Review of Iron and Silk (1991) by Dave J — 15 Jun 2014
Monday, June 16, 2014.
(1991) Iron And Silk.
DOCU-DRAMA.
Adapted from the Mark Salzman book detailing his experiences while he was working in China as an English teacher. What's interesting is the fact that both Mark and the Chinese martial arts teacher he bonds with by the name of Pan Qingfu are also playing themselves. Pan Qingfu has also been in other movies including Jet Lee's first martial arts movie called "The Shaolin Temple" made in 1981. One of the most quassential docu-drama's about the culture of China during that time. And although, the acting is not Oscar worthy, there are many fascinating factions happening throughout. This is probably the mature realistic version of "The Karate Kid".
3 out of 4 stars.
This review of Iron and Silk (1991) was written by Dave J on 15 Jun 2014.
Iron and Silk has generally received positive reviews.
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