Kung Fu Hustle has near perfect choreography making it seem almost like a mid-20th century Hollywood musical ... except it's a martial arts comedy.

I like Asian horror and some comedies but I've never been a fan of martial arts flicks, with the exception of the Japanese cat parody of the Edo period, Neko Samurai. I can't even watch Jackie Chan films like Mr. Nice Guy without groaning and rolling my eyes, they just do nothing for me, a series of ridiculous and unrealistic martial arts stunts done in the style of a 1920s silent comedy. Yes you're right I also hate superhero action films.

BUT KUNG FU HUSTLE IS DIFFERENT.

Set in 1940s China, a gang war usually confined to the wealthy areas of downtown suddenly disrupts the lives of poor villagers. The stunts are absolutely impressive and the jokes are actually hilarious.

Whatever Kung Fu Hustle lacks in substance it more than makes up for with style. There is a fable with a moral to the story so it's not a completely pointless action flick.