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Asian films can’t hold a candle to Hollywood films in terms of worldwide popularity, but when it comes to movies with intense fighting action, Asian stars such as Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and Jet Li shine above the rest with their impeccable kung-fu moves. But such agile movie stars are hard to come by, so film-makers often rely on filming techniques and computer graphics to boost the intensity of action scenes.

Four Singaporean youths brought things back to the basics with an amateur action video clip and showed us that you don’t need state of the art CG to show the audience a powerful kick. All you need is some powder. And of course, some sleek martial art skills.

▼ The Wanted by JKHH Films

The action sequence was filmed (with a borrowed tripod!) by a team of four teenagers – Joseph, Kent, Hazlan and Haziq – who call themselves JKHH Films, with the letters being a cheeky abbreviation of “Just Kidding Ha Ha”. They have been creating action-packed entertainment since August 2012, and their most watched video The Wanted has been named “the best fighting sequence ever made in Singapore” by a local media website, Coconuts Singapore.

Now, having spent most of my childhood and teenage years watching Singaporean TV drama serials, I have to say… I’m with the Coconuts on this one! The youngsters might have overdone it just a teeny wee bit with the sound effects and powder puffs, but the solid action choreography and stunts involved definitely puts local television productions to shame. Their cliché but timely comedic inserts are also an interesting touch, and remind us of kung-fu superstar Jackie Chan’s entertaining masterpieces. Who knows, what we’re witnessing now could be the next Jackie Chan in the making!

▼ We hope the boys didn’t get (too) injured in the process of filming!
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As the Chinese saying goes, “good things come in pairs”, so here’s another JKHH production for your viewing pleasure! If two videos aren’t enough to satisfy you, head over to their YouTube channel for more action!

▼ The Long Kang (Long Kang means “drain” in Malay)

Source: Coconuts Singapore
Images: YouTube