"Martial arts movies have long been one of most fruitful cinematic sub-genres, with movies that come from all around the globe; that are stylistically and aesthetically varied; that can go from family-friendly, comedic fare to hyper-violent dramas; but which are all united by the single quality of featuring stunning fight choreography and the best stunt work action cinema has to offer. Popular as the style may be, however, only the most mainstream (and usually West-oriented) movies ever transcend their already faithful fanbase to reach a wider audience.
Therefore, the films on this list may be familiar to genre connoisseurs, but for those who are mere casual watchers and are interested in discovering more about the early, formative classics and the best work from the foreign masters of the craft, then this assembly of titles will serve as a guide to explore more about this wonderful culture – and a path of no return into becoming a kung fu fanatic."
