In 2002, comedian Steve Oedekerk, the man responsible for co-writing some of the 90’s funniest goofy films (Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and The Nutty Professor remake) did something ingenious. He created a new movie that would have himself in the lead role. However, this was something very different. He would take a 1977 martial arts film called Tiger and Crane Fist, digitize himself in the role played by the legendary Jimmy Wang Yu, and virtually re-dub all the voices and insert new scenes with actors Jennifer Tung and Leo Lee along with various stuntmen. The result was the comedy Kung Pow! Enter the Fist.
The end of the film left a sort of teaser that would be Kung Pow II: Tongue of Fury. For years, Oedekerk had mentioned that he was trying to find a way to develop it and how to go about making this sequel. Well, something must have finally clicked.
On July 19 at the Dragonfest convention in Burbank, California, Steve Oedekerk made the official announcement that after thirteen years, he is finally going ahead with Kung Pow II. What’s going to happen with The Chosen One on his next outing? That remains a mystery, but the fact that Oedekerk finally announced it must mean he has a plan set in motion to make this happen.
What are my thoughts? I loved the original Kung Pow! even though many will find it ridiculously cheesy, which is exactly what Oedekerk was going for to begin with. He wanted to mesh his brand of humor with his love for kung fu movies. I saw the original film on opening weekend, going both Saturday and Sunday because it made me laugh so hard. It will be quite interesting and fun to see what Oedekerk will have up his sleeve next…and Steve, please, bring back the “gopher chucks”!
That movie was Epic! Hard to make a sequel! But couldn’t be happier with the news
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My finger points
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I remember seeingthat movie in theaters and laughing harder at it than any movie I had seen. I remember feeling “How is this even in theaters? I feel like the joke is on me for destroying my expectations on what makes a movie. Like, litterally, the movie is saying “Haha you paid for this” and I loved every minute of it.”
Ling: “He was my father my whole life you know. And now he’s dead. Except for his hair… and nails… all dead. *CkWKEHHH!”
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“But Chosen One, Id like to help you , but I-I-I-I-I-I, I just can’t . I won’t. Wee-ooh, wee-ooh”
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Bring back the boombox henchmen
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“Neo-Dah-Nah-neh-neh-neh-Sporin”
I’ve quoted this movie for years. Absolutely love it and can’t wait for the sequel.
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