Author Archives: JJ Bona

Dragon Tamers, The | aka Belles of Taekwondo (1975) Review

January 23, 2011 JJ Bona
"The Dragon Tamers" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: John Woo Cast: Ji Han Jae, James Tien, Carter Wong Ka Tat, Yeung Wai, Chan Chuen, Gam Kei Chu, Hsu Hsia, Yuen Wah, Chui Man Fooi, Yue Yin Ching Running Time: 107 min. By Alvin George Long before he was a master of “heroic bloodshed” gangster films, John Woo was just another young director struggling to make it in the Hong Kong film industry. The chop-socky thriller known as … Continue reading →

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Kick-Ass (2010) Review

January 23, 2011 JJ Bona
"Kick-Ass" Korean Theatrical Poster

Director: Matthew Vaughn Cast: Aaron Johnson, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Mark Strong, Chloe Grace Moretz, Nicolas Cage Running Time: 117 min. By Mighty Peking Man Dave Lizewski (Aaron Johnson), a not-so-average comic book dork, has had enough of watching innocent people – including himself – be victimized by the scum of society; he orders a cool wetsuit-like costume from amazon.com, arms himself with a pair of batons and begins training (which mostly … Continue reading →

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Tattoo Connection, The | aka Black Belt Jones 2 (1978) Review

January 23, 2011 JJ Bona
"The Tattoo Connection" Theatrical Poster

AKA: Hong Kong Connection Director: Lee Tso Nam Cast: Chan Lau, Chan Sing, Cheng Fu Hung, Jim Kelly, Kong Do, Tony Leung Siu Hung, Sham Chin Bo, Tan Tao Liang, Wan Faat, Bolo Yeung, Lee Hoi San Running Time: 90 min. By Joseph Kuby Disclaimer: The real title for the film is ‘The Tattoo Connection’ though the UK DVD is called Black Belt Jones 2, even the original theatrical trailers … Continue reading →

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Avenging Boxer | aka Method Man (1979) Review

January 23, 2011 JJ Bona

AKA: Fearless Young Boxer Director: Jimmy Shaw Feng Producer: Jimmy Shaw Feng Cast: Peter Chang, Casanova Wong, Hwa Ling, Chan Wai Lau, Lee Kwan, Chai Kai, Lung Fei, Ma Chin Ku, Wang Man Chuen, Su Chen Ping, Au Lap Bo, Boon Saam, Geung Yee Gwan, Hui Lap, Philip So Yuen Fung, Wong Gwok Chue, Wong Wing Sang, Woo Hon Cheung, Yuen Sam Running Time: 92 min. By Joseph Kuby This … Continue reading →

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Accident, The (1998) Review

January 23, 2011 JJ Bona

Director: Katie Kwan Co-director: Julian Lee Chi Chiu Cast: Gigi Lai Chi, Andrew Lin Hoi, Ben Ng Ngai Cheung, Patrick Tse Yin, Almen Wong Pui Ha, Wong Hei, Christine Ng Wing Meim, Joey Yung Cho Yee Running Time: 83 min. By Gwailo Ponderous 1 hr. 23 min. film by director Julien Lee weaves together stories of lives affected by a train accident. Head scratcher of a film doesn’t seem to … Continue reading →

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Now you can get Revenge with Animeigo’s help

January 23, 2011 JJ Bona

Coming April 2011 A minor quarrel escalates into a duel. A death creates a debt of honor. The demands of honor outweigh the demands of justice, and force friends to spill each other’s blood. And the need for victory requires the sacrifice of honor. One simple argument spawns death, madness, and a final confrontation that will leave the sandy soil soaked with blood. Starring Kinnosuke Nakamura, and directed by Tadashi … Continue reading →

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Body Jumper (2001) Review

January 22, 2011 JJ Bona

AKA: Porp Weed Sayong Director: Haeman Chatemee Cast: Danai Samutkochorn, Angie Grant, Chompunoot Piyapane, Chatewut Watcharakhun, Chaicharn Nimpulsawasdi, Napatsanun Thaweekitthavorn Running Time: 98 min. By Numskull Body Jumper is a horror-comedy that has but two settings: “Knowingly Campy” for the former aspect and “Gleefully Lowbrow” for the latter. It’s good fun, but there are no genuine scares to be had, and at some point even the most thick-headed viewer will … Continue reading →

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Bangkok Haunted (2000) Review

January 22, 2011 JJ Bona

Director: Pisuth Praesanegaim Co-director: Oxide Pang Cast: Pete Thong-Jeur, Pramote Sangsorn, Pimsiree Pimsee, Dawan Singha-Wee, Kalyanut Sriboonrueng Running Time: 130 min. By Numskull Three nattering women in a bar each fire off a horror story aimed at the viewer. The first two miss, and the third inflicts only a minor flesh wound. Better luck next time, ladies. To start things off, we have either “Legend of the Drum” or “Arm … Continue reading →

