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Category Archives: Chinese
Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons (2013) Review
AKA: New Chinese Odyssey Director: Stephen Chow Co-director: Derek Kwok Cast: Wen Zhang, Shu Qi, Huang Bo, Chrissie Chow, Lee Sheung Ching, Eddie Yeung Lun, Tong Liya, Xing Yu, Tang Yixin, Fung Min-hun, Chiu Chi Ling Running Time: 110 min. By Paul Bramhall Hong Kong star Stephen Chow is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable names in the industry, having spent the decade that was the 90’s as the quintessential director, writer and … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Derek Kwok, Shu Qi, Stephen Chow, Xing Yu
Legend of Wisely, The (1987) Review
AKA: Legend of the Golden Pearl Director: Teddy Robin Kwan Cast: Sam Hui, Ti Lung, Joey Wong, Teddy Robin Kwan, Bruce Baron, Blacky Ko, Heidi Makinen, Alan Kuo Yau Lun, Alan Lee, Kim Fan Running Time: 86 min. By Matthew Le-feuvre With an unambiguous career spanning back to the infant days of Golden Harvest, Sam Hui – younger brother of Michael and Ricky – is probably better known internationally for … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Blacky Ko Sau Leung, Bruce Barron, Joey Wong Cho-Yin, Sam Hui, Teddy Robin Kwan, Ti Lung
As the Light Goes Out (2014) Review
Director: Derek Kwok Cast: Nicholas Tse, Shawn Yue, Simon Yam, Hu Jun, Patrick Tam, Liu Kai Chi, Andy On, Bai Bing Running Time: 116 min. By Kyle Warner There seems to be a shared belief among most filmgoers that firefighter dramas have nothing new to say or do. And while it’s true that As the Light Goes Out does occasionally tread on some familiar ground, it also proves that there … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Andy On Chi Kit, Bai Bing, Derek Kwok, Jackie Chan, Nicholas Tse, Patrick Tam, Shawn Yue, Simon Yam
Kung Fu Jungle | aka Kung Fu Killer (2014) Review
Director: Teddy Chen Cast: Donnie Yen, Bai Bing, Charlie Young, Wang Baoqiang, David Chiang, Alex Fong, Zhang Lan Xin, Stephen Tung Wei, Chin Kar Lok, Xing Yu, William Chan, Raymond Chow, Nicky Li, Deep Ng, Yuen Bun, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung Running Time: 100 min. By Paul Bramhall After initially being called Last of the Best, and then Kung Fu Killer, Donnie Yen’s fourth and final starring role of 2014 arrives … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Alex Fong Chung Sun, Bai Bing, Charlie Young Choi Nei, Chin Kar Lok, David Chiang, Donnie Yen, Raymond Chow, Stephen Tung Wai, Teddy Chan, Wang Baoqiang, Yuen Bun
Kung Fu Zombie (1981) Review
AKA: Kung Fu Zombies Director: Wa Yat Wang Cast: Billy Chong Chun Lai (aka Willy Dozan), Kong Do, Kwan Yung Moon, Cheng Hong Yip, Chan Lau, Pak Sha Lik, Jeng Kei Ying, Woo Wai, Wong Yu Running Time: 80 min. By Paul Bramhall Thanks to the success of recent movies such as The Raid and its sequel, Indonesian action stars like Iko Uwais and Yayan Ruhian have quickly become familiar … Continue reading
My Rebellious Son (1982) Review
Director: Sun Chung Cast: Alexander Fu Sheng, Ku Feng, Cecilia Wong Hang Sau, Michael Chan Wai Man, John Ladalski, Johnny Wang Lung Wei, Ngaai Fei, Tang Ching, Walter Tso Tat Wah, Tin Ching, Yuen Bun, Yuen Wah Running Time: 93 min. By Matthew Le-feuvre It’s difficult to embrace that it has been well over three decades since box office idol Alexander Fu Sheng’s tragic death. In just ten years, this … Continue reading
Zombie 108 (2012) Review
AKA: Z-108 Director: Joe Chien Cast: Yung Cheung, Yvonne Yao, Tai Bo, Jack Kao Jie, Dennis To, Lena Lam, Cica Zhou Running Time: 87 min. By Paul Bramhall “The first genre movie combining apocalypse and zombie in Chinese film history” the tag-line for Zombie 108 proudly declares. Well, who doesn’t love a bit of zombie? And if it’s history making zombie, well, even better. The movie is the sophomore feature … Continue reading
14 Blades (2010) Review
