The 2018 film (功夫联盟) is a fantasy martial arts comedy directed by Jeffrey Lau that brings together four of China's most iconic legendary masters through a time-traveling wish. Plot Overview
Leung Siu Hung, who also worked on the 2008 film Ip Man . Kung Fu League
The story follows Fei Yingxiong (Ashin Shu), a struggling young comic book artist who is hopelessly in love with his colleague, Bao’er (Madina Memet). Feeling inferior and desperate, he makes a wish to the heavens for the four kung fu heroes he draws to help him win her heart. The 2018 film (功夫联盟) is a fantasy martial
Jeffrey Lau, known for his unique blend of bawdy comedy and martial arts. Feeling inferior and desperate, he makes a wish
Reviews for the film are largely mixed, often noting that while the premise is ambitious, the execution can be uneven:
The masters must navigate modern-day society—experiencing "fish-out-of-water" humor like ordering "free wi-fi" at fast-food restaurants—while training Fei to win a martial arts competition that will prove his worth to Bao'er.
The casting of established martial arts actors like Vincent Zhao and Andy On is frequently praised, as are some of the choreographed fight scenes. However, critics from Asian Film Strike and Geek Culture noted that the plot focusing on the comic book artist often slowed the film's momentum.