Author Archives: JJ Bona

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 →

Posted in Chinese, News, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , |

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 →

Posted in Chinese, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , |

Bomb Disposal Officer: Baby Bomb (1994) Review

Posted on January 4, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Bomb Disposal Officer: Baby Bomb" Chinese VCD Cover

Director: Jamie Luk 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 films shopping site and stumbled upon a film … Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese, Reviews | Tagged , , , , |

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 →

Posted in Chinese, Golden Harvest, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , |

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 →

Posted in Chinese, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , |

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 →

Posted in Chinese, Golden Harvest, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , |

Police Story 3: Supercop (1992) Review

Posted on January 4, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Police Story 3" Japanese Theatrical Poster

Director: Stanley Tong Cast: Jackie Chan, Michelle Yeoh, Yuen Wah, Maggie Cheung Man Yuk, Kenneth Tsang, Josephine Koo, Bill Tung, Philip Chan Yan Kin, Mars, Ken Lo Wai-Kwong Running Time: 90/95 min. By Numskull This is a review for Police Story 3. Not “Supercop.” FUCK “Supercop.” Police Story 3. Yeah, baby. Jackie Chan, director of the first two Police Story films, passes the reins to Stanley Tong and shares the … Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese, Golden Harvest, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , |

Police Story 2 (1988) Review

Posted on January 3, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Police Story 2" Japanese DVD Cover

AKA: Police Force 2 Director: Jackie Chan Cast: Jackie Chan, Maggie Cheung, Lam Gwok Hung, Bill Tung Biu, Benny Lai, John Cheung, Ben Lam Kwok Bun, Mars, Charlie Cho Cha Lei, Chu Yuan Running Time: 100 min. By Ro I liked this movie even more than the first. The plot and characters are more developed than in Part I, and the humor is less broad. Jackie’s been demoted (due to … Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese, Golden Harvest, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , |

Police Story (1985) Review

Posted on January 3, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Police Story" Chinese Theatrical Poster

AKA: Police Force Director: Jackie Chan Producer: Leonard Ho Cast: Jackie Chan, Brigitte Lin, Maggie Cheung, Lam Gwok Hung, Mars, Bill Tung, Chu Yuan, Fung Hak On, Charlie Cho, Tai Bo, Paul Wong Kwan, Benny Lai Keung-Kuen Running Time: 85/94 min. By Alexander First of all, if you want to read a kick-ass review of this film, scroll down to Vic Nguyen’s below. And since every second of Police Story … Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese, Golden Harvest, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , |

Sympathy for Lady Vengeance (2005) Review

Posted on January 3, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Sympathy for Lady Vengeance" Korean Theatrical Poster

Director: Park Chan-wook Cast: Lee Young-Ae, Choi Min-Sik, Kwon Ye-Young, Kim Shi-Hoo, Oh Dal-Su, Lee Seung-Shin, Ko Su-Hee, Kim Byung-Ok, Ra Mi-Ran, Seo Young-Ju, Kim Bu-Seon Running Time: 112 min. By Mighty Peking Man Watching a Park Chan-Wook film is like listening to a new Radiohead album; at first, you’re not exactly sure what to think, but your initial reaction to the production is positive. To simply put it, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Korean, Reviews | Tagged , , , |

Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002) Review

Posted on January 3, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance" Korean Theatrical Poster

AKA: Myboksu Director: Park Chan-wook Cast: Song Gang-Ho, Shin Ha-Gyun, Bae Doo-Na, Im Ji-Eun, Han Bo-Bae, Kim Se-Dong, Lee Dae-Yeon Running Time: 175 min. By Owlman While watching SFMV, I couldn’t help recalling my own bitter memories of a tragic moment several years ago. A very dear female friend of mine was found stabbed to death and her body dumped in a hockey equipment bag behind a hotel. While her … Continue reading →

Posted in Korean, Reviews | Tagged , , , , |

Hitman in the Hand of Buddha (1981) Review

Posted on January 3, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Hitman in the Hand of Buddha" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Hwang Jang Lee Cast: Hwang Jang Lee, Fan Mei Sheng, Eddie Ko, Tino Wong Cheung, Meng Hoi, Corey Yuen, To Siu Ming, Yeung Wai, Bruce Cheung Mong, Kim Yu-Haeng Running Time: 90 min. By Perkele Wong Jing and his brother work in a rice trading company but their competitors discover that they are cheating the public. These competitors hire a top fighter to deal with the brothers. A rare … Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese, Korean, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , |

Shaolin Fox Conspiracy | aka Jade Dagger Ninja (1982) Review

Posted on January 3, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Shaolin Fox Conspiracy" International Theatrical Poster

AKA: Forest Due, Ninja Jade Dragon Director: Li Chao Yung Cast: Tin Peng, Chung Wa, Doris Lung Chung Erh, Rose Gua Ah Leh, Wong Hap, Nancy Yen Nan Hs, Chin Meng, Tin Yau, Kam Kong, Chen Chin Hai, Ma Cheung, Mau Ging Shun, Shut Chung Tin, Wong Chi Sang, Yun Zhong Yue Running Time: 75 min. By Joe909 This one may not be very well known, but it’s a gem … Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , |

SPL: Sha Po Lang | aka Kill Zone (2005) Review

Posted on January 3, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Kill Zone" International DVD Cover

Director: Wilson Yip Cast: Donnie Yen, Sammo Hung, Simon Yam, Wu Jing, Liu Kai Chi, Timmy Hung Tin Ming, Austin Wai Tin Chi, Kenji Tanigaki, Ken Cheung Chi Yiu, Au Hin Wai Running Time: 93 min. By Cobak When I saw this film I was starving, not just for dinner (which I actually was) but for some good Hong Kong cinema. HK cinema fans have been waiting since 2001’s Fulltime … Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese, Reviews | Tagged , , , , |

Crystal Hunt (1991) Review

Posted on January 2, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Crystal Hunt" American DVD Cover

Director: Hsu Hsia Producer: Chui Fat Cast: Donnie Yen Chi Tan, Carrie Ng Kar Lai, Ken Lo Hui Kwong, Sibelle Hu Hui Zhong, Fujimi Nadeki, John Salvitti, Tin Ching, William Ho Ka Kui, Hsu Hsia, Chu Tiet Wo, Chui Fat, Leung Kar Yan, Gordon Liu Chia Hui Running Time: 90 min. By Tyler After some great work with Yuen Woo Ping in films like Tiger Cage and Iron Monkey, there … Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
  1. Pages:
  3. 1
  4. ...
  5. 360
  6. 361
  7. 362
  8. 363
  9. 364
  10. 365
  11. 366
  12. 367
  13. 368
  14. 369
  15. 370
  16. 371