Author Archives: JJ Bona

Birdcage Inn (1998) Review

Posted on January 4, 2011 by JJ Bona

Director: Kim Ki-Duk Producer: Lee Kwang-Min, Yoo Hee-Suk Cast: Lee Ji-Eun, Lee Hye-Eun, Ahn Jae-Mo, Jeong Hyeong-Gi, Son Min-Seok, Jang Dong-Jik, Lee In-Ok, Jang Hang-Seon, Bang Eun-Jin, Seo Won Running Time: 103 min. By Mighty Peking Man From the lurid-mind of director Kim Ki-Duk comes yet another film exploring the gritty world of sex-for-sale. I haven’t seen all of his films, but I have seen enough to make the simple … Continue reading →

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Bad Guy (2000) Review

Posted on January 4, 2011 by JJ Bona

Director: Kim Ki-Duk Writer: Kim Ki-Duk Producer: Lee Seung-Jai Cast: Cho Je-Hyun, Seo Won, Kim Yoon-Tae, Choi Duk-Moon, Choi Yoon-Young, Shin Yoo-Jin, Kim Jung-Young Running Time: 100 min. By Mighty Peking Man A vigorous-looking man (Cho Je-Hyun) notices a beautiful college girl (Seo Won) waiting for her boyfriend to pick her up. The man walks up and sits besides the girl, turns his head and just stairs at her – … Continue reading →

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Art Museum by the Zoo (1999) Review

Posted on January 4, 2011 by JJ Bona

Art Museum By The Zoo (1999) Director: Lee Jeong-Hyang Producer: Lee Chun-Yeon Cast: Ahn Seong-Ki, Shim Eun-Ha, Lee Seong-Jae, Song Seon-Mi Running Time: 109 min. By Mlindber I think the most enjoyable experiences I’ve had while watching any Korean films are the times when I’m confronted with a genre that I don’t particularly like and manage to come out really enjoying the film. I never liked the romantic comedy in … Continue reading →

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Fearless Hyena II, The | aka Crazy Monkey 2 (1983) Review

Posted on January 4, 2011 by JJ Bona

Director: Chan Chuen Producer: Lo Wei Cast: Jackie Chan, Dean Shek, Yen Shi Kwan, Kwan Yung Moon, James Tien, Chan Wai Lau, Austin Wai, Hon Gwok Choi, Pearl Lin, Chan Chuen, Gam Man Hei, Ma Cheung, Mai Kei, Peng Kang, Wong Chi Sang, Wong Chi Wai Running Time: 87 min. By Numskull Here we have one of several finalists in the Worst Jackie Chan Movie Of All Time competition. Reasons … Continue reading →

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Fearless Hyena, The | aka Crazy Monkey (1979) Review

Posted on January 4, 2011 by JJ Bona
"The Fearless Hyena" Japanese Theatrical Poster

Director: Jackie Chan Producer: Hsu Li Hwa Cast: Jackie Chan, Peng Kang, James Tien, Dean Shek Tien, Yen Shi Kwan, Lee Kwan, Chan Wai Lau, Cheng Fu Hung, Ma Cheung, Wang Yao, Ricky Cheng Tien Chi, Chu Siu Wa, Gam Sai Yuk, Eagle Han Ying Running Time: 92 min. By Numskull Career milestone or not, I don’t like this movie at all. Frankly, I don’t think it’s any more amusing … Continue reading →

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Burning Paradise | aka Rape of the Red Temple (1994) Review

Posted on January 4, 2011 by JJ Bona
Burning Paradise | Blu-ray (Vinegar Syndrome)

AKA: Burning Paradise in Hell Director: Ringo Lam Producer: Tsui Hark Cast: Willie Chi Tin Sang, Carman Lee Yeuk Tung, Wong Kam Kong, John Ching Tung, Yuen Fai Running Time: 104 min. By Numskull Holy crap, did Ringo Lam REALLY direct this?!? It’s a VERY far cry from what one would expect of the man who brought us Full Contact and the various “On Fire” movies (let’s not mention Van … Continue reading →

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Big Brawl, The | aka Battle Creek Brawl (1980) Review

Posted on January 4, 2011 by JJ Bona
"The Big Brawl" American Theatrical Poster

Director: Robert Clouse Cast: Jackie Chan, Jose Ferrer, Kristine DeBell, Mako, Rosalind Chao, Pat Johnson, Chao-Li Chi, David Sheiner, Lenny Montana, Mary Ellen O’Neill, H.B. Haggerty, Joycelyne Lew, Peter Marc Jacobson, Gene LeBell Running Time: 95 min. By James H. Music is a very key element in films. I think everyone can agree with that statement. If you don’t believe me, just think about it. What would “Superman” be like … Continue reading →

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Rumble in the Bronx | aka Red Bronx (1995) Review

Posted on January 4, 2011 by JJ Bona
Rumble in the Bronx | Blu-ray (Warner)

