Producer: Guy Lai

Starts out as a fairly happy-go-lucky comedy but eventually culminates in an all action finale that is surprisingly violent for a film of this ilk.

The few moments of promise at the beginning do not last long and the occasional flashes of action are merely there to trick us into sitting through the whole thing.

It entertains throughout its duration and despite the usual kung-fu comedy conventions turning up it is a breath of fresh air.

Its brave examination of a very powerful subject deserves commendation as does its unflinching view of the effects on the family of the victim.

‘The Legend Of The Owl’ is a positively insane, yet gloriously inventive production that boasts more hits than misses.