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Author Archives: JJ Bona
Corruptor, The (1999) Review
AKA: N.Y.P.D. 15 Director: James Foley Cast: Chow Yun-Fat, Mark Wahlberg, Ric Young, Paul Ben-Victor, Jon Kit Lee, Andrew Pang, Brian Cox, Elizabeth Lindsey, Byron Mann, Bill MacDonald Running Time: 110 min. By Numskull After seeing this movie, I breathed a huge sigh of relief. While not spectacular, it’s very solid in every way that counts, and after the abysmal Replacement Killers, Chow Yun-Fat was in dire need of a … Continue reading
Posted in Asian Related, Reviews
Tagged Brian Cox, Byron Mann, Chow Yun-fat, Jon Kit Lee, Kim Chan, Mark Wahlberg, Ric Young
Year of the Dragon (1985) Review
Director: Michael Cimino Producer: Dino De Laurentiis Cast: Mickey Rourke, John Lone, Ariane, Leonard Termo, Raymond J. Barry, Caroline Kava, Eddie Jones, Joey Chin, Victor Wong, Fan Mei Sheng, Mark Hammer Running Time: 134 min. By James H. Stanley White is a man obsessed. He is a Vietnam veteran, and a New York cop assigned to Chinatown. Moreover, he is a racist. His experiences in ‘Nam have left him jaded … Continue reading
Posted in Asian Related, Other Movies, Reviews
Tagged Ariane, Fan Mei Sheng, Joey Chin, John Lone, Michael Cimino, Mickey Rourke, Oliver Stone, Raymond J. Barry, Victor Wong
Tears of the Black Tiger (2000) Review
Director: Wisit Sasanatieng Writer: Wisit Sasanatieng Cast: Chartchai Ngamsan, Stella Malucchi, Supakorn Kitsuwon, Sombat Metanee Running Time: 110 min. By Mighty Peking Man Bravo, Wisit Sasanatieng!!! Tears of the Black Tiger is a Thai Western flick, a romance-drama and an ultra violent spectacle all rolled into one; But here’s the kicker – it was filmed in black and white, then artificially colored, tinted and tweaked to make it look like … Continue reading
13 Beloved | aka 13: Game of Death (2006) Review
AKA: 13 Beloved, 13 Game Sayong Director: Chookiat Sakveerakul Cast: Krissada Sukosol, Sarunyoo Wongkrachang, Achita Sikamana, Nattapong Arunnate, Namfon Pakdee, Piyapan Choopech, Philip Wilson Running Time: 109 min. By Mighty Peking Man Chit is a young salesman who is experiencing rough times: His girlfriend just left him, he’s in serious debt and his car has just been repossessed because of late payments. To make matters worse, he comes into work … Continue reading
Crazy Thunder Road (1980) Review
Director: Sogo Ishii Producer: Mitsuhiko Akita, Hiroshi Kobayashi Cast: Tatsuo Yamada, Hiroshi Kaiya, Masamitsu Daichi, Yōsuke Nakajima, Tadashi Kamiya, Akihiro Kimura, Hiroyuki Kiyosue, Katsunori Hirose, Masahiro Ōzeki, Nenji Kobayashi, Masashi Kojima, Koji Nanjō, Michiko Kitahara, Naoto Ōmori, Masahiro Yoshiwara, Akemi Morimura Running Time: 90 min. By Joe909 As of this writing, I’m 27 years old, and I’ve realized through the wisdom of age that one shouldn’t get too excited to … Continue reading
Kamui Gaiden | aka Kamui The Lone Ninja (2009) Review
AKA: Kamui Director: Yoichi Sai Cast: Ken ichi Matsuyama, Koyuki Koyuki, Kaoru Kobayashi, Koichi Sato, Hideaki Ito Running Time: 120 min. By Mighty Peking Man “Kamui Gaiden” is the story of a Kamui (Ken’ichi Matsuyama), an ex-evil ninja who turns his back on his evil ways to pursue a peaceful lifestyle. However, everywhere he goes, he is followed and attacked by his former ninja clan, who now consider him a … Continue reading
Bruce Lee: The Man, The Myth (1976) Review
AKA: Bruce Lee – True Story Director: Ng See Yuen Cast: Bruce Li (aka Ho Chung Tao, James Ho), Unicorn Chan, Chu Chi Ling. Fung King Man, Alan Chui Chung San, Sham Chin Bo, Mars, Fung Hak On, Lee Hoi San, Carl Scott, Chung Chaan Chi, Fong Yuen, Gam Tin Chue, Lau Kwok Shing, Leung Siu Chung, Wong Mei, Yip Chun Running Time: 85/90 min. By Joseph Kuby Fun Filler! … Continue reading
