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Some reviews are nasty

posted 18 years ago by King-17
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I've lived with this movie, King Kung Fu for over 30 years now, and have heard
every kind of remark known to mankind about it. When we started this movie in
1974, we were the first to use the new 16mm negative film. Had we finished it
on time, we would have been out before "Airplane". This film allowed us to
"Blow it up" to 35mm for theatrical release. Naturally it played to big crowds
in Wichita, and was actually held over for another week, and did well then too.
We played it at the Wichita Orpheum as a fund raiser for restoring the theater.
A week before the Wizard of Oz played there. KKF drew 5 people less than OZ, which says something. I don't know what. Anyway, when the movie played there
two years ago, the audience laughed throughout the movie, and then bought a
lot of VHS tapes, T-shirts and posters, all of which contributed to the fund
raising. I had several comments following the movie, like "If people can laugh
at your movie 30 years later, you must have done something right". Thus, I
am truly puzzled by nasty reviews claiming this to be the worst movie ever. I
can assure you I have seen a lot of movies worse than mine. We stuck by our
guns in 1974 to make a "G" rated movie, and had to fight the MPAA to get it.
If you really watch this movie closely, you will see it is not a backyard
production. We busted our buns to make it work. Enjoy [email protected]

[–] hossrex 15 years ago

I am truly puzzled by nasty reviews claiming this to be the worst movie ever.

Really?

Just... really?

Remember. When a retarded kid starts playing with his own poop, people are going to laugh, and egg him on... that doesn't mean it's a good thing.

That said... King Kong Fu *IS* a hilarious movie... and if your intention was to make a terrible movie, you have very much succeeded. I might have believed that was your intention, if not for your having said "Had we finished it
on time, we would have been out before "Airplane""... as if your movie would have received more attention had it just been the "first" movie of it's kind.

Seriously though... either way... whatever your intentions, I love this movie. Now that the Angry Video Game Nerd did a review, you really should probably make another pressing of the DVD. You'd definitely sell enough to make it worth your time.

[–] domdunc 15 years ago

Hey, you stuck to your guns and managed to get the film you wanted to get made, made. You deserve all the respect in the world for that.

[–] JimKirkpatrik66 15 years ago

I want to see it. People are two serious with movies, sometimes you gotta relax and not analyze every part of the movie.

If I had a chicken we'ed laugh we'd cry, we'd travel the world, and sing

[–] Smokey_T 7 years ago

People are three serious about spelling to.

[–] Studman_Productions 15 years ago

i just want to say congrats on realizing and finishing this film. looks funny!

[–] iron-mngr 15 years ago

Lets give it up for King 17!

I wonder if there are Happy Meals in Hell

[–] Studman_Productions 15 years ago

[–] rkreh19 15 years ago

Don't listen to tis guy, He has always tried to claim that he is responsible for the film when in reality it was Lance Hayes that made this film a reality.

[–] Woodyanders 14 years ago

I found this film to be pretty lame and silly. 4 out of 10 from me.

"We're all part Shatner/And part James Dean/Part Warren Oates/And Steven McQueen"

[–] dalldorfw 14 years ago

I haven't seen this yet, but I've known about it for a long time and it looks hilarious! Like a martial-arts version of The Three Stooges that centers around A KUNG FU MASTER APE! How can that not be great?

I'm glad it's now on DVD, should be easier to find.

[–] culwin 13 years ago

Definitely not the "worst movie ever".
Anyone who proclaims as such either has not seen many movies, or is exaggerating for effect.
I sure can't say it's a cinematic masterpiece, though.
One must consider the times (70's) and budget (I'm guessing nothing).
Some people will enjoy this film for its badness.
I don't regret renting it and checking it out.
If you thank anyone for this film's success(?) it should be James Rolfe.

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[–] shahrom 13 years ago

I love it, and only watched the first 20 minutes or so-- my fiancée kept complaining. I told her she needed more alcohol.
As for "the worst" movie ever-- how about "Gigli"?
Side splitting laughter for me, but I love to torment people with corny absurd humor.
Plus it helps that I like to wear a gorilla suit and hang out in the park for fun!
(here's the picture for proof) http://www.amtgardrecords.com/player.php?playerID=25642
In fact I'm getting married in that suit!