10 typical martial arts films in Jet Li's career

Top 10 works of "Asian hero" were recently voted by the actor's website.

Shaolin Temple (1982)

Shaolin Temple was made in 1980, the first film and also the work that made the reputation of the main actors Jet Li, Dinh Lam, Vu Thua Hue, and Vu Hai.

* Martial arts scene of Jet Li - Yu Cheng Hui

The main character of the film is Jue Yuan (Jet Li), whose father was killed by Wang Ren Ze (Yu Cheng Hui), so he nurtures the will to take revenge. When seriously injured, Jue Yuan is saved by a high monk at Shaolin Temple, and from then on stays at the temple to learn martial arts. Later, he, along with his master and fellow disciples, fights against the forces of Wang Ren Ze.

The film was first released in China in 1982 and was a huge success. It was later released in Hong Kong, Japan, and South Korea.

Sina commented that this is a top film about Shaolin Temple, a turning point in the careers of the main actors.

Wong Fei Hung (1991)

Wong Fei Hung, directed by Tsui Hark, stars Jet Li alongside Rosamund Kwan, Yuen Biao, Jacky Cheung... The work brought Jet Li to the top martial arts star status on Chinese screens.

Jet Li injured his waist while filming a fight scene on a ladder, so director Tsui Hark had to film the scene from a distance. In some difficult action scenes, the actor was assisted by a stunt double.

Wong Fei Hung 2 (1992)

* Donnie Yen vs Jet Li

In addition to Jet Li, the film also stars Donnie Yen and Mac Thieu Thong. Rosamund Kwan still plays the female lead as in part one.

Initially, director Tsui Hark invited Lau Kar Leung and Lau Kar Wing to be the martial arts directors, but the two sides had many conflicts when working together. According to On, the reason was that Lau Kar Leung respected the principle of using real swords, guns and martial arts when filming while Tsui Hark wanted to create a new, more youthful style for the work. Lau Kar Leung was afraid that his school would be ridiculed, so he did not agree to work with Tsui Hark. Later, martial artist Yuen Woo Ping took on the role of martial arts director for the work.

The Smiling, Proud Wanderer: The East Is Invincible (1992)

Adapted from Jin Yong's martial arts novel, the film features a talented cast of Brigitte Lin, Rosamund Kwan, Michelle Yeoh, and Jet Li. The action star plays Linghu Chong, who develops feelings for Dongfang Bubai after meeting him a few times. But when he learns that Dongfang Bubai killed his brother, Linghu Chong seeks revenge.

Hero of Martial Arts (1994)

Remade from Bruce Lee's Fist of Fury, Fist of Fury was released in Hong Kong in 1994. The film stars Jet Li, Yasuaki Kurata, Chin Siu-hao, Ada Choi, and Chu Ti-li...

*The duel scene between Jet Li and Chow.

The film is about Chen Zhen (Jet Li) finding the cause of his master's death, Huo Yuanjia. After determining that his master was poisoned by Teng Tiangang (Chu Ti Li), Chen Zhen declares war on Teng Tiangang.

The film has many scenes showing off the martial arts of Jet Li and Chow Ti Li - who is highly regarded for his combat ability.

The Ultimate Weapon 4 (1998)

*Jet Li's sinister expression

The actor plays the villain in a Hollywood blockbuster. The film has thrilling action scenes set in ironic situations. The work shows Jet Li's transformation when playing the role of a cruel schemer.

Hero (2002)

Hero, directed by Zhang Yimou, features a talented cast including Tony Leung, Maggie Cheung, Zhang Ziyi, Chen Daoming, Donnie Yen, and Jet Li. The film tells the story of three warriors from the Warring States period who all want to kill the King of Qin.

The film was ranked first by Time magazine on its list of 10 best films of 2004 and was nominated for a Golden Globe and an Oscar.

Unleashed (Unleashed, 2005)

The Chains is Jet Li's signature in the international action film genre. The film was directed by Louis Leterrier and stars Morgan Freeman and Bob Hoskins.

The film tells the story of a young man named Danny (Jet Li) who was treated like a dog and trained to become a fighting machine. His fate changed when he met kind people.Danny was gradually transformed into a man who had been taught to be aggressive and violent.

Huo Yuanjia (2006)

* Jet Li fights Nakamura Shido in the ring

The film brings together actors from many countries such as Nathan Jones (Australia), Nakamura Shido (Japan), Samantha Buck (USA) and Chinese screen actors Jet Li, Sun Li, Zhou Zhaolong...

The film tells the story of martial artist Huo Yuanjia, with many fighting scenes with foreigners. On set, Jet Li suggested removing some martial arts scenes, showing disrespect to Western actors.

The Warlords (The Warlords, 2007)

* Jet Li - Kaneshiro fight

The film, directed by Chan Ke-Tan, tells the story of the feud between three sworn brothers: Pang Ching-Wan (Jet Li), Zhao Er-Hu (Andy Lau), and Jiang Wu-Yang (Kevin Se-Yu). The work is highly appreciated for its artistic quality and has won many prestigious awards in the Chinese film industry.

According to VNE