The Kung Fu Brothers (1973)
Two half-brothers are reunited after a long break, only to perpetuate an old feud over their desire for the same woman.
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Let's be realistic.
By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.
The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.
THE BROTHERS is a typical kung fu film from Taiwan, made in 1973 and with a contemporary setting for a change. Much of the story is set in Thailand with the usual youthful upstanding heroes battling against goons, thugs, and assorted corrupt officials. Cast-wise you're not in for much, although old-timers Chen Sing and Tien Feng do get smaller roles. The emphasis of this film seems to be on travelogue-style footage and the action that does take place is over rather too quickly, although it's serviceable enough by genre standards.
If you are a die-hard martial arts movie fan and want to watch every one ever made then this film might show up on your list. One day when you run out of wet paint to watch dry would be a good day for this movie. The plot has something to do with a family grudge. That's all you need to know because nothing else makes sense. Visually, you get to see Thailand in 1972. It's pretty. The movie runs about 90 minutes but you will be off the couch much sooner because your thumb will be on the fast-forward button for at least half of this nonsense. The fights, few and far between, are bad in every way possible. Too close, too many cuts, scraggly stunt men who can barely stand up, lack of power and lack of focus. Did I mention the boobies? No because not even a typical 1970s nipple just for the heck of it appears. Keep your thumb on fast forward and scratch this one off your list.