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This film is not a good martial arts film. My copy is called Lone Shaolin Avenger. It stars Cassanova Wong. I cannot even remember the plot as it is so bad. The only reason I gave it a 4 out of 10 is that the special effects are so hilarious. The last 20 or so minutes is where it gets humorous. The dummies used in place of people in the fight scenes are not just apparent, but blatantly obvious. It is a lousy kung fu film. But it is worth watching for its great unintentional humor.

I am a great fan of kung fu movies, and one of my favourites are Warriors Two directed by Sammo Hung. However, the tiresome comic relief scenes destroy the perfect ending, and also make the characters seem flat and ridiculous. My cousin had this great Casanova Wong film when we were kids, and I used to think it was very good. I still do. The training sequences are very good, and the bad guys are good too. The bad guy is the same as the steel plated man in Warriors Two. I do not think the other reviewer gives this movie due credit. I will admit a few of the fight scenes are a bit over the top, but it is that kind of film. I do think it is extremely violent, but this is a good thing, since the villains killed Casanovas parents when he was a kid and while he was watching, and it is very clear that they have no redeeming qualities. They need to be dispatched of like this. I recommend this movie, Casanova is a great martial artist, and this film is better than anything Bruce Lee ever made.