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Author Archives: Jeff Bona
First trailer for Guy Ritchie’s ‘The Man from U.N.C.L.E’
Due for release on August 14, 2015 is Guy Ritchie’s The Man from U.N.C.L.E. remake, which is based on the hugely popular 1960s television series of the same name. Henry Cavill (Man of Steel) stars as Napoleon Solo opposite Armie Hammer (The Social Network) as Illya Kuryakin. The film also stars Hugh Grant, Elizabeth Debicki, Alicia Vikander and Jared Harris. Set against the backdrop of the early 1960s, at the height … Continue reading
Posted in News
Guest, The (2014) Review
Director: Adam Wingard Writer: Simon Barrett Cast: Dan Stevens, Maika Monroe, Brendan Meyer, Sheila Kelley, Leland Orser, Lance Reddick, Chase Williamson, Jesse Luken, Ethan Embry, Joel David Moore Running Time: 99 min. By Jeff Bona When I think of You’re Next (2011), I think of the French film, Them (2006) and its “unofficial” U.S. remake, The Strangers (2008). It’s almost as if the You’re Next director watched both movies, then thought … Continue reading
John Wick (2014) Review
Director: David Leitch Co-director: Chad Stahelski Cast: Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen, Adrianne Palicki, Bridget Moynahan, Dean Winters, Ian McShane, John Leguizamo, Willem Dafoe, Daniel Bernhardt, Bridget Regan, Lance Reddick, Keith Jardine Running Time: 96 min. By Jeff Bona If there’s one Hollywood superstar who’s maintained a solid connection with the martial arts film genre, it’s Keanu Reeves. Reeves first made this connection in 1999/2003 with the Matrix trilogy, … Continue reading
Posted in Asian Related, News, Other Movies, Reviews
Tagged Chad Stahelski, Daniel Bernhardt, David Leitch, David Patrick Kelly, Keanu Reeves, Willem Dafoe
Yellow Faced Tiger | aka Slaughter in San Francisco (1974) Review
AKA: Karate Cop Director: Lo Wei Cast: Don Wong Tao, Sylvia Chang Ai Chi, Chuck Norris, Chin Yuet Sang, Wong Sam, Yee Kwan, Lam Ching Ying, Daniel Ivan, Robert Jones, Ma Man-Chun Running Time: 100 min. By Jeff Bona Let’s get right into it. Despite of the fact that Lo Wei’s Yellow Faced Tiger was produced in 1974, the film’s origin dates back to 1972, when it was originally planned … Continue reading
Posted in Bruceploitation, Chinese, Golden Harvest, News, Reviews
Tagged Chuck Norris, Don Wong Tao, Lam Ching-ying, Lo Wei, Sylvia Chang
Once Upon a Time in Vietnam | aka Lua Phat (2013) Review
Director: Dustin Nguyen Writer: Dustin Nguyen Cast: Dustin Nguyen, Roger Yuan, Veronica Ngo, Thai Hoa, Nguyen Hoang Quan, Xuan Phat, Hieu Hien, Dinh Ngoc Diep Running Time: 104 min. By Jeff Bona Since Dragon Dynasty’s U.S. release of 2006’s The Rebel, Asian movie enthusiasts have had a major hard-on for Vietnamese action films. The Rebel, with its snappy fight choreography and rich storyline, proved that a Vietnamese production could hold its … Continue reading
Posted in News, Reviews, Vietnamese
Tagged Dustin Nguyen, Roger Yuan, Veronica Ngo (Ngo Thanh Van)
Put Up Your Dux: The Story of Frank Dux (2010) Review
AKA: The True Story of JCVD Bloodsport Director: Jesse Barrett-Mills Co-director: Daniel Gallai Cast: Frank Dux, Joe Fiorentino, Jeff Langton, Sheldon Lettich, Brian Thompson, Vic Moore Running Time: 70 min. By Jeff Bona If you’re a fan of 1988’s Bloodsport, then you might be familiar with the name Frank Dux. If not – or if you’ve forgotten – here’s a refresher: In Bloodsport, the name of the character Jean-Claude Van … Continue reading
Posted in Asian Related, Documentary, News, Reviews
Tagged Frank Dux, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Sheldon Lettich
Weapon of Choice (2014) Review
AKA: Fist 2 Fist 2 Director: Jino Kang Co-director: Tony Urgo Cast: Jino Kang, Douglas Olsson, Katherine Celio, Artem Mishin, Kelly Lou Dennis, Don Williams, John Carney, Steven Menasche, Robert D. Parham, William Armando Running Time: 103 min. By Jeff Bona If you’re willing to take a break from all the mundane action movies playing in theaters, look no further than Jino Kang’s latest revenge thriller, Weapon of Choice. Also known as … Continue reading
Macabre | aka Rumah Dara (2009) Review
Director: The Mo Brothers Cast: Julie Estelle, Shareefa Daanish, Imelda Therinne, Arifin Putra, Ruli Lubis, Ario Bayu, Sigi Wimala, Daniel Mananta, Mike Lucock, Dendy Subangil Running Time: 95 min. By Jeff Bona Thanks to Gareth Evans’ The Raid and The Raid 2, the exciting new wave of Indonesian cinema has found its way to a whole new audience. Although Evans is somewhat of the spokesman, it’s movies like 2009’s Macabre (aka Rumah … Continue reading
