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Hong Kong awesomeness, 17 January 2005
9/10
Author: AwesomeWolf from Australia

Version: Cantonese, with English subtitles (by SBS)

I borrowed this, and several other movies, from a friend a couple of months ago. Most of these movies I'd already seen, except for this. I can't think of why I hadn't seen it: It had been taped from SBS, it was an action / horror / comedy from Hong Kong, and it was awesome.

The movie follows Master Gau (Ching-Ying Lam), a vampire hunter who discovers at a reburial that the corpse has turned into a vampire. Along with his two assistants, Chou (Siu-hou Chin) and Man Choi (Ricky Hui), Master Gau has to stop this vampire and any other demons, but Chou is being distracted by a succubus and Man Choi is turning into a vampire.

OK, I'll admit that the plot was rather confusing. The above is how I understood it, but who needs a plot when you have vampires, and kung-fu, and evil lady-demons who detach their own head for no apparent reason? I know I don't. Awesome. The martial-arts scenes are the best parts of the movie, but the horror / comedy sequences are still entertaining. Anyone interested in kung-fu movies should check this out for Siu-hou Chin's performance alone. The guy is incredible, and puts on some great fights.

9/10 - Anyone who is fan of Hong Kong action movies should check it out.

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Most entertaining film ever, 23 February 2002
10/10
Author: akthar_c (akthar_c@hotmail.com) from London, England

This film has to be one of the most entertaining of all time. There are great fight sequences and a great story and acting. The best part would have to be comedy. I've never laughed so much watching any film. Watch for the scene with the dead uncle and the perverted police officer. It is for me, the funniest scene ever filmed.

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A well balanced film offering comedy, action and horror., 9 January 2000
10/10
Author: vonvegas from Las Vegas

This is a perfect example of how DVD removes barriers prohibiting wonderful movies, such as Mr. Vampire, from entering my living room. My viewing was enhanced because a friend from Singapore provided added commentary. Believe me, if you enjoy a good laugh, a little slap stick, a completely different view of the undead (vampires) and ghosts, well choreographed kung fu fight scenes and an overall fun movie, you won't need a friend from Singapore.

I hope the mention of slap stick doesn't misled, as the balance is perfect between comedy and seriousness throughout the 94 minutes of this movie. There are movies I've enjoyed watching once....this will be a repeater, many times over.

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The Best Film Ever Made, 2 October 2001
10/10
Author: EchoLeader from Leeds, UK

I do not lie.

This movie is perfect on every count. Its funny, clever, action packed, great musical score, thrilling, scary. You name it, its got it.

Everyone should see this movie. Lam Ching Ying is perfect (as usual) so go watch it now!

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A true classic for all lovers of film, 31 March 2006
10/10
Author: Knuckle from United States

"Mr. Vampire" is bar none one of the most imaginative, entertaining, and creative stories ever committed to film. In this movie, Master Gau (Ching-Ying Lam), and his two bumbling students, Chou (Siu-hou Chin) and Man (Ricky Hui), deal with the awakened corpse of a man whose body has been buried inauspiciously. The hopping ghost goes on rampage through the town, killing several innocent bystanders. Add to this mix a bumbling cop who, under pressure to apprehend this heinous murderer, decides that one suspect is as good as another and arrests Master Gau. Throw in a ghostly romance and a zombie-on-zombie mêlée and you have one of the East's cinematic masterpieces.

Aside from the truly awe inspiring wire work, gymnastics, acrobatics, and martial arts displays, Mr. Vampire also gives us characters whose company we truly enjoy. In another refreshing turn, verbal wit plays as much a role in the humor of this movie as the Buster Keatonesque slapstick.

Buy it, rent it, do whatever you have to in order to see this. One viewing will hardly be enough.

One hundred out of ten - quite possibly one of the best of its genre and no doubt one of the best ever.

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A Kung-Fu-Zombie-Comedy!? Alright!, 23 July 2005
8/10
Author: mr1orange3 from United States

Personally, I think that everyone should see Mr. Vampire, if only so that they can claim to have seen a kung fu zombie comedy. But, in my opinion, this is almost more of a Chinese Ghostbusters with some kung fu sprinkled in than a kung fu movie, which was somewhat of a disappointment for me. The story is fun, fresh and full of more than just zombies (although I won't reveal any surprises). The action, when it occurs is fully justified, which is something I always like to see, and is choreographed quite well by Lam Ching-ying. The comedy is somewhat hit or miss, but it didn't bother me very much. I had a lot of fun but I came away wanting more action.

