Opening Scene | Kung Fu Hustle

A petty thief aspires to become a member of the notorious Axe Gang during the 1940s in Canton, China.

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[Mnapmbtf]

Stephen Chow is truly a genius. Instead of spending 15 minutes to explain how the Axe gang grew, it's well explained in a minute dance and beautifully executed.

[theeldude]

2:44 he actually makes a pretty smart joke here in the direct translation. What he actually says is: "While you were busy bashing the cop, all your men went to go learn Cantonese". Which is the dialect the Axe gang speaks, so he's saying the men joined up with them without actually saying it.

[Mystrohan]

I like a gang that knows how important it is to teach its members dance choreography.

[mza]

The dance before the leader killed the other boss gang is damn addictive to watch 🔥🔥🔥

[tkslain]

3:16 Can't stop replaying this one cut. Chan Kwok-kwan is really determining the rhythm of the scene. Look at that subtle movement of his head!

[UrvineSpiegel]

4:30 I still can't believe that the only reason we got to see the evil dance of The Axe Gang, is because the actor who played it's leader is a dancer.
This movie is perfection from so many aspects aligning to create a perfect masterpiece.

[starwing]

It’s amazing how his minions always know what to hand him at a specific moment. Be it shotgun or cigarette 😂

[stormyblackheart]

The guy who threw the axe behind the rival boss and magically cut his leg off has skill, give him a raise

[shunae]

i like how they build up the axe gang as the most evil gangsters, just to be ridiculed by the beast easily

[Bat-Twenty-Two]

4:07 I love the quick-insert of humor when the boss turns to his right hand for a gun but, empty-handed, the second instead nods at the underling who is carrying for the boss to beckon over.

[dongweilee]

1:57 'WHO'D BE IN THE FILM BUSINESS?' The actor who plays the gang leader is actually one of the most influential directors in China.

[wrightvcx]

Look at the cinematic quality of each shot, camera angle, cinematography, and bgm. Stephen Chow was way ahead of its time.

[darkknight]

3:17 when you finally found that camper who’s been sniping you for over 5 minutes 😂

[vegyrahmah]

I never get bored watching this movie 😂

[tehfn]

Over the years I've often considered if this is the best martial arts movie ever made, or just the best movie ever made. There isn't a moment of imperfection and it draws you in even if you never experienced the genre previously.

[abednego_]

3:16 a guy with an axe approaching while dancing menacingly.

[blcsmith]

The dance scene has 'killer bean' vibes.😂
Such a classic.

[fryzmaarif]

One of many things I like from Kungfu Hustle is how the escalated level of the good guy and bad guy take turn.
The cops<Croc gang
Croc gang<Axe gang
Axe gang<Three masters
Three masters<Duo harpist
Duo harpist<Landlady&Landlord
Landlady&Landlord<The beast
The beast<MC

[hueylouisnonews]

3:28 “Brother Sum, it’s you! You’re the Kung Fu Hustle!”

[friendlyenemy]

3:11 I like how the guy’s reaction to getting his leg chopped off clean was as if he’d simply stubbed his toe