Customer Reviews
Just not that good - By: D. R. Warren, 13 May 2008 
Some of the fighting is great. The fights against westerners are the best, other action sequences rely too heavily on clumsy computer effects.
There is a lack of story which is a shame considering the wealth of material on Huo Yuanjia. (The real life martial artist on whom the film is based)
The notion that it is propaganda is absurd, it is one sided but the west really did treat China badly at the time of the opium trade. Also the mutual respect between the Japanese & Chinese martial artists goes against a trend of frosty relations between the two countries. the film fails to live up to such an interesting premise
FEARLESS IS A MASTERPIECE! JET LI'S BEST FILM EVER!!! 10/10 - By: Mr. Fadi J. Jibrail, 14 Apr 2008 
Fearless is a lessonin how to make a high quality martial arts film...
It has a powerful & meaningful story which is a credit to Jet Li who is fantastic as the lead character. (based on the real life character of Huo Yuanjia a legendary fighterin China)
This is probably the best film i've ever seen him in, but it also has choreography from the legend that is Yuen Woo-ping (Snakein the Eagle's Shadow, Drunken Master, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, to name but a few)
who directs fight scenes that are of the highest order... truly a brilliant film & highly recommended to anyone who likes good fightsin there kung fu movies but also wants a good story with some half decent acting. Forget 5/5 this film deserves 10/10
Martial Arts Rule. - By: The Keigmeister, 25 Mar 2008 This was the first Martial Arts film that I watched last year. I had never watched Martial Arts films before but now after watching many including House of Flying Daggers & Hero I still think this is a good film.
FYI this film does have an English audio option but taking into account the kind of film you are watching I would suggest you watch itin the original language & have the English subtitles on. It may sound horrible having to read subtitles but you soon forget you are reading them & it makes the film see more authentic.
Much a do about nothing - By: C.Elder, 25 Feb 2008 Not much story or development.Lots of implausible fighting with no broken bones.Eventually becomes a heavy-handed propaganda film about foreigners messing with China.If this is how the Chinese view us,then you had better stop pumping your money into buying Chinese goods etc now before it is too late.Note the bad guys are the Japanese ambassador & a "westerner".
A solid if not stunning martial arts movie - By: T. R. Alexander, 09 Jan 2008 
Very loosely based on a true story, Fearless is the story of Huo Yuanjia, a martial artist who became famous by challenging & defeating martial artists from around the worldin order to return pride to the Chinese nation at the beginning of the twentieth century. In the film Huo Yuanjia faces personal tragedy but overcomes all obstacles until he becomes a world renowned martial artist.
Although not terribly historically accurate this film is still entertaining to watch with some great fight choreography & a little more depth than you would get from the usual martial arts movie. Personally I found that the main problem with the film, & the only reason I didn't give it five stars, was Jet Li himself. Although his martial arts is peerless & a joy to watch I feel he is not greatly giftedin the acting department seeming rather uncomfortable & unconvincingin the quieter parts of the film. Overall however Fearless was a most enjoyable movie with a nice story & a surprisingly emotional ending. Although not the best martial arts moviein the world I do feel that any fan of the genre would enjoy this film.