If you feel the same way, try Encounters of a Spooky Kind, which has all the zombies you love, but with more kung fu.

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Fun and exciting Hong Kong vampire flick, 17 July 2007
8/10
Author: TheatreX from Louisville, KY

Mr. Vampire is a combination of horror, comedy, and wonderfully choreographed martial arts that seems to work well on all levels. I actually saw this in the Thai movie "Dorm" as it was being shown to a group of boys on "movie night" and it looked interesting, so I found out what it was and got it. There's a man who has re-buried his father so that there will be luck for his family, as his fortune teller told him so. Hmm, his father looks rather fresh when dug up, perhaps because he's a vampire? Of course, you know, no good can come of this, and soon the vampire is on the loose and has killed this man and infected another with toxins. The comedy is rather silly at times, but the slapstick comedy is combined with highly-choreographed Kung Fu and is a wonder to behold at times. There's also a side-story of another young man who has been bewitched by a ghost, and he is helped to break free of her spell. This is a very likable and highly entertaining film & is recommended to fans of Asian cinema, especially the hyper-kinetic Hong Kong variety. 8 out of 10.

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More of a comedy than Kung Fu, 19 August 2005
9/10
Author: klauscull from United States

I'll say this right now. I'm not a fan, or a follower of kung fu movies, Chinese or otherwise.

That being said, this movie is incredible. It is a perfect blend of slapstick physical comedy, one liners, martial arts, and Chinese superstition. Mr. Vampire is genuinely funny, but not at all in a campy "So bad it's good" way at all. Fight scenes are good and often amusing, but are not the focus of the film.

Some people despise dubbing in foreign films. Having watched both subtitled and dubbed, I'd say the dubbing is funnier. For a complete laugh riot with the DVD, watch both. the jokes made in both versions are quite different, and seeing the way the two interpretations differ is funny in and of itself. The mood of some scenes are distinctly different.

All in all, the film is spectacular. Anyone who likes physical or witty humor which is snappy (but not cheap) should watch Mr. Vampire. Fans of Most Extreme Elimination Challenge will love the dubbing especially.

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Now this is "REAL" Crouching Tiger stuff!, 7 July 2002
Author: Cava-1 from United Kingdom

This film will always be a true cult classic. Highly underrated, this is without a doubt a film you and friends can all sit back and have a laugh at.

All the quality ingredients are included for a typical film that many seem to miss out these days: action, romance, horror, suspense, martial arts and comedy. It's all here and more.

I was really gutted to hear that Ching-Ying Lam who plays the master sadly passed away from liver cancer, but this'll always be one film that stands out the best in his career. Everyone who seems to get a buzz from watching overrated crap like Crouching Tiger should really have a go at watching this since it's well beyond it time.

A true gem not be "dared" forgotten!

10/10

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A satisfying movie of comedy-horror genre .., 6 June 2006
9/10
Author: GreyHawkXY from Turkey

This movie has found its way into my collection, purely by accident, and stayed there for quite a long while till I finally found the chance to watch it .. The plot should be evident by now: the movie is basically about a 'master' specialized in dealing everything super natural and his two 'apprentices', tying to get rid of a powerful vampire .. There is also a nice sub-plot as a bonus, featuring a female ghost seducing its victims .. The movie is satisfying from the first moment till the last, never dragging too much in a certain scene, letting you watch the whole experience in awe .. The master is powerful and knowledgeable, the apprentices seem dumb nevertheless efficient in their work (with minor 'clumsiness/laziness' factor causing most of the accidents filling the whole movie) .. The support characters do their job well adding to the richness - they are mostly stereotypes but good ones at that .. The jokes were amusing and imaginative although most of them are slap-stick .. I can't comment on the fight scenes in particular (never been a fan but never been a hater) but I found them mostly intense with clever choreography .. The visual effects were not great but never failed to satisfy the viewer .. As a summary, I found this movie in the same league with A Chinese Ghost Story series, and to be honest enjoyed it more than that trilogy .. Also enjoyed it more than any of the Jackie Chan movies :) ..

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