6. Wheels on Meals (Sammo Hung, 1984)
After having worked together on films like “Winners and Sinners” and “Project A” (both in 1983) Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao and Sammo Hung would team up again for “Wheels on Meals”. All three of them had reached a peak in their careers and the success which would follow the release of “Wheels on Meals” confirmed the great chemistry between the three actors, but also the potential in the unique blend of martial arts and comedy. Yuen Biao showcases his acrobatic agility once more, with the initial scene and the brutal duel with Keith Vitali being the most memorable.
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7. Righting Wrongs (Corey Yuen, 1986)
Considered on of the best films Yuen Biao shot without his “brothers”, “Righting Wrongs” has him showcasing, once more, his acrobatic abilities as a lawyer who decides to take the law in his hands. Using vases, axes, and even dead bodies as weapons, Yuen's action sequences are truly memorable, although the ones who truly stay in mind are those where Cynthia Rothrock also appears.
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8. Millionaire's Express (Sammo Hung, 1986)
Yuen Biao is one of the most athletic talents to ever grace the screen and here he gets a proper showcase. His leap of the burning building is just jaw dropping and it's interesting to see him shown here as being on a par with Sammo Hung when they clash. Often the third wheel in the famous productions with Sammo and Jackie Chan, when with just Sammo, he gets to be more front and centre. He even gets to get the girl(s) at the conclusion. Sammo Hung as always has power to go with his skill. From fighting with the metal rods whilst escaping jail, to the Bruce Lee inspired duel, we see the whole range of his capability. For both of them “Millionaire's Express” remains a brilliant demonstration of their combined ability. (Ben Stykuc)
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9. Eastern Condors (Sammo Hung, 1987)
Yuen Biao's athleticism gets a good outing but is also permitted a bit more of a character as the wired mercenary Chieh, frantically trying to protect his “godfather” who he believes has access to hidden treasure. (Ben Stykuc)
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10. On the Run (Alfred Cheung, 1988)
Surface expectations of a film called “On the Run” and staring Yuen Biao along with a supporting cast of great martial arts heavies would be that of a slam bang action movie, in the Hong Kong tradition. Instead, we get one of the finest neo-noirs of its generation with the majority of the cast playing against type. Yuen Biao, stripped of his trademark acrobatics, provides the emotional centre as the good man caught up in circumstances beyond his control, and is balanced by an outstanding performance by Pat Ha. (Ben Stykuc)
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