Jet Li, a well-known kung fu movie star, has been with us on the screen for decades, and now due to his health, it is difficult to dedicate new works to us, and today we take a look back at ten of his most memorable films.
Ten. Shaolin Temple", released in 1982, grossed $20 million worldwide. Director: Zhang Xinyan, starring Jet Li, Ji Chunhua, Yu Chenghui, Yu Hai, etc. This film had a huge impact that year, and many countries scrambled to buy the screening rights, creating a box office record for Chinese films at that time, and became popular with a number of leading actors, and more importantly, Shaolin Temple. When this movie was filmed, the Shaolin Temple was still barren, overgrown with weeds, and pilgrims were scarce. If it weren't for this movie back then, it is likely that there would not be the Shaolin Temple that is now rich and corporatized.
Nine. Once Upon a Time, released in 1991, grossed $15.5 million worldwide. Director Tsui Hark, starring Jet Li, Jacky Cheung, Yuan Biao, Guan Zhilin, Zheng Zeshi. The release of "Once Upon a Time" established Jet Li's status as a top star in Hong Kong and even Asia, and also opened the prelude to the prosperity of Hong Kong martial arts films.
Eight. The East is Undefeated", released in 1992, with a global box office of $23 million. directed by Cheng Xiaodong, starring Jet Li, Lin Qingxia, Guan Zhilin, Li Jiaxin. The screenwriter and producer of this movie are all Tsui Hark, and it is also the pinnacle of Tsui Hark's martial arts movies.
Seven. Zhongnanhai Bodyguard", released in 1994, grossed $6 million worldwide. Director Yuan Kui, starring Jet Li, Zhong Liti, Zheng Zeshi, Zou Zhaolong. This movie is considered by many fans to be Jet Li's most handsome movie, in the movie, Jet Li and Zhong Liti can't be together because of the restrictions of their role identities, and the ending of the movie has also become a regret for countless fans when watching the movie.
Six. Heroes of the Elite Martial Arts", released in 1994, grossed $11 million worldwide. directed by Chen Jiashang, starring Jet Li and Qian Xiaohao. The film did not do well at the box office that year, but as time went by, it became more and more regarded as a classic by many fans. After the release of "Jingwu Hero", it became a milestone work in the history of world kung fu films, surpassing its predecessor and reaching unattainable heights. It has become a recognized textbook of kung fu movies all over the world. "Jingwu Heroes" is deeply loved by film critics because the film represents a new height of Hong Kong kung fu films. Jet Li's painstaking film blends Chinese kung fu and Western boxing techniques that he has studied over the years, making kung fu fans fascinated. The idea of the film is no longer confined to the national hatred of foreign powers, but shows a kind of great power demeanor that China should have. Although this film is a tribute to Bruce Lee's "Jingwumen", it is also a transcendence. (People's Online Commentary).
Five. Dragon's Kiss", released in 2001, grossed $64.43 million worldwide. Directed by Chris Nahan, starring Jet Li, Brigitte Fonda, Cheki Kayu. This movie is Jet Li's best movie as a male in Hollywood, the martial arts action is simple, rough and fast, and this movie made Jet Li popular all over Hollywood. When filming this film, the director felt that Jet Li's movements were too fast and he couldn't see clearly, so he deliberately asked him to slow down. The story of the film and the martial arts action are addictive to the audience and should not be missed.
Four. Huo Yuanjia", released in 2006, grossed $68.07 million worldwide. directed by Yu Rentai, starring Jet Li, Sun Li, Zou Zhaolong. This movie was called by Jet Li himself as the finale of his martial arts movie, and he will never make a martial arts movie again. This movie fully integrates Jet Li's own understanding of martial arts for decades, and it is recommended that you choose the extended version to watch it, and the plot is more fluid.
Three. Cast a Name", released in 2007, with a global box office of $42.88 million. Director Chen Kexin, starring Jet Li, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Andy Lau, Xu Jinglei. This film is the pinnacle of Jet Li's acting skills, and Jet Li also won the Best Actor at the 27th Hong Kong Film Awards for this film and won the title of Best Actor. The film has received a lot at the Hong Kong Film Awards and the Taiwan Golden Horse Awards, and Chen Kexin has won two Best Director awards in a row.
Two. The King of Kung Fu", released in 2008, global box office 1$2.8 billion. Director Rob Minkov, starring Jet Li, Jackie Chan, Liu Yifei, Li Bingbing, Zou Zhaolong, Michael Angrano. This is an action magic movie, and it is the only screen collaboration between Jet Li and Jackie Chan, two kung fu superstars. The cooperation between the two has also been expected by fans for a long time, and this movie also received great attention because of the cooperation between the two at that time, but I personally feel that the commemorative significance of this movie about the cooperation between Jet Li and Jackie Chan is greater than the content of the film.
One. Ocean Paradise, released in 2010, grossed $4.5 million worldwide. Director Xue Xiaolu, starring Jet Li, Wen, Gui Lunmei, Gao Yuanyuan, Dong Yong, Zhu Yuanyuan. This is the only literary film performed by Li Lianzhuo, and it is also a public welfare film about caring for the autistic community, and the salary of Li Lianzhuo for this film is 1 yuan. This movie is also Wen's famous work, and many viewers learned about the autism community because of this movie.
The 10 films listed above are the most wonderful and meaningful of Jet Li's 48 films, do you agree? It can be discussed in the comment area.