of great power style that China should have. Although the film is a tribute to Bruce Lee's "Jing Wu Men", it is also a transcendence.
