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The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies

2002 · 96 min

A genial, clip-heavy tour through fight cinema history that plays like an affectionate lecture with famous faces dropping in.

Directed by
Keith R. Clarke
Genres
Documentary
Overview
Hosted by Samuel L. Jackson, this in-depth documentary offers viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the history of the martial arts film -- from the genre's rebellious beginnings to high-flying modern epics. Jackson takes you through the best moments of 100 movies, including Charlie's Angels and Oscar winner Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Interviews with martial arts film veterans Sammo Hung, John Woo and Ang Lee round out the video.
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Art, violence, ambition
Content
Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
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    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action4
    Horror1
    Humour3
    Realism8
    Romance1
    Tension2
    Darkness2
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight3

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    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    Keith R. Clarke
    Starring
    Sammo Hung Kam-bo, Jackie Chan, Steven Seagal, Gordon Liu Chia-hui, Lau Kar-leung, Samuel L. Jackson, John Woo, Mang Hoi
    Music
    Steve Rucker
    Runtime
    96 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English, Cantonese, Mandarin

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