Kung Fu Jungle (2014)
Also known as: Kung Fu Killer
Starring: Donnie Yen, Wang Baoqiang, Charlie Yeung, Bai Bing
Directed by: Teddy Chan
“To defeat a killer, you must know the way of the warrior.”
Overview
Kung Fu Jungle is a modern martial arts action thriller starring Donnie Yen as Hahou Mo, a kung fu master imprisoned for accidentally killing an opponent. When a mysterious killer begins targeting martial arts experts across Hong Kong, Hahou offers to help the police track him down in exchange for his freedom.
The film blends intense hand-to-hand combat, martial arts philosophy, and a cat-and-mouse crime story, celebrating both the art and discipline of kung fu while delivering bone-crunching action.
Highlights
Donnie Yen showcases his trademark martial arts skills with fast, precise, and brutal choreography.
Wang Baoqiang impresses as the relentless killer, making for a compelling and dangerous rival.
Action set pieces — rooftop duels, traffic highway fights, and dojo clashes — are inventive and thrilling.
Director Teddy Chan balances suspenseful crime investigation with martial arts spectacle.
Themes of honor, redemption, and respect for martial arts traditions deepen the story.
