Category Archives: Chinese

Evil Instinct (1996) Review

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Paul Bramhall

Director: Barry Chu Cast: Carrie Ng Ka-Lai, Diana Pang Dan, Bowie Lam Bo-Yi, Evergreen Mak Cheung-Ching, Stuart Ong, Chung Sau-Han, Le Rong-Rong, Yeung Ging-Shing Running Time: 96 min. By Paul Bramhall In 1996 the golden era of the Category III genre had already past its peak, with the excess of the early 90’s classics like Naked Killer and The Untold Story subsiding to the uncertainty of the HK handover the … Continue reading →

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Bodies at Rest (2019) Review

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Paul Bramhall

Director: Renny Harlin  Cast: Nick Cheung Ka-Fai, Richie Ren Xian-Qi, Yang Zi, Feng Jia-Yi, Carlos Chan Ka-Lok, Ma Shu-Liang, Ou-Yang Ching, Roger Kwok Chun-On, Ron Ng Cheuk-Hai Running Time: 94 min. By Paul Bramhall Back in the 90’s it seemed like Renny Harlin was destined to become one of the great action movie directors working in Hollywood. Die Hard 2, Cliffhanger, and The Long Kiss Goodnight all deserve a mention … Continue reading →

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Revenge: A Love Story (2010) Review

Posted on November 26, 2020 by Paul Bramhall

Director: Wong Ching-Po Cast: Juno Mak Jun Lung, Sora Aoi, Chin Siu Ho, Anthony Lau Wing, Ken Lo Hui Kwong, Tony Ho Running Time: 111 min. By Paul Bramhall Most Hong Kong cinema fans hold a special place in their heart for the territories Cat III output that populated the 90’s. A heady concoction usually consisting of graphic violence, ample nudity, and a manic energy which made it impossible to … Continue reading →

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Port of Call: Director’s Cut (2015) Review

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Paul Bramhall
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Director: Philip Yung Cast: Aaron Kwok, Elaine Jin, Patrick Tam, Jessie Li, Michael Ning, Jackie Cai, Maggie Shiu, Eddie Chan, Hatou Yeung, Ellen Li, Don Li, Ronny Yuen, Tam Ping-man Running Time: 120 min. By Paul Bramhall Port of Call is something of an anomaly for the year in which it was made, being a Category III Hong Kong production which received no financing from the Mainland. The end product … Continue reading →

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One-Armed Swordsmen, The (1976) Review

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Ian Whittle

Director: Jimmy Wang Yu Co-director: David Chiang Cast: Jimmy Wang Yu, David Chiang, Lo Lieh, Chang Yi, Liu Meng Yan, Han Ying Chieh, Lung Fei Running Time: 109 min.  By Ian Whittle Given Jimmy Wang Yu’s legendary bad behaviour on sets, and David Chiang’s long feud with Ti Lung, I’d love to have been on the set of this Wang/Chiang team-up, which they produced, directed and starred in. The plot, … Continue reading →

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Vanguard (2020) Review

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Paul Bramhall

Director: Stanley Tong Cast: Jackie Chan, Jackson Lau Hok-Yin, Ai Lun, Yang Yang, Miya Muqi, Zhu Zhengting, Fady Zaky, Xu Ruo Han, Eyad Hourani, Brahim Achabbakhe, Tomer Oz Running Time: 108 min. By Paul Bramhall After reuniting for Kung Fu Yoga, the 2017 promotional video focusing on China-India relations, the ageing action star and director pairing of Jackie Chan and Stanley Tong are back in 2020 with Vanguard! Of course … Continue reading →

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Flowers of War, The (2011) Review

Posted on November 12, 2020 by Jacob Walker
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Director: Zhang Yimou Writer: Liu Heng, Geling Yan Cast: Christian Bale, Ni Ni, Zhang Xinyi, Tong Dawei, Atsuro Watabe, Shigeo Kobayashi, Cao Kefan Running Time: 146 min. By Jacob Walker Zhang Yimou’s underrated war film; 2011’s The Flowers of War, provides a timely reminder that even though we are living through uncertain times, as a species we have experienced and survived much worse. Through urban warfare, the 20th century represented … Continue reading →

