Kung Pow: Enter the Fist (2002) movie poster

Kung Pow: Enter the Fist (2002)

"If you've got an ass...he'll kick it!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 84%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 14% (RT: 13%, MC: 14) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyAction

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Runtime
1h 21m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.4/10 (727 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
13%
Metacritic
14
Cast
Steve Oedekerk as The Chosen One
Lung Fei as Master Pain (Betty) (archive footage)
Leo Lee as Young Master Pain
Hsieh Ling-ling as Ling (archive footage)
Lau Kar-Wing as Wimp Lo (archive footage)
Lin Yan as Dying Ling
Chen Hui-Lou as Master Tang (archive footage)
Most people think so. 84% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 727 votes. Critics scored it lower at 14%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
A movie within a movie, created to spoof the martial arts genre. Writer/director Steve Oedekerk uses contemporary characters and splices them into a 1970s kung-fu film, weaving the new and old together. As the main character, The Chosen One, Oedekerk sets off to avenge the deaths of his parents at the hands of kung-fu legend Master Pain. Along the way he encounters some strange characters. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for Kung Pow: Enter the Fist was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Steve Oedekerk spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Kung Pow: Enter the Fist is a 2002 comedy, action film directed by Steve Oedekerk. A movie within a movie, created to spoof the martial arts genre. Writer/director Steve Oedekerk uses contemporary characters and splices them into a 1970s kung-fu film, weaving the new and old together.

As the main character, The Chosen One, Oedekerk sets off to avenge the deaths of his parents at the hands of kung-fu legend Master Pain. Along the way he encounters some strange characters. The film has been rated by 727 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, Kung Pow: Enter the Fist delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Kung Pow: Enter the Fist (2002) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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