Yawn. Poorly Filmed Snooze Fest.

Save your money for something good and enjoyable

I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

THE EVIL CULT is a typically over the top effort from director Wong Jing. What this guy's films lack in precision and technical merit they certainly make up for in endless madcap action sequences which are invariably heavy on the wirework. The plots tend to make little sense and yet it's all so bizarre and hilarious that you can't help but be caught up in the journey.Apparently this is based on a historical novel of some kind which may account for the complex and confusing nature of the storyline. There are various warring cults in search of a mystical sword, but Jet Li is the central character, searching for the villains who killed his parents and orphaned him as a child thanks to some mystic palm technique. He joins forces with fellow questers and must strive to put an end to the endless treachery and war around him.Li isn't bad here but his presence is overshadowed by the supporting actors. Chingmy Yau is a particular pleasure as the beautiful young warrior woman who accompanies him on his journey, while Sammo Hung bookends the production as a fatherly monk. Francis Ng and Collin Chou have supporting roles, there are cameos from Ekin Cheng and Lam Ching-ying, but most apparent of the bunch is Richard Ng who to my delight is playing a vampire master. As usual, goofy comedy ensues.With Wong Jing at the helm there are the usual scenes of questionable taste, such as the sub-plot involving the two rapists whose perverted desires are played for laughs. But for the most part this is about the action, which is loud, mad, and scenery-destroying. Watch out for the other bizarre moments sprinkled throughout the production, like the guy with the broken spine who's strapped himself to a massive boulder as a way of getting around. Novel, to say the least.

Excellent martial arts/fantasy film, with crazy action, lots of likable characters, endearing humor, and a complicated but involving plot. Jet Li, Sammo Hung, Man Cheung, Chingmy Yau and Richard Ng head an all-star cast.I suppose that the anger expressed by some reviewers is understandable, if one's main interest in watching these films is actual martial arts technique -- without the aid of wires. But my love of these films is based on their fantasy elements. I also enjoy the sense of camaraderie, where kung-fu masters will risk their lives, for virtual strangers. Add in many bizarre characters, unexplained mystical powers, and gorgeous women -- and you have a very entertaining film. And Sammo is always tremendous fun.As mentioned by several reviewers, this film was planned as the first of a two-film series. And it is true that due to a disappointing box-office performance, part two was never filmed. But does this mean that you cannot see how it all ends? Not necessarily! Kung Fu Cult Master was a pretty faithful remake of the 1978 Shaw Brothers classic, Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre – which was also broken down into a two-part series. (Actually, there was also a part three, but it is only loosely related to the first two films.) If you want to learn what happens to the characters in Kung Fu Cult Master – and there are some real twists and surprises -- just locate a copy of Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre 2 (also, 1978).

WOW!!!! These were the thoughts that filled my mind as I watched this movie. It has amazing "New-school" action that satisfies the imagination. This movie focuses on characters whose abilities are larger than life. It's all-out martial art madness as the various schools of Kung-fu battle it out. The movie gives credit to Shoalin, Wu Tang, and other schools and each showcases its best fighters and unique fighting style in this battle for supremacy. Be prepared for plot twists. I was left begging for more and hope there will be a part two, even if Jet Li isn't in it. The story line of this movie was great and could have definitely continued on. The only thing to be desired is a dubbed version, regardless, this is a must see movie!

The Evil Cult is without a doubt the worst Jet Li film I've seen to date. In the subtitled version I saw a very difficult to understand synopsis flashes across the screen. It says something about who the good guys are and who the bad guys are, but that doesn't really matter as allegiances change back and forth several times during the course of the movie making it hard to tell who is good and who is bad.This movie is supposed to be a comedy and it fails at even that. Bad jokes about morning erections in poorly subtitled English don't go over well. Neither does the running joke, or obsession should I say of two characters whose sole purpose in life seems to be plotting the rape of every female they see.The only aspect of this movie that made me laugh, aside from how bad it was, was the Green bat character. Never once is he referred to as a `vampire', however he wears a cape, can fly, turns into a bat, and drinks blood. Perhaps they don't call him a vampire because Chinese vampires HOP! (See Mr. Vampire for an example of this.)Those who have said Jet Li can't play a romantic role are dead on about this film. Not that the writers of the film gave him much choice, leaving the romance up in the air at the end of the film. If you watch this movie watch it for one reason: the beautiful maid Jet Li's character has yet never does anything with.Lastly, the kung fu in this movie is horrible. Beyond horrible. The use of wires and special effects greatly mask what Jet Li is capable of martial arts wise. The Kung Fu is totally based is fantasy and comes off as looking outright ridiculous and silly. This movie should only be watched by die hard Jet Li fans who either want to see every jet Li movie made, or to see Jet Li at his worst. 2/9 stars, and I'm being generous with the rating of 2, due only to the sparse and scant salvageable martial arts scenes in this movie.