AKA: Death Benefit Director: Stanley Tong Cast: Jackie Chan, Anita Mui, Bill Tung, Françoise Yip Fong Wah, Marc Akerstream, Ailen Sit, Chan Man Ching, Jamie Luk, Yueh Hua, Emil Chau, Alex To Running Time: 85/110 min. By Stockton22 If you saw this flick once and wrote it off as an inferior Jackie vehicle, I strongly urge that you check it out again (Thomas Weisser, I’m looking in your direction). While … Continue reading →

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Secret Rivals 2, The | aka Silver Fox Rivals 2 (1977) Review

Posted on January 4, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Secret Rivals 2" DVD Cover

AKA: Revenge of the Gold Fox Director: Ng See Yuen Producer: Ng See Yuen Cast: Tino Wong Cheung, John Liu (Chung Liang), Hwang Jang Lee, Blacky Ko Sau-Leung, Charlie Chan (Yiu Lam), Corey Yuen Kwai, Hsu Hsia, Chui Chung Hei Running Time: 88 min. By Milkcan Ng See Yuen has somewhat redeemed himself for his sloppy 1976 film The Secret Rivals with this sequel that almost achieves a “recommended” status … Continue reading →

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Secret Rivals, The | aka Silver Fox Rivals (1976) Review

Posted on January 4, 2011 by JJ Bona
"The Secret Rivals" Chinese Theatrical Poster

AKA: Enter the Silver Fox Director: Ng See Yuen Cast: Don Wong, John Liu (Chung Liang), Hwang Jang Lee, James Nam, Lui Sau Ching, Yuen Biao Running Time: 87 min. By Milkcan Here is a film that has the right ingredients for a good action flick, but is partnered with a chef that doesn’t know how to prepare them. The Secret Rivals has an obviously talented cast of martial artists, … Continue reading →

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Breaking News (2004) Review

Posted on January 4, 2011 by JJ Bona

Director: Johnnie To Cast: Richie Ren, Kelly Chen, Nick Cheung, Eddie Cheung, Hui Siu Hung, Lam Suet, Yau Yung, Ding Hai Feng, Li Hai Tao, Alan Chui, Ho Hon Chau, Wong Chi Wai, Victy Wong Yin Keung, Wong Wa Wo, Maggie Siu, Simon Yam Running Time: 91 min. By Equinox21 Breaking News, one of Johnny To’s best this ain’t, but it’s certainly FAR from his worst. Coming on the heels … Continue reading →

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Bomb Disposal Officer: Baby Bomb (1994) Review

Posted on January 4, 2011 by JJ Bona

Director: Jamie Luk Writer: Gumby Law, Tony Leung Producer: Tony Leung Cast: Anthony Wong, Lau Ching Wan, Esther Kwan, Alexander Chan, Joe Cheung, Stephen Chang, Parkman Wong Pak Man, Lung Tin Sang, Lam King Kong, Kirk Wong, Lee Diy Yue, Jamie Luk Kim Ming, Wong Wa Wo Running Time: 94 min. By Equinox21 I was quite shocked to be perusing the list of available films on my regular online Asian … Continue reading →

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Bodyguard from Beijing, The | aka The Defender (1994) Review

Posted on January 4, 2011 by JJ Bona
"The Bodyguard from Beijing" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Corey Yuen Cast: Jet Li, Christy Chung Lai Tai, Collin Chou Siu Long, Kent Cheng Jak Si, Joey Leung Wing Chung, Ng Wai Gwok, William Chu Wai Lim, Wong Kam Kong, Chun Kwai Bo, Mike Miller, Corey Yuen Kwai Running Time: 92 min. By Numskull Bitches. Who needs ’em? Certainly not Jet Li, who plays a stoic, disciplined bodyguard (betcha didn’t see that comin’) in this plodding action movie … Continue reading →

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New Police Story | aka Police Story 5 (2004) Review

Posted on January 4, 2011 by JJ Bona
"New Police Story" Blu-ray Cover

Director: Benny Chan Cast: Jackie Chan, Nicholas Tse, Charlie Young, Daniel Wu, Dave Wong Kit, Andy On, Yu Rong Guang, Charlene Choi, Terence Yin, Philip Ng, Ken Lo, Wu Bai Running Time: 124 min. By Mairosu Right movie. Wrong people. That’s a two-sentence short summary of Jackie Chan’s comeback effort, first movie he decided to do after ditching Hollywood and playing the mandatory goofy kung-fu sidekick to the proverbial white … Continue reading →

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Police Story 4: First Strike (1996) Review

Posted on January 4, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Police Story 4: First Strike" Japanese Theatrical Poster

AKA: Police Story IV: Simple Mission Director: Stanley Tong Cast: Jackie Chan, Annie Wu, Jackson Lau Hok Yin, Bill Tung, Ailen Sit Chun Wai, Rocky Lai, William Tuan Wai Lun, Ken, Lo Hui Kwong, Chan Man Ching Running Time: 85/110 min. By GHCO I didn’t enjoy this movie very much. This is supposed to be part of the Police Story series, but I don’t see the connection. In the Chinese … Continue reading →

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