"Kung Fu Man" Chinese Theatrical Poster
2013 might just end up being known as ‘the year of Tiger Chen.’ Not only is the Yuen Woo-ping protege making his leading man debut in Keanu Reeves’ Man of Tai Chi, but the trailer has surfaced for yet another martial arts film starring Chen. This time around, Tiger Chen will star as the titular Kung Fu Man in an English/Chinese co-production. This film has more of a family vibe, with Tiger Chen protecting a young orphan boy who is convinced Chen is a super hero, but the trailer also features plenty of fight sequences.
What else does the trailer feature? Plenty of wire-work, something that has gone out of fashion with martial arts fans in the last six years or so. Tiger Chen appears to legitimately have skills but, in an age that has seen the likes of Donnie Yen and Tony Jaa do incredible things without the aid of wires, he may have to go out of his way to prove himself to audiences.
What’s your take on the trailer for Kung Fu Man?
