Highly recommend checking out his Hong Kong movies - Fist of Legend and My Father Is A Hero are probably my favorite 'modern' set flicks and first two Once Upon A Time In China & The Legend of Fong Sai Yuk are undeniable. . Even the weirder ones like Kung Fu Cult Master are worth tracking down. Unleashed is definitely my favorite of his western movies. I can't say enough good things about Jet or his work.
First off, I’d like to say that I loved this video and it was a great way to learn more about one of my favorite action stars. Second, I know it’s not movie related but you failed to mention that Jet Li got his own video game in the form of Jet Li’s Rise to Honor. It was an underrated action game with unique controls and was a huge influence for the 2012 masterpiece that is Sleeping Dogs. Lastly, I remember seeing The One as a kid and being blown away by how much fun it was. It pulled off the multiverse decades before the MCU. I don’t care what anyone says, The One is a fun movie that I’ll never get tired of watching.
Unleashed is IMO Jet Li's best English acting role and probably the best actual acting he's done. He really nailed the curious child gets lost and re-finds his humanity thing that they went for. Plus Morgan Freeman and Bob Hoskins were as great as ever. Kerry Condon was also very convincing as someone that was intrigued about and cared for Danny. Him running into the henchman outside of a shop and not immediately caving his head in shows how conditioned he was to respect the worthless group that treated him like a dog but also how much he had grown as a person. Not to mention the importance of music throughout. Great film. I watched in like 10 years ago (for the 5th time) back to back with Wanted (James McAvoy and also Morgan Freeman) and it's crazy how Morgan can manoeuvre between roles. One was the nicest man you'll ever meet and the other is essentially a manipulative selfish dictator.
Got rich, got old, retired from movies to focus on other things, may or may not have some health issues (you know, comes with the getting old). My favorite of his is Fearless.
I love the story that when he decided he needed a break from action movies, wether or not it was tied to health issues. Stallone was about to do Expendables 2 and since Jet was a big part of the first one, Stallone contacted him and said he'd rework the script so he only had to do the opening sequence, that way he would still get his salery for appearing in the movie but he could take off early and start his recovery.
he was a shaolin monk in his teens I think, shown around the world as an martial arts artist!must have done lots of his bones later on!he toured as part of Chinas culture piece!im also sure he started filming in his mid 20s
My Jet Li Top 10: Fearless (Director's Cut) Unleashed Fist of Legend Once Upon A Time In China I & II Tai Chi Master Kiss of the Dragon Shaolin Temple New Legend of Shaolin Lethal Weapon 4
The reason he couldn't do the kiss with the late Aaliyah is because he's married and dedicated to his wife and not racism. This issue is known in the east. Stop stirring up fake controversy! You never hear Jackie and Chris Tucker having racism issues. Here in the most parts in east Asia, he will always be known as Wong Fei Hung. The association between Jet and The Fist of Legend is mostly a western thing especially with Tarantino hyping up the movie. The character of Chen Zhen belongs to Bruce Lee. Kiss of the Dragon is basically a Hong Kong action movie produced by the French. There's nothing wrong with having too much action. It is again a western issue. You never see anyone complain about John Wick having too much action. Fearless may be Jet's swan song movie but Hero is considered his magnum opus. I would consider Danny the Dog his best English speaking movie besides Kiss of the Dragon. War is his worst western movie by far, so much wasted potential. Forbidden Kingdom should've been made years ago when both martial arts actors are much younger. You can see stunt doubles especially for Jackie in the movie. He's too old to make fancy kicks and moves. No other martial actors beside Jet can say they beat both Mel Gibson and Danny Glover in the same movie.
I always felt that even great movies like the matrix. The fighting was too slow like you downloaded kung fu into your head and I feel like I could still dodge your blows. It’s so slow.
I watched "The One" on VCR so many times as a kid. I loved all his movies, he's a legend
His portrayal of Wong Fei Hoong in Once Upon a Time in China is legendary , every Chinese speaking kid worldwide knows him as that character
Highly recommend checking out his Hong Kong movies - Fist of Legend and My Father Is A Hero are probably my favorite 'modern' set flicks and first two Once Upon A Time In China & The Legend of Fong Sai Yuk are undeniable. . Even the weirder ones like Kung Fu Cult Master are worth tracking down. Unleashed is definitely my favorite of his western movies. I can't say enough good things about Jet or his work.
Jet li fearless movie always live rent free in my mind.
First off, I’d like to say that I loved this video and it was a great way to learn more about one of my favorite action stars.
Second, I know it’s not movie related but you failed to mention that Jet Li got his own video game in the form of Jet Li’s Rise to Honor. It was an underrated action game with unique controls and was a huge influence for the 2012 masterpiece that is Sleeping Dogs.