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Abduction (2019) Review

Posted on November 6, 2020 by Paul Bramhall
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AKA: Twilight Zodiac Director: Ernie Barbarash Cast: Scott Adkins, Andy On, Truong Ngoc Anh, Lily Ji, Aki Aleong, Daniel Whyte, Mike Leeder, Tom Caserto, Brahim Chab, Philippe Joly, Semiquaver Iafeta, Jai Day Running Time: 98 min. By Paul Bramhall I confess to having intentionally avoided the Scott Adkins vehicle Abduction in 2019. In a year which saw the British martial arts star either headline or feature in the likes of … Continue reading →

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Fist of Fury Part II (1976) Review

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Ian Whittle
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Director: Lee Tso Nam Cast: Bruce Li (aka Ho Chung Tao, James Ho), Lo Lieh, Tien Feng, James Nam Gung Fan, Suen Lam, Philip Ko Fei, Cho Kin, Chan Wai Lau, Lee Kwan, Sit Hon, Jimmy Lee Fong, Shikamura Yasuyoshi, Robert Tai Chi Hsien, To Wai Wo Running Time: 104 min. By Ian Whittle 1976 saw director/producer Lo Wei locate to Taiwan to produce a sequel to his box-office smash … Continue reading →

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Jade Dynasty (2019) Review

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Paul Bramhall

Director: Ching Siu-Tung Cast: Sean Xiao, Li Qin, Meng Mei Qi, Tina Tang, Qiu Xin Zhi, Cecilia Yip, John Chiang, Norman Tsui, Leung Kar-Yan, Hung Yan-Yan, Bao Xiaosong, Chen Liwei, Li Shen Running Time: 101 min.  By Paul Bramhall The hyper-kinetic action and billowing silk of the early 90’s new wave wuxia genre may be a long time ago, but one of the directors whose name is indelibly linked with … Continue reading →

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Dragon’s Claws (1979) Review

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Paul Bramhall
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Director: Joseph Kuo Cast: Lau Kar Yung, Hwang Jang Lee, Wong Biu Chan, Yuen Qiu, Hon Gwok Choi, Chan Lau, Chu Tiet Wo, Lau Hok Nin, Sham Chin Bo, Wong Chi Wai, Got Ping Running Time: 91 min. By Paul Bramhall The kung fu genre had a pretty tough act to follow in 1979, following a year which gave us such timeless classics as Drunken Master, Warriors Two, and Heroes … Continue reading →

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Long Day’s Journey Into Night, A (2018) Review

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Paul Bramhall
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Director: Bi Gan Cast: Tang Wei, Huang Jue, Sylvia Chang, Lee Hong-chi, Chloe Maayan, Ming Dao, Xie Li-Xun Running Time: 138 min. By Paul Bramhall Once in a while a movie comes along that transcends genres and conventions, the type of movie that lingers in the mind long after the credits have rolled, and results in many a late-night conversation. Movies like Lee Chang-dong’s Burning and Takeshi Kitano’s Hana-Bi both … Continue reading →

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Enter the Fat Dragon (2020) Review

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Paul Bramhall

Director: Tanigaki Kenji Cast: Donnie Yen, Niki Chow, Teresa Mo, Wong Jing, Louis Cheung Kai-Chung, Jessica Jann, Takenaka Naoto, Tetsuya Watanabe, Wong Cho-Lam, Lawrence Chou, Jerry Lamb, Yan Hua, Anthony Chan, Philip Ng Running Time: 96 min. By Paul Bramhall I guess any review of Enter the Fat Dragon should begin by addressing its existence (it’s as good a place to start as any!). First up, yes, the production was conceived all thanks to a … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Time in China IV (1993) Review

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Paul Bramhall
"Once Upon a Time in China IV" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Yuen Bun Cast: Vincent Chiu Man Chuk, Jean Wong Ching Ying, Hung Yan Yan, Max Mok Siu Chung, Lau Shun, Billy Chow, Chin Kar Lok, Elaine Lui Siu Ling, Louis Roth Running Time: 101 min. By Paul Bramhall Hot on the heels of Once Upon a Time in China III, otherwise known as “the one with all the lion dancing”, director Tsui Hark felt like he had his finger on … Continue reading →

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Incredible Shaolin Thunderkick (1982) Review

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Paul Bramhall

AKA: Water Retailer of Shantung Director: Kim Seon-Gyeong Cast: Benny Tsui, Eagle Han Ying, Chae Eun-hui, Nam Po-Dong, Choe Myeong-hui, Jang Cheol Running Time: 78 min. By Paul Bramhall There can be no denying that the old-school Korean kung fu movie comes with a bad reputation, one which in my humble opinion isn’t entirely warranted. Sure they have a lot going against them, number one being that almost all were … Continue reading →

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