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  This movie treats its audience like idiots! May 2, 2004
It was loosely based on one of Chinese famous fiction. I bought it because Tony Leung was one of the star. What a waste of money! The fighting scene is so so. One of the big weakness that trashes this movies is its UNREASONABLENESS. For example at the end, one of the hand of the monk was chopped off. He had to fight with only one hand. After the villian was killed, the monk walked away like a healthy person. He was seen with 2 HANDS, NO BLOOD on his bokdy and joking with his friend! What was the director thinking? Are all his audience kids?
 Something that might interest ^_^ September 17, 2003
The main reason I bought this was because it was based on one of my favorite books, Shui Hu Zhuan (a.k.a. All Men are Brothers, or Outlaws of the Marsh). Video game fans may notice that this is the book that the Suikoden series of RPG's is loosely based on. I was very satisfied with this movie, and would recommend it to anyone who is a fan of martial arts films or classic Chinese Literature. If you're a fan of the game, it's fun to draw parallels between the characters -- Lin Chung is the Tenyu star, a role which is filled by Kasim in Suikoden 1, and Hauser in Suikoden 2. These characters are all very bound by duty, and always follow orders. Lu chi Sum is the Tenko star, which in Suikoden 1 and 2 is the well known character of Viktor. I thought that would be interesting to any fans of the game. Regardless of that, it's a nicely done movie, and definitely worth owning
 Classic Kung Fu Action. September 16, 2002
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
All men are brothers is the story of Lin Chun, a naive but honorable general, and his friendship with Monk, Lu Chi Sum.
When Lin Chun inadvertently humiliates a nobles' young son, the cowardly youth plots revenge. He frames Lin Chun in a plot to assassinate a high-ranking official, and in the ensuing scandal has him humiliated, branded and left for dead. Only the clever monk Lu Chi Sum can save him. Can Lin Chun restore his honor?
All men are brothers is a classic HK action movie, with several truly endearing characters and a memorable friendship between Chun and Sum. Some plots and scenes in this movie are quite hilarious, especially at the beginning. However, the movie darkens quite a bit towards the end, and became slowly, more progressively violent.
Overall, I loved this movie, and found it quite entertaining! My only disappointment was the seemingly abrupt ending, and the rather badly misspelled English subtitles.
If you like humorous, campy HK action films, don't miss this one. It's over-the-top Kung Fu at its best!
Good Old School Action Flick January 29, 2002
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
All men are brothers boils down to loyalty and morals which make up our character. Oh yeah, with plenty of kung-fu. There is an actual story and plenty of kung-fu. Oh, did I mention that I just love Tony Leung Ka Fai? If you liked him in Dragon Inn (5 star movie with Brigett Lin) you will like him in this flick also. Although this is not a good as Dragon Inn it's still very enjoyable and worth checking out.
Hilarious, But Also Very Violent August 30, 2001
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased this mistakenly thinking it was the sequel to Chang Cheh's masterpiece "Seven Blows Of The Dragon" (aka "The Water Margin") This is NOT that film, which starred David Chiang and Ti Lung, and was made in the early 70's. This film stars Tony Leung and Joey Wang and was made in the early 90's.I was prepared to be disappointed in this film, since 90's films are usually a bit boring and incoherent to me, but I actually enjoyed the movie a great deal. The story is about a young general who becomes blood brothers with a buddhist monk and a young soldier. The young general has to guard an evil prince who has lustful designs on the general's beloved wife (Joey Wang). In the end, the prince frames the young general for crimes he didn't commit so that he can get his wife for himself. It is up to the general and his two blood brothers to set things right.The film starts out seemingly lighthearted, and drags through the middle. Then suddenly toward the end, the fighting begins, and what you see is some of the most amazing wirework, weaponry and choreography to grace the screen in the last decade. I am not generally a fan of wirework, but even I highly enjoyed this. The fighting gets progressively more violent and bloody as the movie goes on. Aside from the outstanding fight choreography, the other highlight of the film is the Buddhist Monk, who is absolutely hilarious. He is filthy, loud and obnoxious, but he loves the young general and would gladly give his life for him if need be. He has the funniest scenes in the film, and he is truly the star of the picture. Whether you prefer the old style of Martial Arts films from the 70's and 80's, or the newer & glossier wirework films from the 90's, this is one movie you will be glad to have in your collection.
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