Lastly, I remember seeing The One as a kid and being blown away by how much fun it was. It pulled off the multiverse decades before the MCU. I don’t care what anyone says, The One is a fun movie that I’ll never get tired of watching.
Unleashed is IMO Jet Li's best English acting role and probably the best actual acting he's done. He really nailed the curious child gets lost and re-finds his humanity thing that they went for. Plus Morgan Freeman and Bob Hoskins were as great as ever. Kerry Condon was also very convincing as someone that was intrigued about and cared for Danny. Him running into the henchman outside of a shop and not immediately caving his head in shows how conditioned he was to respect the worthless group that treated him like a dog but also how much he had grown as a person. Not to mention the importance of music throughout. Great film. I watched in like 10 years ago (for the 5th time) back to back with Wanted (James McAvoy and also Morgan Freeman) and it's crazy how Morgan can manoeuvre between roles. One was the nicest man you'll ever meet and the other is essentially a manipulative selfish dictator.
40 minutes! This is gonna be a good one.
You forget one major thing. The greatest PS2 fighting game starring Jet Li called Rise Of Honor
In his interviews Jet Li is a loveable goofball. And such a badass in movies, the contrast is unbelievable.
Got rich, got old, retired from movies to focus on other things, may or may not have some health issues (you know, comes with the getting old).
My favorite of his is Fearless.
I love the story that when he decided he needed a break from action movies, wether or not it was tied to health issues. Stallone was about to do Expendables 2 and since Jet was a big part of the first one, Stallone contacted him and said he'd rework the script so he only had to do the opening sequence, that way he would still get his salery for appearing in the movie but he could take off early and start his recovery.
he was a shaolin monk in his teens I think, shown around the world as an martial arts artist!must have done lots of his bones later on!he toured as part of Chinas culture piece!im also sure he started filming in his mid 20s
Fist Of Legend, Fearless, Kiss Of The Dragon, and Bodyguard From Beijing are legendary 👌👌
My homie..you know
Last time I was in this channel you had 645k subscribers. Damn it’s being a while.
you sound like a normal person at 1.3/1.5 speed
Thx
That actually made it somewhat bearable 😂
Fong sai yuk 1 and 2 ,was the first Jet Li movie's i remembered watching in the 90s ,growing up in Sweden 🇸🇪 👍👍
That was a fun time travel :) thanks for the fun documentary:)
Awesome video as usual
So just a note
Both Wesley Snipes and Of course Bruce Lee were also told to slow down their moves 😮
black mask is one of the first jet li movies I ever saw.
My Jet Li Top 10:
Fearless (Director's Cut)
Unleashed
Fist of Legend
Once Upon A Time In China I & II
Tai Chi Master
Kiss of the Dragon
Shaolin Temple
New Legend of Shaolin
Lethal Weapon 4
I mean, he IS over 60. The 'unhealthy' photo is him around 50. That's what 50 year olds look like.
I grew up watching the One on DVD, that one was great
The reason he couldn't do the kiss with the late Aaliyah is because he's married and dedicated to his wife and not racism. This issue is known in the east. Stop stirring up fake controversy! You never hear Jackie and Chris Tucker having racism issues. Here in the most parts in east Asia, he will always be known as Wong Fei Hung. The association between Jet and The Fist of Legend is mostly a western thing especially with Tarantino hyping up the movie. The character of Chen Zhen belongs to Bruce Lee. Kiss of the Dragon is basically a Hong Kong action movie produced by the French. There's nothing wrong with having too much action. It is again a western issue. You never see anyone complain about John Wick having too much action. Fearless may be Jet's swan song movie but Hero is considered his magnum opus. I would consider Danny the Dog his best English speaking movie besides Kiss of the Dragon. War is his worst western movie by far, so much wasted potential. Forbidden Kingdom should've been made years ago when both martial arts actors are much younger. You can see stunt doubles especially for Jackie in the movie. He's too old to make fancy kicks and moves. No other martial actors beside Jet can say they beat both Mel Gibson and Danny Glover in the same movie.
Unleashed is a great movie....
he became The One
HERO is in my top ten !
I love this man ❤
I always felt that even great movies like the matrix. The fighting was too slow like you downloaded kung fu into your head and I feel like I could still dodge your blows. It’s so slow.
Bodyguard from Beijing was my shit
Jet Li is a god of cinema 🎥
RIP, legend
He can play a dog 😂😂😂
Jet Li is better than Bruce Lee. Period
He said he wasn't on Bruce Lee level in interview. Same thing Jackie Chan said too.
Bruce Lee was a greater martial artist than an actor. No other actor came close to his level as an martial artist.
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