... The grotesque parade of characters is as unique as it is hilarious. {Full review in Spanish]

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Aug 31, 2023

A hilarious, loving homage to cartoons, wuxia films and much more, Kung Fu Hustle, written, directed, and starring Stephen Chow, pops, sizzles and enjoys every minute as much as we do.

| Mar 30, 2021

Extremely violent, but extremely in a league of its own.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Nov 17, 2020

The film works thanks to its expertly choreographed martial arts sequences, ridiculous but hilarious comedy moments, and surreal visual effects. [Full review in Spanish]

| Original Score: 4/5 | Apr 7, 2020

There's nothing subtle about Kung Fu Hustle, and plenty that's downright 'stoopid,' but it's without doubt a labor of love for Chow, and the feel-good fun is utterly infectious.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Apr 24, 2019

This go-for-broke goof on classic Chinese warrior dramas and revenge thrillers packs a lot of action, a crazed cascade of comedy, a parade of characters, and a non-stop barrage of loving jabs at classic martial arts adventures into 99 minutes.

| Jan 5, 2018

You might think you're in for some simple happy-slappy, punchy-kicky type fun -- and indeed you are -- but Mr. Chow has more tricks up his sleeve.

| Aug 24, 2017

Chow is a genius in generating extraordinary drama from the familiar.

| Nov 19, 2013

Slapstick silliness and martial artistry of the highest calibre.

| Original Score: 4/5 | May 2, 2012

A smart and very funny action comedy that will really knock your socks off.

| Apr 29, 2009

The ever-shifting genre of martial arts films takes on yet another variation with writer/director/actor Stephen Chow's CGI spectacle infused comic Kung Fu adventure.

| Original Score: B+ | Apr 16, 2009

Gravity takes a backseat to levity.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Aug 7, 2008

Keeps the gags flying almost as rapidly as the fists.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Dec 27, 2007

A film that is geared simply, straightforwardly and, above all, honestly to providing absolute entertainment.

| Original Score: 4.5/5 | Dec 7, 2007

So disarmingly eager to please that only a stone-faced kung fu purist could object.

| Nov 1, 2007

The laws of physics no longer apply, if they ever did; characters leap, run at neck-breaking speed, bash each other through several walls with one blow.

| Original Score: A | Aug 4, 2007

While those who can't stand long fight scenes might find it a bit tiresome, everyone else is going to consider this a sweet, light-hearted martial arts treat.

Full Review | Original Score: 77/100 | Jul 25, 2007

Giant action sequences, funny characters, and, my favourite, a giant hand carved into the earth, whomping the bad guy into submission. So much fun.

| Original Score: A | Jun 21, 2007

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Oct 30, 2006

A strange, fun flick that loves its source material dearly, Kung Fu Hustle is destined to become a cult classic.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Sep 25, 2006