The contrast of atmosphere and mood throughout the film is incredible and even more incredible is Chow's ability to make it all work. It has been awhile since a director has been able to take me from quite serious and intense graphic violence to over the top ridiculous spoofing. A master of blending both comedy and visceral action with artistic integrity and traditional melodrama. More importantly this addition to Chow's superb filmography finally allows us a means of defining his technique. Kung Fu Hustle not only reminds us of Chow's terrific comedic timing, it introduces us to his stunning visual eye and exhilarating action direction. However his skills as a comedian - be it his brash physical comedy (Shaolin Soccer), his manical scenarios (Tricky Brains) or epic historical parodies (A Chinese Oddsey) - have never outshined his talents as a director. In 1994 Chow co-directed Love on Delivery and since then a number of other self starring projects and many of these projects are considered the best of his acting career. Chaplin, Allen and now actor, writer, producer and director Stephen Chow can join the select few whose remarkable talent as a performer matches his ability behind the lens Kung Fu Hustle proves it.
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