Hong Kong Film Admirer 港電影

Ouyang Feng (Act by Tony Leung Chiu-wai) "The Eagle Shooting Heroes" (1993) is a Hong Kong New Year film produced by Wong Kar-wai and directed by Jeffrey Lau. This film emerged from the pressures of exceeding the budget and production time during the making of "Ashes of Time." To address these issues, the original cast and crew regrouped to create a light-hearted comedy. The film was shot in just 27 days and, upon completion, it was released in time for the New Year celebration, adopting a comedic holiday movie format. While the film borrows character names and some elements from Louis Cha's martial arts novel "The Legend of the Condor Heroes," its plot bears no resemblance to the original story, focusing entirely on humor. "The Eagle Shooting Heroes" is renowned for its extensive song and dance sequences, similar to "92 Legendary La Rose Noire," showcasing Jeffrey Lau's affinity for this style, paying homage to traditional Cant...