I was very impressed with both the letter-boxed version and subtitling that didn't interfere with the active picture. And the film itself is a masterpiece mix of Martial Arts and slapstick comedy. However, I only rated it 8 out of 10 because it was a bit _too_ slapstick for me. During the battle scene between Cheung and his first opponent near the end of the film, I admit to being turned off by dialog between the two that seemed as if it was dubbed in from an "Alvin & the Chipmunks" show (in Cantonese, however). And in the next fight, Cheung's master infused the spirit of the "God Of War" in him ... but this god apparently has a lot in common with Curly of the Three Stooges, mannerisms included. However, speaking as a divorced man, I must admit I loved the ending scene (which I won't give away) and suspect a lot of other divorced men will appreciate its sentiments as well (grin).
Review of Encounter of the Spooky Kind
