Red Trousers: The Life of the Hong Kong Stuntmen

After hearing great reviews about this film, I was excited to see it. I found it informative yet entertaining! This film is about life decisions and personal sacrifices made by actors for the sake of making a scene in a movie as realistic as possible! I have a new found appreciation to the art of the stunt world profession, particularly in the martial arts! Robin is not only a wonderful actor but a great director as well! He did a superb job in putting together this film to share with us what his experiences has been like as a stuntman and a little of the world of stunt men (and stunt women). The film is well documented with lots of interesting personalities, some famous and some not-so-famous. There are lots of great action scenes and sequences for guys to enjoy! And there are some heartfelt stories for the gals to enjoy! It's best to go see it with a friend or two! I would give this an A+!

Caught this film at a film festival and was greatly impressed. I wasn't expecting much, but I was treated to an in-depth and interesting look of the lives Hong Kong stunt men. I didn't realize I could learn so much more about them.

I didn't care too much for the movie within the movie as a movie itself, but I appreciated it for the way it showcased the stunts being set up in the documentary portion of the film. By the end of the it you're left to wonder just how more stunt men aren't killed. Of course, it's their skill and training to fall without being hurt. Mortally, that is.

Red Trousers is a movie that give you an insightful look upon the life of a Hong Kong Stunt person. Their dedication, and enthusiasm will guide you into the lives of these young men, women and children.

Robin Shou, puts on a great documentary which highlights his excitement which is caught in his personal interviews and stories among his cohorts.

These young men and women who dedicate their lives in both physical and mental attributes can fully be appreciated in this movie.

The ending pulls everything together where you can see the end product of hundreds of hours of blood, sweat and tears.

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Very inspirational !! I was in awe watching the stunt men perform and the dedication it takes in training to correctly execute the stunts !! Robin Shou has done a great service to the Hong Kong stunt men by allowing us regular people a peak at what really goes on behind the camera. Of course now I have a brand new passion/interest and would love to see these stunts first hand ! The historical account of the Red Trousers beginning and clips of young men and women training in the schools was impressive. I was overwhelmed by the students hard work and the hopes they expressed at succeeding in the industry. Lost Time was smooth, edgy and sexy..would like to see that expanded into a full length film.

People will look back on this movie and say it was the best ever in Hong Kong action! It's really two movies in one! The Red Trousers part refers to the Peking Opera School days and how many stuntmen/actors came from that kind of background. These guys are for real! It's awesome! I don't know how they can do those crazy stunts! It's really cool the stuntmen had Robin do this movie because they don't get much credit - not according to the film anyway. In Hong Kong you are just expected to do it and if not you someone else. Those guys bust up their bodies and for not much money. My favorite though is Lost Time, the movie where Robin Evan is in a fantastic world of martial arts and magic and legend and Forest Devils. Won't explain that part - go see the movie, it'a winner! Jason