i thought this movie might be fun from what i saw in previews, but it was much better than i expected. the action is often eyepopping with riffs from warner brothers toons and the matrix, but with a Chinese flair.

there is a lot of imagination in the ways that each character uses their individual style of kung fu and many of the butt kickers are the least likely to go "bruce lee".

there are many hysterical bits in this film and the characters are much easier to relate to than most kung fu films. don't let it's connection to "crouching tiger hidden dragon" fool you! this film is NEVER boring. it's the single best Chinese film i've EVER seen.

you just have to see for yourself how much action and bellyache inducing laughs there are in this film.

if you liked kung pow! enter the fist, you'll LOVE kung fu hustle. it's THE kung fu film that others will be compared to in the future. it's that great.

this film is a blast. the only thing that kept me from giving it a 10 is that a couple scenes are a bit much and too intense. what happens to the little boy after he gets bullied is a bit extreme. otherwise, this film is a riot.