I love a good action movie, especially if it involves martial arts. While I have no idea how to punch and kick like these guys on screen, I have to admit I'm a sucker for these kinds of hand-to-hand battles. And one of the best actors to take us into these films is Jet Li. I remember my first time seeing him in a movie; I was struck by the way he moved so fluidly and with such purpose. Today, I want to go over my favorite movies of his and talk about what makes him special. Let's dive in. 1. Hero (2002)I love this movie so much. Li plays Nameless, a badass hero there to save the land. The film is a cinematic poem. It has this incredible, vibrant color palette to narrate different versions of a failed assassination attempt on the King of Qin. 2. Fist of Legend (1994)Fist of Legend is a masterful reimagining of the Bruce Lee classic Fist of Fury, and somehow it still cooks. Li's portrayal of Chen Zhen, a student seeking to avenge his master's death in Japanese-occupied Shanghai, is explosive. The fight choreography by Yuen Woo-ping emphasizes realistic combat. It set a new standard for the genre.3. Once Upon a Time in China (1991)The film that solidified Jet Li's status as a Hong Kong superstar. Once Upon a Time in China sees him embody another legendary folk hero in Wong Fei-hung. It's this blend of many genres, and a testament to Li's...
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