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[rmd]

A video clip of a Tony Jaa film that is a 3.5 minute long fight scene that happens in ONE TAKE.

Which reminds me that one of these days I need to see Russian Ark, which is a 90+ minute long single shot movie.

Comments

[cz_unit]

Even the camera guy kicks ass.

C

[achinhibitor.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I can conceive how a guy in great shape could to the fighting, but how did they get the camera through it's motions? Was it suspended from a ceiling track, did a couple of gorillas schlepp it up the stairs, or did some guy in a Steadycam do it on foot?

[rmd.livejournal.com]

It's a steadycam shot.

[loopback.livejournal.com]

Russian Ark is beautiful. The 'plot' is pretty much a giant ball of whatever, but it's also clearly a device used to justify the cinematic wankery of a single 90 minute take through the Winter Palace.

AND OH GOD IS IT WORTH IT. At some point, you lose track of the fact that it's a single shot. it's that much eye candy. Beautiful film.

[tamidon.livejournal.com]

I've had it on my wishlist for years now, should really get round to it

[muffyjo]

I'd be tired just walking up all those stairs, less name fighting all the way. WOW!!!

He's great to watch

[drwex]

I just wish he'd get some better scripts to work with.