4.5/5 – Leung Siu Lung’s Beast is a masterclass in subversive casting . He takes a cartoon villain and injects him with the tragic, terrifying, and triumphant soul of old-school kung fu. He is, without question, the most memorable antagonist in Stephen Chow’s entire filmography. If you only know Leung Siu Lung from this film, you owe it to yourself to watch his 70s work. And if you knew him before, watching Kung Fu Hustle will bring a tear to your eye. Essential viewing.
In the 1970s, Leung was a legitimate star. A student of and a contemporary of Bruce Lee, he had the look and the skills. He was even hired to appear in Bruce Lee’s unfinished Game of Death (though his scenes were later cut). However, by the 1980s, his career faded. He became a cautionary tale—a talented martial artist lost to the changing tides of cinema, reportedly working odd jobs and even struggling with personal issues. leung siu lung kung fu hustle
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