Watched it last night, and while overall I didn't think it was as good as the first movie (wasn't as tight or focused), it was still freakin' awesome!

The fight choreography was simply outstanding. Never have I seen such a fantastically brutally over the top level of violence. Indonesians are apparently almost impossible to kill, especially the climactic fight (the one in the thumbnail).

*promote Iko Uwais beating the shit out of EVERYONE!!!

Yeah, sadly I upvoted too soon -- because I LOVE robots.

I was expecting it to have more speed and some decent leg movement for that godawful 12k price tag. Between my brother, father and myself, we own, at the worst, $500 worth of robots, and they're all just as capable -- and more reliable -- than this.

We've gotten them at swap meets, craigslist, robotics fairs, etc. and never have paid more than 100 bucks a piece. Most of them are from 20-50 dollars a piece -- and they have smart phone apps which control them remotely.

This robot is rubbish. Either that or the instructions given to Norton went over his head.

Robots of this variety have the capacity for complex choreography involving programmable while loops -- and we see NONE of that in this clip. They could have had a basic program run that Norton would interrupt via voice/remote control and it could have been AMAZING!

Why does he have to keep tapping on the idiot robot's head? Weeeaaaaaakkk...

You're right, a long take isn't anything special on its own. I think the framing, camera movement, intricate choreography, and overall complexity make this a noteworthy shot. Is it the greatest steadicam shot ever? No, which is why I didn't call this something hyperbolic like "the greatest shot you'll ever see" or even "the greatest shot you'll see this year." But it is a bravura piece of filmmaking and certainly worth watching. I'll admit that I have a soft spot for complex tracking shots, though.

Kinda sad that this super low-budget youtube short has better direction and action choreography than most big budget action movies these days.

*related=http://videosift.com/video/Crazy-cool-dance-movement-in-a-Japanese-music-video
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*related=http://videosift.com/video/Crazy-Choreography-Genki-Sudo-in-Mexico

Crazy cool dance / movement in a Japanese music video has been added as a related post - related requested by eric3579.

Genki Sudo - WORLD ORDER in New York has been added as a related post - related requested by eric3579.

Genki Sudo - World Order "Boy Meets Girl" has been added as a related post - related requested by eric3579.

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Could I borrow a promote from you? I don't sift as often anymore so when I do post something I like it to get at least a little noteriety: http://videosift.com/video/Romanticise-by-Chela-Best-choreography-youll-see-today

How are these things judged? I feel like yoyo has gotten to the point that I have no idea what's impressive anymore. Is there some sort of 1080 equivalent? Or is it more like figure skating where you get as many points for choreography as you do for technicality?

None of the moves require anything but the most base level of skill, and some require none. Futhermore, the choreography is horrendous as almost no moves flows logically to the next and nothing follows the music. Thanks for perpetuating a racist stereotype once again, sift.

They had better choreography than Lucas did for the prequel films.

But skinnyskinnyskinny. The choreography really doesn't fit her build. And like she said, she was just getting started with the martial arts stuff.

Great interview. Loved that movie. Her language skills were superb, most of her acting was excellent. The fighting... well... we can overlook one flaw, I hope. It just wasn't choreography that was appropriate for a petite woman against beastly warriors. Can't really blame that on Milla.

i gotta agree. I'm not exactly a fan of hers, but I respect her as an artist.

edit: by the way, compare this great choreography and performance, with this amazingly shitty dancing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcwzuzWMb2I

Man, I haven't watched a martial arts film in ages.

The thing I always liked about Jackie Chan was the humour and ingenuity of the choreography. The fight scene at the end of Fearless with the 3 segment whip and Katana is probably my favorite though.

It's really not that great. Early Jackie Chan fight choreography was far better. Go take a look at Legend of the Drunken Master and tell me if you still feel the same.