Rise of the Legend streaming
Genre
Drama
Year
2014
Runtime
2h11

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Rise of the Legend

Unleash the hero within

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Synopsis

In "Rise of the Legend", a reimagining of the classic story of martial arts master Wong Fei-hung, Eddie Peng delivers a powerful performance as he rises to become a legendary figure. Set in a vibrant and dangerous Chinese port town in the early 20th century, the film follows a young man who must navigate through political intrigue, powerful foes, and personal challenges to emerge as a true hero. Directed with stylish flair and featuring thrilling action sequences, this gritty and compelling tale showcases themes of courage, loyalty, and the indomitable spirit of a fighter. As tensions escalate and alliances are tested, our hero must harness his inner strength to face his ultimate destiny.

Cast

  • Eddie Peng Yu-Yan

    Eddie Peng Yu-Yan

    Fei

  • AngelaBaby

    AngelaBaby

    Orchid

  • Sammo Hung Kam-Bo

    Sammo Hung Kam-Bo

    Master Lui

  • Tony Leung Ka-Fai

    Tony Leung Ka-Fai

    Fei's Father

  • Jing Boran

    Jing Boran

    Fiery

  • Wong Cho-Lam

    Wong Cho-Lam

    Bigtooth

Reviews

Rise of the Legend has received mixed reviews from critics. While some praise the film's stylish visuals and intense action sequences, others criticize its pacing and lack of depth in character development. Rotten Tomatoes gives it a score of 63%, with the consensus that "Rise of the Legend boasts solid action scenes but struggles to offer much new to the crowded martial arts biopic genre." IMDb users rated it 6.4/10, with some users appreciating the homage to the classic Wong Fei-hung character, while others feel it falls short of being truly exceptional. Metacritic gives it a score of 62/100, indicating mixed or average reviews. Overall, the film appeals to fans of martial arts cinema who enjoy fast-paced, visually striking movies.