Its astounding how many great modernmartial arts movieshave received near-universal praise on Rotten Tomatoes.

These excellent films boasted spectacular performances from modernmartial arts starslike Tony Jaa, Jet Li, and Michelle Yeoh.

Set in 1940s Shanghai, the film follows a hapless gangster aspiring to join the notorious Axe Gang.

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The plot intensifies when a humble neighborhood discovers its own unlikely heroes with exceptional martial arts skills.

Polite Society (2023) is a British action-comedy film directed by Nida Manzoor.

This latest action-packed adaptation maintained the spirit of its source material while updating it with dazzling action sequences.

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Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons is a Chinese fantasy comedy film directed by Stephen Chow.

Furie is a 2019 Vietnamese action thriller directed by Le-Van Kiet.

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Kung Fu Hustle is a 2004 action-comedy film directed by Stephen Chow. Set in 1940s Shanghai, the film follows a hapless gangster aspiring to join the notorious Axe Gang. The plot intensifies when a humble neighborhood discovers its own unlikely heroes with exceptional martial arts skills. Renowned for its unique blend of slapstick humor and kung fu choreography, the film stars Stephen Chow and features Yuen Wah, Leung Siu-lung, and Eva Huang.

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Kung Fu Hustle is a 2004 action-comedy film directed by Stephen Chow. Set in 1940s Shanghai, the film follows a hapless gangster aspiring to join the notorious Axe Gang. The plot intensifies when a humble neighborhood discovers its own unlikely heroes with exceptional martial arts skills. Renowned for its unique blend of slapstick humor and kung fu choreography, the film stars Stephen Chow and features Yuen Wah, Leung Siu-lung, and Eva Huang.

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Michelle Yeoh as Evelyn Wang in a kung-fu stance in Everything Everywhere All at Once

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In Everything Everywhere All at Once, a middle-aged laundromat owner (Michelle Yeoh) is distracted from her financial and family issues by a multiversal crisis. With just her husband (Ke Huy Quan) to support her through the confusion, she must contend with her overbearing traditional father (James Hong), a pencil-pushing auditor (Jamie Lee Curtis), and her emotionally-distant daughter (Stephanie Hsu).

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Following the events of Chapter 3 - Parabellum, John Wick Chapter 4 will see the titular character battle against some of his most dangerous foes yet. With a bounty on his head that continues to skyrocket, John decides to take the fight to the High Table on a global scale and battles across areas like Osaka and Paris to wipe out some of the strongest players in the underworld.

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Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons is a Chinese fantasy comedy film directed by Stephen Chow. Set in ancient China, the story follows a young demon hunter named Tang Sanzang, who treads a treacherous path to seek enlightenment while capturing demons. This film, infused with humor and action, presents a unique take on the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West.

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Furie is a 2019 Vietnamese action thriller directed by Le-Van Kiet. The film follows a former gang leader, played by Veronica Ngo, as she embarks on a relentless pursuit to rescue her kidnapped daughter from a dangerous trafficking ring.

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Ip Man 2, directed by Wilson Yip, follows kung fu master Ip Man as he relocates to post-war Hong Kong. Seeking to establish his Wing Chun school, he faces challenges from local martial arts masters, including Hung Gar master Hung Quan, as he tries to teach the troubled youth.

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