Once Upon a Time in China III (1993)
Stars
Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan, Cunzhuang Ge
Director
Hark Tsui
Master Wong (played by Jet Li) is back. In the third and final instalment of the series martial arts schools across the country enrol in the Dancing Lion Martial Arts tournament. Wong's main rival is Club Foot, who's rivalry begins when he fights Master Wong's father.
We also see Aunt Yee and Master Wong finally romantically involved, although there is a possible romantic rival in the form of an old Russian school friend of Aunt Yee.
Martial Arts Styles Used
Kung Fu
Weapons Used
Chinese Broadsword, Chinese Spear
The third and final instalment of the trilogy, we join Master Wong and Aunt Yee again, this time in the middle of civil unrest around a martial arts tournament.
Wong and Aunt Yee finally admit their feelings for each other, which have been slowly ticking away over the first 2 films. The viewer quickly forgets that Wong spent the first 2 films calling her Aunt, and as mentioned over the 3 films they are not blood-related, so everything is ok.
The fight scenes are as good as ever, and the love interest gives Master Wong an insecure side, which we have not yet seen.
This is a good solid final instalment of what is an excellent trilogy.
Author: The Bear Martial Arts Team