Director: Daniel Lee Writer: Abe Kwong, Daniel Lee Cast: Donnie Yen, Vicky Zhao Wei, Wu Chun, Qi Yu Wu, Kate Tsui, Chen Kuan Tai, Wu Ma, Sammo Hung, Xu Xiang Dong, Chen Zhi Hui, An Ruiyun, Ding Xiao Lung, Fung Hak On, Lam Chi Tai, Damian Lau, Law Kar Ying Running Time: 114 min. By Kyle Warner Donnie Yen’s 14 Blades was first released internationally back in 2010. The film … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Chen Kuan-tai, Damian Lau, Daniel Lee Yan Gong, Donnie Yen, Fung Hak On, Lam Chi Tai, Lau, Sammo Hung, Vicky Zhao Wei, Wu Ma
Iceman 3D (2014) Review
Director: Law Wing Cheong Cast: Donnie Yen, Wang Baoqiang, Eva Huang Sheng Yi, Simon Yam, Lo Hoi Pang, Jacqueline Chong, Lam Suet, Benny Chan, Mark Wu You Fai, Hu Ming, Lo Fan Running Time: 104 min. By Paul Bramhall 2014 has been a busy 12 months for Donnie Yen, with Special ID, The Monkey King, Kung Fu Jungle, and Iceman 3D all hitting cinema screens over the course of the … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Donnie Yen, Law Wing Cheong, Simon Yam, Wang Baoqiang
Bruce Lee: The Legend (1983) Review
Writer: Russell Cawthorne Narration: James B. Nicholson Cast: Bruce Lee, Raymond Chow, Nora Miao, Linda Lee Cadwell, Hugh O’Brian, Betty Ting Pei, Gig Young, Chuck Norris, Robert Clouse, Chuck Norris, Sammo Hung, Jackie Chan, Andre Morgan, Fred Weintraub Running Time: 88 min. By Matthew Le-feuvre In 1973, still fresh from the trauma of Bruce Lee’s abrupt and unforeseen death, Golden Harvest decided to produce a full length documentary entitled Bruce … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Documentary, Golden Harvest, News, Reviews
Tagged Andre Morgan, Betty Ting Pei, Chuck Norris, Fred Weintraub, Jackie Chan, Nora Miao, Raymond Chow, Robert Clouse, Russell Cawthorne, Sammo Hung
Once Upon a Time in Shanghai (2014) Review
Director: Wong Ching Po Cast: Philip Ng, Andy On, Mao Jun Jie, Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Jiang Lu Xia, Chen Kuan Tai, Yuen Cheung Yan, Fung Hak On, Yolanda Yuan Quan Running Time: 95 min. By Paul Bramhall In a Hong Kong which continues to be starved of performers who can deliver screen presence, charisma, and kung-fu skills, the trend over recent years seem to be to push the talented … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Andy On Chi Kit, Chen Kuan-tai, Fung Hak On, Philip Ng, Sammo Hung, Wong Ching Po
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 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 to be Bruce Lee’s 3rd project … Continue reading
Posted in Bruceploitation, Chinese, Golden Harvest, News, Reviews
Tagged Chuck Norris, Don Wong Tao, Lam Ching-ying, Lo Wei, Sylvia Chang
Furious Slaughter (1972) Review
AKA: Super Dragon Director: Ding Sin Saai Cast: Jimmy Wang Yu, Sally Chen Sha Li, Tin Yau, Ma Kei, Lung Fei, Yee Yuen, Got Siu Bo, Lee Keung, Chai Hau Keung, Chang I Fei, Cheung Yee Kwai, Chui Lap Running Time: 84 min. By Matthew Le-feuvre From many critics’ perspective, Jimmy Wang Yu has always been looked upon as an anomalous, yet significant presence in the Hong Kong film industry. … Continue reading
Lady General Hua Mulan (1964) Review
Director: Griffin Yueh Feng Producer: Run Run Shaw Cast: Ivy Ling Po, Chin Han, Chen Yan Yan, Cheung Kwong Chiu, Yeung Chi Hing, Wu Ma, Lee Kwan, Kok Lee Yan, Cheng Miu, Feng Yi, Han Ying Chieh Running Time: 106 min. By JJ Hatfield When the Mongols banded together with other nomadic tribes, they invaded China, beginning with the outlying border towns. The edict went out from the Emperor, reaching … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews, Shaw Brothers
Tagged Griffin Yueh Feng, Han Ying Chieh, Ivy Ling Po, Lee Kwan, Wu Ma
Constable, The (2013) Review
Director: Dennis Law Cast: Simon Yam, Lam Suet, Maggie Siu, Sam Lee, Lo Hoi Pang, Ken Lo, Niu Meng Meng, Maggie Li, Nick Zy Yi, Mia Chan Jing Yi, Eddie Cheung Siu Fai Running Time: 96 min. By Paul Bramhall Everyone who’s a Hong Kong movie fan remembers the golden age of the 1980s. The decade was almost like a storm in a teacup, a relatively small area of land … Continue reading
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