kkipple
There really is only one way to enjoy Kung Fu Rascals, and that is with several friends who appreciate Asian films and while drinking. Anything else will leave you with an inferior Rascals experience.The laughs during the first 2/3rds of the film were frequent and loud; while the film drags during the end (a fight between two absurd sand-giants) the campy, ridiculous dialogue and ludicrous overacting make this a crowd pleaser. Raspmutant the Pig monk. Bamboo Man. A queer kung fu fighter named Dar Ling. Chicken-fu. Explosive farts. Les Claypool as a wicked sheriff. Toupee torture. A gingerbread man who holds the key to power most big. If you're still not jonesing to see this film, I cannot help you.Did I mention the budget for this film was likely under $30,000? No? Oh, you'll see...Recommended, but again, friends and mind altering substances are probably essential for enjoyment of Kung Fu Rascals.
GUERRILLAFILMPRO
For those of you have seen this movie , this is actually a remake of Steve's great super 8mm film he did in the early 80's which to me is not as polished as this film, but a lot funnier. Steve along with local Bay Area friends from San Jose made this classic . I own a copy but it is a little on the grainy side. To see this 8mm classic is a holy gem.From what I have been told, I do believe this film some sort of bet that Steve made that a film of this type could be made on a modest budget.There are a lot of great in jokes with great kung fu action. There is also a great kicking soundtrack by Johnny and his punk band. The Theme- We are the Kung fu Rascals , And we don't need no hassles, If trouble is what you are giving, You must be tired of living.
deadbyday
My mate told me of this film and in a moment of madness i Ordered it from america and had it shipped over.HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMIts a weird one this film..... watching it seems like an episiode of power rangers on acid (and looking in to the directors past its not supprizing to see that he did indeed direct a few power rangers productions).
While watching it with my mate he was gutting himself with laughter a certain points , which while mildly ammusing wherent as funny as I was lead to believe by his high regard of the film.truth is only a few things are all that good..but those few make this movie
*WEE SPOILER HERE SO DONT READ THIS BIT IF U DONT WANT TO*1. the lighting of the fart at point bank range..so unexpected 2. Any of the scenes with the "not exactly hertosextual" kung-fu student esp the kicking scene near the end. 3. the main bad guy (the sherif) and the master thief.. these two seem to be real kung-fu fighters as the battle between them is fluidic and like watching a jackie chan fight sequence.. that is highly coreographed (cant spell).* OKIES U CAN LOOK NOW*
one other thing is the film tends to drag at the end..and also the ending gives the idea that there is more to come...but there is nothing more...i would think this film is like a pilot for a series that was never made.
bajbij
Plot is not an option here, but kung-fu parody, good choreography, and alot of comedy makes this film fun. Anytime one of the main villains of the film is a mutant shaolin buddhist pig, you have a gem on your hands. The film does drag towards the end, especially after Claypool's character ( a classic in any writer's book) is beaten. The homosexual character is also hilarious and you got to see this movie to believe chicken kung fu! Wang also did The Guyver films.
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