Kung Fu Dunk
Seen it?2008 | 98 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Alita: Battle Angel, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Shi-Jie is a brilliant martial artist from the Kung Fu School. One day, he encounters a group of youths playing basketball and shows off how easy it is for him, with his martial arts training, to do a Slam Dunk. Watching him was Chen-Li, a shrewd businessman, who recruits him to play varsity basketball at the local university.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$23 million worldwide on a $10 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kevin Chu
- Jay ChouFang Shijie
- Charlene Choi Chuek-yinLily
- Eric Tsang Chi-waiZhen Li
- Wang GangWang Biao
- Chen BolinDing-Wei
- Richard Ng Man-tatMaster Wu
- Baron ChenXiao Lan
- Bryan Leung Kar-yanMaster Fei
- Eddy Ko HungFang's Master
- Kenneth TsangWang Yiwuan