Joseph Kuo has never exactly been a director renowned for setting the world alight with his films but he has been responsible for the occasional rose among thorns.  Sadly though, 'Shaolin Kung Fu' isn't going to do wonders for his already questionable reputation.

Lin Fung is a humble worker at the local rickshaw business and spends the majority of his time caring for his blind wife.  All is well until the dastardly Tongyang brings his rickshaws into town and starts using his hired muscle to dominate the clientele.  However, Lin Fung is not the kind of man to take this lying down and consequently becomes involved in several brawls with the new kids in town.  This is not a wise move though as Tongyang is a highly connected man and doesn't take kindly to resistance in any form.  Swooping quickly into action, he kidnaps Fung's wife and demands he hand himself over.  Will he give up all his has fought for and save the life of his wife or risk the greater perils that await him?

Evidently crafted during an era when Bruce Lee and his movies were in the ascendance, this poor imitation follows a routine revenge storyline which is accompanied by mediocre fight sequences and uninspiring leading performances.  It's probably best described as a vehicle for bit part players who are subsequently thrown into the limelight with little character development or direction and forced to follow fight choreography that consists of some of the dullest punches and kicks ever witnessed.  Only our hero shows any kind of prospect as he does seem to possess some fighting ability but it's hard to ever build up any anticipation during his duels as the majority of his opponents seem to consist of chubby 40 year olds who are more likely to threaten a belt buckle than a kung fu master.

'Shaolin Kung Fu' is really just a string of fight sequences that are so poorly shot that only the most obsessive chop socky fans will be able to stomach them for the entire running time.  For everyone else, this film fails to create anything remotely interesting or original and should probably be given a wide birth.