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[Netflix] Wu Assassins

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Juxtaposed Jolt, Aug 7, 2019.

  1. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    Premieres 8/8, for anyone that's a fan of Iko Uwais / The Raid / martial arts or for anyone that wants to see Kathryn Winnick and Summer Glau (like myself).

    https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/h...ks-netflixs-first-martial-arts-series-1229081



     
  2. DreamShook

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    I'm down for this. I think the only reason why this Raid guy hasn't taken off is because his English isn't very good. Furthermore, Summer Glau is bad luck.

    Edit: It's a series!? I thought this was a movie.
     
  3. donkeypunch

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    But John Wick already offed that dude....
     
  4. Xerobull

    Xerobull You son of a b!tch! I'm in!

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    Looks cheesy AF. I'm in.
     
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    You had me at iko uwais
     
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    I'm 2 mins in and it's already the greatest series of all time.
     
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    it's dripping im cheese. Loved it
     
  8. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    Definitely don't go in expecting anything. Just got done with episode 2, and honestly, everything feels terrible lmao.

    Acting is bad. CGI is bad. The plot doesn't make any sense, and it's a slow burn, at that. I'm going to see it through, but maaaaan I sure hope it gets better.
     
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    I support Asian actors as there is discrimination in Hollywood. Plus that guy was good in raid
     
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    Isn't she pretty much the kiss of death for the show to get cancelled early?
     
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  11. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    Just finished all 10 episodes.

    Honestly, I can't see this show going beyond this season. The plot doesn't exactly do itself any favors - everything seemed to be tied up in a neat little bow, by season's end. No cliffhanger, no introduction of a possible season 2 villain, etc.

    Overall, I'd give this show a 2/10, and I even came into the series pretty hyped about it, so that should tell you something. It's saved from a 0/10 only due to the martial arts.

    I would talk at length about my score for this show if anyone is interested. But I definitely don't recommend this show, at all. Even to the biggest martial arts fan.
     
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    Sometimes I can't decide if Summer Glau is hot or not. Idk if it's due to whatever she's in turns to crap.
     
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    Disappointing to hear that, but thanks for saving me the time. Honestly the trailer didn't look good to me so I'm not shocked, but I was still hoping...
     
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    It's an awful show with **** dialouge and acting. I couldn't finish episode 2. and I'm the biggest Iko Uwais fan.
     
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    I just started this
    Lol that the characters actually ride the trolley in San Francisco

    This is cheesy but it’s super entertaining like a dragon ball z way
     
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  16. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    Believe me, I was really hoping too.
     
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    What episode is summer glau in ?
     
  18. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    She's in the last two episodes but really doesn't do anything, though, for the story. Her character just needed to be there as an embodiment for one of the elemental Wu (in this case, Metal, I believe).

    Literally you could have asked a non-actor to play her role, and you'd be none the wiser. She was in there mainly for the woman-to-woman kiss between her and Kathryn Winnick.

    At least Wu Assassins knows EXACTLY who their target audience is.
     
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    I watched twenty mins of it. It was what I thought it was.

    I wish his close quarters fighting was more fluid. It seemed like someone was mashing combo buttons in a rythmic way. X-X-Y-Y-B-X-X

    Does it get better over time?

    Hmm the Daredevil crew is unemployed. How bout they pick up the fight choreographer...

    I'll prob watch it piece by piece like a YouTube clip until I can't take it anymore and hope they blow things up for S2
     
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    This thing is filmed in 4K Dolby vision with Dolby atmos
    But the special effects are pre terminator two level
     

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