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Rebel Intruders, The | aka Killer Army (1980) Review

January 22, 2011 JJ Bona
"The Rebel Intruders" Chinese Theatrical Poster

AKA: The Guerillas Director: Chang Cheh Cast: Philip Kwok, Wong Lik, Sun Chien, Chiang Sheng, Lo Meng, Lu Feng, Choh Seung Wan, Wang Han Chen, Yeung Hung, Chui Tai Ping, Chan Hon Kwong, Chan Shu Kei, Chin Siu Ho, Chow Kin Ping, Chui Shing Chan, Keung Hon, Lui Hung, Siao Yuk, Tony Tam Running Time: 90 min. By Joe909 Made towards the end of their run with the Shaw Brothers, … Continue reading →

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Magnificent Ruffians, The | aka Destroyers (1979) Review

January 22, 2011 JJ Bona
Magnificent Ruffians aka Destroyers DVD (Tokyo Shock)

Director: Chang Cheh Cast: Lu Feng, Lo Meng, Wong Lik, Philip Kwok Chung Fung, Chiang Sheng, Sun Chien, Lau Fong Sai, Wang Lai, Annie Liu On Lai, Chui Tai Ping, Chan Fai Kei, Chan Hon Kwong, Chan Hung, Choi Kwok Keung, Chow Kin Ping Running Time: 100 min. By Joe909 Magnificent Ruffians is part of a trio of Venoms movies that can be lumped together, as all of them take … Continue reading →

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Killers Five (1969) Review

January 21, 2011 JJ Bona

AKA: Killers 5 Director: Cheng Kang Cast: Tang Ching, Li Ching, Guk Fung (Ku Feng), Cheng Miu (Ching Miao), Wong Kwong Yue (Wang Kuang-Yu), Carrie Ku Mei Running Time: 81 min. By Mighty Peking Man A princess has been kidnapped by an evil warlord and it’s up to a master swordsman (Tang Ching) to rescue her. Recruited by the princess’ father, the swordsman enlists a group of individuals to assist … Continue reading →

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Golden Swallow | aka The Girl with the Thunderbolt Kick (1968) Review

January 21, 2011 JJ Bona
"Golden Swallow" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Chang Cheh Cast: Jimmy Wang Yu, Cheng Pei Pei, Chiu Sam Yin, Yeung Chi Hing (Yang Chih-Ching), Lo Lieh, Wu Ma, David Chiang, Lau Kar Wing, Cheng Miu, Lam Kau, Ku Feng Running Time: 104 mins. By Mighty Peking Man Golden Swallow is the sequel to King Hu’s 1966 masterpiece, Come Drink With Me. Chang Cheh takes over the director’s chair and transforms Hu’s classic theatrical-style flick into an … Continue reading →

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Have Sword, Will Travel (1969) Review

January 21, 2011 JJ Bona

Director: Chang Cheh Producer: Runme Shaw Cast: David Chiang, Ti Lung, Li Ching, Wong Chung (Wang Chung), Guk Fung (Ku Feng), Chan Sing (Chen Hsing), Cheng Sam, Wong Kwong Yue, Wong Ching Ho, Cliff Lok, Lau Kong, Hung Lau, Yen Shi Kwan Running Time: 101 min. By Numskull A flawed but nonetheless enjoyable romance-tinged swordplay film from Chang Cheh, from a few years before those lovable Venoms smashed, gouged, and … Continue reading →

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Invincible Enforcer (1979) Review

January 21, 2011 JJ Bona

Director: Cheng Kang Cast: Lau Wing (Liu Yung), Fan Lei (Fanny), Helen Poon (Bing Seung, Pan Ping-Chang), Lam Fai Wong (Lin Hui-Huang), Wong Yung, Chen Kuan Tai, Si Wai, Ngaai Fei (Ai Fei), Chan Shen Running Time: 107 min. By Mighty Peking Man “Some medicines when administered are more painful than the disease. Similarly some law enforcers are more harmful than the convicts.” – From the film’s preface Jiang Chai … Continue reading →

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New One-Armed Swordsman, The (1971) Review

January 21, 2011 JJ Bona
"The New One-Armed Swordsman" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Chang Cheh Producer: Runme Shaw Cast: Li Ching, Ti Lung, David Chiang, Ku Feng, Liu Kang, Chan Sing, Wang Ching Ho, Wong Chung, Shen Lao, Wang Kuang Yu, Cheng Hong Yip, Yuen Shun-Yi Running Time: 93 min. By Mighty Peking Man Lei Li (David Cheung) is a young warrior who has made a name for himself in the martial world. Armed with his twin-sword technique, Lei Li is practically … Continue reading →

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