Review of Drunken Master (1978) by Shel O — 14 Jun 2007

I normally really like Jackie Chan movies...This one? Not so much..

This review of Drunken Master (1978) was written by Shel O on 14 Jun 2007.

Drunken Master has generally received very positive reviews.

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