Snake In The Eagle's Shadow (EOTWS)

End Of The Week Shorts #33 extract: Snake In The Eagle's Shadow (1978)

Brilliant--ridiculously stupid and ludicrously illogical, but nonetheless brilliant. 

Snake in the Eagle's Shadow is very much so the stereotypical martial arts movie about school rivalry, wandering teachers, searching students, assassins and an array of styles: Mantis, Dragon, Cat, Snake, Tiger, etc. Fully embracing all of these cliches, Chan brings a spark of his iconic comedy into the mix, and thus we have a terrific action-comedy. Paying little mind to story and character, Snake in the Eagle's Shadow is awash with stunning choreography, ingenious direction, nutty camera work (emphasis on the zooms) and blistering editing. So, despite the fact that this film doesn't take itself seriously, there is true talent and craft on display that demands to be seen. 

If you think you're a fan of Jackie Chan and have only seen his American movies, give Snake in the Eagle's Shadow a watch (and then Police Story, The Drunken Master, Who Am I?, etc.).