Reviews of films released in 1979

Superlative - everyone should see this
Great, a must-see if you like the genre
Good, a decent example of the genre
Watchable, but only for serious genre fans
Unwatchable
Half stars could have gone either way depending on mood.
Movie Name / Release Year Rating Summary Date Reviewer
The Mystery of Chess Boxing (1979) Incredibly basic kung fu revenge story 2024-06-15 Simon
A Massacre Survivor (1979) ...read review... 2024-01-04 Simon
To Kill a Mastermind (1979) Good fun, but not essential 2023-07-07 Simon
The Kid with the Golden Arm (1979) One of the more enjoyable Venoms films 2022-02-27 Simon
Knockabout (1979) Introducing Yuen Biao 2021-08-11 Simon
The Shadow Boxing (1979) Corpses don't pee 2021-03-27 Simon
The Butterfly Murders (1979) Tsui Hark's first film 2020-08-17 Simon
The Kung Fu Master (1979) A credible kung fu movie 2020-07-11 Simon
The Magnificent Butcher (1979) Kung fu spectacular 2013-10-26 Simon
Last Hurrah For Chivalry (1979) I never enjoy drinking with a dead man 2012-11-26 Simon
Raining In The Mountain (1979) Sumptuous exploration of Buddhist philosophy 2012-11-12 Simon
Murder Plot (1979) ...read review... 2008-09-04 Simon
Five Superfighters (1979) Pretty dumb 2007-06-26 Simon
Choi Lee Fat Kung Fu (1979) Great kung fu, lame comedy, no plot 2007-04-25 Simon
Full Moon Scimitar (1979) Good Chor Yuen/Gu Long film 2007-03-06 Simon
The Kung Fu Instructor (1979) Nearly classic 2006-08-14 Simon
Ten Tigers Of Kwantung (1979) Disposable kung fu 2006-05-01 Simon
The Proud Twins (1979) a pretty solid piece of wu xia 2006-04-21 Simon
His Name Is Nobody (1979) Worth a watch 2006-02-14 Simon
Dirty Ho (1979) Much ado about nothing 2005-09-12 Simon
The Odd Couple (1979) One of the best old-school martial arts films 2005-08-20 Simon
Deadly Breaking Sword (1979) Good story, needed better fights 2005-07-31 Simon
Monkey Kung Fu (1979) Good skills, but just another kung fu film 2005-06-19 Simon
Dance Of The Drunk Mantis (1979) One for the devoted only 2005-06-17 Simon
Mad Monkey Kung Fu (1979) Great martial arts 2004-05-22 Simon
The Magnificent (1979) Quite a decent piece of old school 2002-02-17 Simon
Death Duel of Kung Fu (1979) Fair 2001-10-21 Simon
Fists And Guts (1979) Recommended 2001-10-16 Simon
Fearless Hyena (1979) One of Jackie's best martial arts performances 2001-09-26 Simon

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