KnotMissPriceless Why so much hype?

RipDelight This is a tender, generous movie that likes its characters and presents them as real people, full of flaws and strengths.

Odelecol Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

Janae Milner Easily the biggest piece of Right wing non sense propaganda I ever saw.

winner55 This is the original "balls-to-the-wall" Hong Kong action film. really, once the ex-con commandos parachute into Vietnam to dispose of a hidden arsenal the US left behind during the pull-out, the action never stops. Shootings, stabbing, explosions, and wild kung fu - with almost no discernible wire-works - the film is virtually one violent confrontation after another.which of course is the weakness of the film. Although Sammo Hung became known as a director thanks largely to an exquisite sense of the comedic, the comic touches here get swamped by the action. also, we never get to know any of these fighters very well - character development reduces to a selection of whatever cliché would fit a character if the character had a personality. None of them do. And finally I have to remark that what little drama there really is in the film, is all pretty grim.Still, this film is not, in the last analysis, about drama, character, or humor; it sets out to be THE action film of its decade. Whether it succeeds or not is debatable; but it certainly makes the right effort for it.

Drunken Master I broke it down: Why I think Eastern Condors in the greatest film ever made - here it goes (keep in mind this is a very personal break down):1- 100 years of film-making (give or take a few years) = Dozens and dozens of different film genres.2- Dozens and dozens of different film genres = The action genre being the greatest of all genres.3- The action genre being the greatest of all genres = Hong Kong being the greatest of all countries to make action films.4- Hong Kong being the greatest of all countries to make action films Sammo Hung being the greatest Hong Kong Action Director.5- Sammo Hung being the greatest Hong Kong Action Director = Eastern Condors being Sammo's greatest achievement. Think about this: John Woo created some of the greatest Gun-Fu moments in cinematic history, however is hand-to-hand combat is slighting boring. Jackie Chan has certainly created some of the greatest Kung-Fu moments ever, but his films become boring once anyone picks up a gun. Sammo Hung is the only filmmaker who can blend both elements of Gun-Fu and Kung-Fu in one movie and make each style equally entertaining to watch. Eastern Condors is the best example of this. Another reason why: EASTERN CONDORS IS THE GREATEST FILM EVER MADE!

jrat6200 What can I say? I love this movie. Man, I'm glad I own this. I probably watched this movie at least 15 times total. The majority of Hong Kong action movies in the 80's were highly enjoyable. I especially liked the way HK actors and actresses star in the same movies most of the time with special cameos (unlike Hollywood, too much money involved). HK filmstars come together and make good movies, and I appreciate their efforts. Master Yuen Woo Ping's character was very funny with the addition of Corey Yuen in Eastern Condors.Now, onto the movie. The plot was very suitable for the movie. The acting wasn't cheesy, and tried to be on a more serious level in terms of warfare with an emphasis on action. But, we're not watching for the acting are we?The acting was OH SO VICIOUS? Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao are bada****!!! The choreography was well executed. The moves were carried out very smoothly, and the majority of the actors got a chance to show off their skills. The sneak attack jungle scene along with the climax of the movie were my favorites. I have to give the stars of this film and the stunt people the credit they deserve. The way they execute the action scenes are amazing. Hollywood will never be able to create these masterpieces without the aide of wires and digital effects. Besides, Hollywood never lets HK action stars use their full potential on screen. Hollywood wants it done their way.Overall, this is a film to be praised. I've seen many HK actioners, and they are all impressive films. Eastern Condors, in my opinion, is a landmark in HK cinema. This movie brings together some of the best in the business.FINAL JUDGEMENT: 10/10

veganflimgeek ***Mild spoilers***Eastern condors is a mindless action film lovers dream. That doesn't mean the film is stupid. Technically speaking the film is not high quality, the special effects, sound design. while lets put it this way are not made to high standards. If your not scared away by a little campy feel you'll be ok. I think Sammo and his team decided that for this film it was more important to spend the money on blowing up stuff, guns and hospital bills for stuntmen rather than how crappy the effects look.Yes this is a Hong Kong dirty dozen. Yes QT plays this in his film fest and it inspired his next film(after kill bill). In other words there is good stuff here. The martial arts is some of the best you will ever see. The last twenty minutes is one of the most effective show downs in martial arts movie history. There are lots of scenes where someone gets slammed and you can't help but cringe. There is one stunt where a man takes a dive on a staircase that had to result in a injury.Yuen Biao is his usual acrobatic self, stealing scenes. I always wonder why he never got the fame of Jackie or Jet. Sammo does a great job acting and performing in this movie which is even more impressive since he directed the picture. I noticed that he shared the marital arts direction.I noticed someone else commented on the absolutely hilarious closing credits. It is very funny. Also the Vietnam war stock footage is also funny.