Merantau | aka Merantau Warrior (2009) Review
Director: Gareth Evans Producer: Ario Sagantoro Cast: Iko Uwais, Sisca Jessica, Christine Hakim, Donny Alamsyah, Yusuf Aulia, Laurent Buson, Alex Abbad, Mads Koudal, Yayan Ruhian, Rahyma Yanii Running Time: 135 min. By Mighty Peking Man Young Yuda (Iko Uwais) has reached the point in his life where he must leave his hometown, prove his manhood, and find success on his own. It’s his way of following a family tradition known … Continue reading
Bruce Lee: A Dragon Story | aka Dragon Dies Hard (1974) Review
Director: Shut Dik Writer: Lui Ban-Chung Cast: Bruce Li (Ho Chung Tao, James Ho), Na Yan-Sau, Tang Pei, Cheung Tai-Wai, Gam Wing-Cheung, Chu Sing-Yat, Cheng Fu-Hung, Si Wai, Ngai Yat-Ping, Kong Kwok-Ping, Ann Winston, Chow Jun Shih Ting-Ken Running Time: 90 min. By Mighty Peking Man Made in 1974, about a year after Bruce Lee’s death, “Bruce Lee: A Dragon Story” is possibly the first bio-pic on Bruce Lee. It’s … Continue reading
Posted in Bruceploitation, Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Ann Winston, Bruce Li (Ho Chung Tao), Chen Chin Hai
Bruce and the Shaolin Bronzemen (1980) Review
AKA: King Boxer 2 Director: Joseph Kong Producer: Robert Jeffrey Cast: Bruce Le (aka Huang Kin Long, Wong Kin Lung), Chan Sing, Lita Vasquez, Chang Lee, Ruby Anna, Cloyd Robinson, Nona Herrera, Vivian Velasco, Ernie Ortega, Tsing Tong Tsai, Angel Confiado, Ruben Ramos, Jimmy Cruz, Romeo Blanco, Joe Canlas, Ely Rufuerzo, Ed Ramos, Nanding De La Cruz, Bill Feijoo Running Time: 78 min. By Joseph Kuby One film critic put … Continue reading
Better Tomorrow, A III: Love and Death in Saigon (1989) Review
AKA: A Better Tomorrow 3 Director: Tsui Hark Cast: Chow Yun Fat, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Anita Mui Yim Fong, Sek Kin, Nam Yin, Maggie Cheung Ho Yee, Saburo Tokito, Andrew Kam, Wong Chi Wai Running Time: 125 min. By Joseph Kuby Aplomb-filled Saga! A Better Tomorrow 3 is a prequel to the first film. It’s set in war-torn Vietnam and was directed by Tsui Hark. Despite not being as … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Anita Mui Yim Fong, Chow Yun-fat, Nam Yin, Shih Kien, To Wai Wo, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Tsui Hark
Better Tomorrow II, A (1987) Review
Director: John Woo Producer: Tsui Hark Cast: Chow Yun-Fat, Ti Lung, Leslie Cheung, Dean Shek, Emily Chu, Kenneth Tsang, Regina Kent, Kwan San, Chindy Lau, Dean Harrington, Mark King Running Time: 103 min. By Joseph Kuby Awesomely Ace Addition! A lot of people hate this movie, like as if Wong Jing had bought the rights to the series and messed things up. To be honest, I think the problems that … Continue reading
Better Tomorrow, A (1986) Review
Director: John Woo Producer: Tsui Hark Cast: Chow Yun-Fat, Ti Lung, Leslie Cheung, Waise Lee, Emily Chu, Kenneth Tsang, Shek Yin-Chi, Tien Feng, Kam Hing-Yin, Wong Hap, John Woo, Shing Fui-On Running Time: 95 min. By Joseph Kuby Definitely worth the hype! This film is slightly melodramatic (due to Chow Yun Fat but more particularly Leslie Cheung) though the film has a strong emotional undercurrent running through it which beats … Continue reading
White Valentine (1999) Review
Director: Yang Yun-Ho Cast: Park Sin-Yang, Jeon Ji-Hyeon, Jeon Mu-Song, Kim Se-Jun, Kim Young-Ok, Yang Dong-Keun, Kang Jin-Wu, Jang Myeong-Cheol, Park Mi-Rae Running Time: 89 min. By Mighty Peking Man Jung-min (Jeon Ji-Hyeon) is a young woman who drops out of school to pursue her love for “art,” a pastime she wants to make her career. She mysteriously lost her parents when she was very young, and now, lives and … Continue reading
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