I saw this one under the title PRODIGAL BOXER 3: SECRET OF THE SHAOLIN POLES. The latter part of the title is the original part and the one that makes sense. It's a film that features actor Meng Fei in the role of Chinese folk hero Fong Sai Yuk, a role popularised by Jet Li in the 1990s. Fong Sai Yuk is portrayed in the usual mould here: impetuous, youthful, full of spirit and bravery. Not particularly interesting, in other words.On the other hand, we do get Yasuaki Kurata playing another of his trademark villain roles and Kurata doesn't disappoint in that respect. Chang Yi also appears as a general in a role which requires more acting talent than fighting ability. The film is quite low budget and grainy and the action scenes are below average quality, let down by choppy editing and the like. However, things do pick up at the surprisingly mean-spirited climax in which the Shaolin poles of the title come into play: it's a beach-set complex of poles jutting from the ground on which the fighters must battle. Kind of a like a deadly version of IT'S A KNOCKOUT, if you will.

This is one of the best "Kung Fu Theater" type movies out there. Meng Fei is an ideal hero, he's youthful and charismatic with a mischievous grin. Chang Yi plays General Ma, and man this guy can ACT!! He brings a very dramatic feel to every movie he's ever been in. He really is world-class. He is probably the most famous villain of the entire genre along with Hwang Jang Lee. And Lung Chun Erh is simply the most beautiful thing I think I've ever seen. I think they call her Cherry Lung in this flick. She plays Meng Fei's girlfriend and man am I jealous. The soundtrack is decent for this type of movie as well. The only gripe I have is the transfer. It's a bit grainy and blurry, so it's not even worth watching on say a projection TV. If you have plasma or LCD, it's much more enjoyable. Maybe they'll remaster this one, but I won't hold my breath. Another rather humorous aspect I noticed was that Bruce Law plays Fang Ting, the "fake" Fang Sai Yuk. Bruce Law played "Wimp Lo" in "Kung Pow, Enter the Fist". To summarize, this film is a must see for any die-hard enthusiasts.

This is an exceptionally entertaining kung fu film, one of the very best of the genre. Meng Fei delivers a solid and charismatic performance. Shoji Kurata is an ideal villain, and the fighting on top of the treacherous poles is a very original base for the film.Another plus, it has Doris Lung Chun Erh as Men Fei's love interest. She is perhaps the most beautiful Chinese actress ever.

This movie is one off the best kungfu movies I have ever seen !Its about a guy that fights with a robe (Fang Shi-Yu)(meng fei). He is being chased by General Ma. At the beginning Ma captures his two older brothers he is looking for , when he gets back from a trip and went to his hometown , but Ma decides to kill them, because they wont answer where Fang is. To find out where Fang is , he send a look a like from Fang to Town to show his skillz there , in hope the real Fang will show up. After awhile they get friends with eachother (Fang and the fake one) and that wasn't what Ma wanted. Fang defeated a long time ago some Tiger Lee and now his brother Dragon Lee wants his revenge on him on the Shaolin Poles! So he challenge Fang to a duel and if he not comes his daughter will be raped. But who will fight him ?? Anyway enough said for now , just get this movie and look how great it is yourself!Greetz!