Jet Li plays Chang Mo Kei, a young fellow who was injured as a child by a life threatening Kung Fu move called the "Jinx Palm", which has made him weak and unable to learn Kung Fu. Plus on the same day his parents were both forced to commit suicide, which, as you might expect, was also no fun. Mo Kei is raised by his father's former master, a spry 100 year-old played with great aplomb by an unrecognizable, white-haired Sammo Hung, who also did a very good job as the fight choreographer for the film. The plotline is too complex to summarize, but needless to say Jet Li starts kicking ass and taking names pretty quickly. The film is of the fantastic Kung Fu variety, with people flying through the air, and using magical Kung Fu powers which put Jedi Knights and Neo to shame.

"The Evil Cult" has a variety of english titles and is based on a chinese martial arts novel which hasn't been translated to any western languages as far as I'm aware. It was supposed to be the first in a trilogy, but it didn't make enough money and so even though Jet Li, Sammo Hung, and the others involved fought to make them, it never came to pass. Apparently there have been some other films and TV Series made following the same story, but the most recent TV Series from 2003 hasn't made it to North America yet.
Still this first part of an incomplete saga is a great kung fu flick, primarily because of the incredibly quick pace, intricate plotline, bad humour, and non stop ass-kicking fun. It overwhelms the senses and if this type of flick is your cup of tea, I think you'll find this is as good as it gets. It seems to be a style of film you either get or you don't, so don't be put off by any bad reviews you see. This isn't Proust, but has its own virtues. If you like it, you likely be frustrated when it ends before resolving much of anything plot-wise, but just hold on, I'm sure they'll do a proper remake in ten years with genetic clones of the original cast or thereabouts. We'll see.

Ok.. I read the other reviews for this movie and I am a little confused. Was it the same movie? The martial arts were "ok" in this, but nothing I havent seen done better before. The story-line was.. ummm. well, nevermind.

Oh and did I mention the film doesnt end???? I mean I didnt really care but it still sucked to cut the story line half way though.

I really wantedto like this movie... but the only good thing I can say is that some of the sub-titles are hilarious!

I have seen this movie many times and is one of my favourite kung fu movies till date. The special effects are a bit dated but still very much enjoyable. But the movie doesn't have a proper ending and leaves much to be desired. I don't know if it has a sequel. It has great fighting scenes and fascinating characters. Just don't expect a great story. But all in all a very enjoyable movie experience. Don't think twice and buy the movie specially at such a low price.

If you love laughing at cheesie kung fu films than this is a must see. Personally I can't wait for it to come out on dvd.

while i havent seen this movie, its the same as Kung Fu Colt Master. to my understanding, this version has been all chopped up and the quality is low. so speaking for the orginal, its great, it kinda reminded me of HERO, not as good of course but still like it. just without the millions invested in HERO.
if u like Hero, Storm Riders, & Iron Monkey, buy it. i'd consider this to be the first fantasy fu flick!
remember, get the ORGINAL, and that goes for ASIAN FLICKS. one word for you. EBAY !