While some fans hold the original in high regard, for me (with the exception of the final fight between Yuen Biao and Yuen Wah) it’s a largely forgettable piece of Hong Kong cinema. For the purposes of this review, I’ll be completely transparent and say I didn’t have any intention of watching Iceman 3D, a remake of the 1989 movie The Iceman Cometh. I myself was scarred by the experience of Special ID, and The Monkey King didn’t particularly appeal. While at the time of writing, Kung Fu Jungle has yet to be released, Special ID and The Monkey King both drew heavy doses of criticism, and while both had their supporters, it was fair to say that the majority seemed to give them a thumbs down. The question is of course, with such a packed schedule, is the quality of the productions being affected by working on so many movies at once? So it’s fair to say the guy has a very full plate on his table. This is on top of the movies he’s already started production on, which are due for release in 2015. Cast: Donnie Yen, Wang Baoqiang, Eva Huang Sheng Yi, Simon Yam, Lo Hoi Pang, Jacqueline Chong, Lam Suet, Benny Chan, Mark Wu You Fai, Hu Ming, Lo FanĢ014 has been a busy 12 months for Donnie Yen, with Special ID, The Monkey King, Kung Fu Jungle, and Iceman 3D all hitting cinema screens over the course of the year.
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