Cast
Jet Li as Fong Sai Yuk
Josephine Siao as Fongs mother
Michele Reis as Ting Ting
Paul Chu as Fongs father
Adam Cheng as Chan Ka Lok
Sibelle Hu as Tiger Lus wife
Chiao Wen Jor as Royal Assassin

Intro

"The Legend" tells the story of the young Fong Sai Yuk up to the point he joins the Red Flower Society (RFS). The Red Flower Society is a rebellious group that is trying to overthrow the Manchus. RFS is especially unhappy with Chien-lung, the current emperor. Chien-lung is supposedly a true Han but rules for the Manchus. He is considered a disgrace to his country. The story of Fong Sai Yuk begins in the city of Canton, which is Sai Yuks hometown. Sai Yuk is a troublemaker but very quick witted. He always tries to lend a hand but always gets into trouble with his father for fighting. Sai Yuk's personality is a result of his mother's personality. They are inseparable. Sai Yuk uncovers the truth about his father and also manages to marry Tiger Lus daughter. Tiger Lu is the richest and most powerful person in Canton. In the end, Sai Yuk finds himself entangled in his fight against the government and his carefree life.

Jet Li

Of course Jet Li did a great job. It is mostly due to his real kungfu skills that make this movie worth watching. Jet Li fits perfectly in the role of Fong Sai Yuk. He portrayed the funny and quick-witted Sai Yuk to perfection.

Josephine Siao

Josephine was very funny, especially as Fong Tai Yuk. One memorable scene is when she was selling cloth to the foreigner and got ripped off.

Michele Reis

Michele did an okay job in this movie. She never had many scenes that were funny because she had a more serious role.

Adam Cheng

Wow! Adam only appeared in about 5 minutes of the entire movie. Dont worry. You will see more of him in The Legend of Fong Sai Yuk II.

Best supporting actor

Adam Cheng as Chan Ka Lok

Best supporting actress

Josephine Siao

Best villain portrayal

Chiao Wen Jor as Royal Assassin

What about the costumes, scenery, and fighting

Jet Li did a great job in fight scenes. Although they look fake at times, Jet Li did do all those moves. The costumes were okay but the scenery fitted the movie very well. The best fight scene in the entire movie is the scene where Jet Li did a bicycle kick at the Royal Assassin.

What about my comments

It surprised me that Tiger Lu's wife could not tell that Fong's mother was Fong Tai Yuk. Tiger Lus wife died a happy death knowing that Tai Yuk loved her but I still felt sorry for her. One disappointing factor is Adam Cheng's short screen time. He only appeared in the very end. Too bad Adam Cheng fans.

Watch it or forget it

Definitely watch it. Also go and rent both The Legend of Fong Sai Yuk I and II.