Posted in Indonesian, News, Reviews
Tagged Arifin Putra, Julie Estelle, Kimo Stamboel, The Mo Brothers, Timo Tjahjanto
Enemies Closer (2013) Review
AKA: Maximum Soldier Director: Peter Hyams Cast: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Tom Everett Scott, Orlando Jones, Kristopher Van Varenberg Running Time: 95 min. By Jeff Bona It’s been nearly 20 years since Jean-Claude Van Damme and director Peter Hyams (2010: The Year We Make Contact) made a film together. Hyams first directed Van Damme during the action star’s career-peak in 1994’s Timecop, then again in 1995’s Sudden Death. The duo’s collaboration … Continue reading
Posted in Asian Related, News, Reviews
Tagged Jean-Claude Van Damme, Kristopher Van Varenberg, Peter Hyams
On the Job (2013) Review
Director: Erik Matti Cast: Piolo Pascual, Gerald Anderson, Joel Torre, Joey Marquez, Michael de Mesa, Leo Martinez, Angel Aquino, Vivian Velez, Niño Muhlach Running Time: 121 min. By Jeff Bona When I think of Filipino films, two things come to mind: goofy comedies and melodramas with overacting. My opinion comes from what I’ve seen on TV while vacationing in the Philippines and what I’ve witnessed while at my Aunt’s house … Continue reading
Welcome to the Jungle (2013) Review
Director: Rob Meltzer Writer: Jeff Kauffman Cast: Adam Brody, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Rob Huebel, Kristen Schaal, Megan Boone, Dennis Haysbert, Aaron Takahashi, Dennis Haysbert, Juan C. Defendini, Kristopher Varenberg, Bianca Bree Running Time: 95 min. By Jeff Bona There are two facts you should know about Welcome to the Jungle before you dive in: 1) It’s not a Jean-Claude Van Damme movie. If you’re expecting something like Kickboxer, you’re in for … Continue reading
Bruce Lee: In Pursuit of the Dragon (2009) Review
Director: John Little Writer: John Little Cast: John Little, Bruce Lee, Malisa Longo, Jon T. Benn, Anders Nelsson, Riccardo Billi, Chaplin Chang Running Time: 90 minutes By Jeff Bona If you’re a die hard Bruce Lee fanatic and you’re sick and tired of all the countless Bruce Lee documentaries that contain the same footage, usual interview clips and a bunch of other “talking heads,” then John Little’s In Pursuit of the Dragon is … Continue reading
Posted in Asian Related, Chinese, Documentary, News, Reviews
Tagged Anders Nelson, Bruce Lee, Chaplin Chang, John Little, Jon Benn, Malisa Longo, Riccardo Billi
No Retreat, No Surrender II | aka Raging Thunder (1987) Review
Director: Corey Yuen Cast: Loren Avedon, Matthias Hues, Max Thayer, Cynthia Rothrock, Hwang Jang Lee, Roy Horan, Patra Wanthivanond, Nirut Sirichanya, Chesda ‘Pop’ Smithsuth Running Time: 97/104 min. By Jeff Bona If you think Jackie Chan and John Woo were the first (after Bruce Lee’s Enter the Dragon, of course) to introduce real Hong Kong action to mainstream moviegoers in America, think again. In 1985, Hong Kong’s Seasonal Film Corporation, … Continue reading
Posted in Asian Related, Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Corey Yuen, Cynthia Rothrock, Hwang Jang Lee, Keith W. Strangberg, Loren Avedon, Matthias Hues, Max Thayer, Roy Horan
Rolling Thunder (1977) Review
Director: John Flynn Cast: William Devane, Tommy Lee Jones, Linda Haynes, James Best, Dabney Coleman, Luke Askew Running Time: 95 min. By Jeff Bona Being the film nut that I am, I feel like I should have seen this movie years ago. Even its title explodes with coolness. When I think of Rolling Thunder, two things come to mind: The first is an unrelated 1986 video game called Rolling Thunder, a … Continue reading
Posted in Other Movies, Reviews
Tagged John Flynn, Paul Schrader, Tommy Lee Jones, William Devane
Yellow Sea, The (2010) Review
AKA: The Murderer Director: Na Hong-jin Cast: Ha Jung-Woo, Kim Yun-Seok, Chul-Min Lee, Seong-Ha Cho, Jae-hwa Kim, Kwak Do-Won Running Time: 140 min. By Jeff Bona The director of 2008’s The Chaser returns with The Yellow Sea, a down and dirty thriller that doesn’t exactly have the most catchiest title – personally, I would have titled it The Chaser Part II: Even More F*cked Up, which is pretty much the … Continue reading
Posted in Korean, Reviews
Tagged Ahn Seo-hyun, Ha Jung-Woo, Kim Yun-Seok, Kwak Do-Won, Na Hong-jin
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