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on Tony Jaa will make America great again! Well Go USA is giving ‘Striking Rescue’ a U.S. theatrical release in DecemberGonna second this - surprised this site hasn't reviewed Aston Chen's Black St…
on A hunk, a hunk of ‘Burning Blood’! ‘Young and Dangerous’ stars Jordan Chan, Michael Tse and Jerry Lamb fire it up!oh another generic cgi mainland cop snorefest, great
on The final ‘Mission Impossible’ we reckon? Watch the action-packed Teaser for ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’Thanks for giving me some titles I haven't seen yet to check out (Once Upon A…
on Tony Jaa will make America great again! Well Go USA is giving ‘Striking Rescue’ a U.S. theatrical release in DecemberThis is actually a pretty good movie. The plot and the acting are all cinema-…
on The final ‘Mission Impossible’ we reckon? Watch the action-packed Teaser for ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’Based on that notion, there haven’t been any good Chinese martial art films s…
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on The final ‘Mission Impossible’ we reckon? Watch the action-packed Teaser for ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’I agree. They need to stick to their martial arts garbage, which all looks th…
on The final ‘Mission Impossible’ we reckon? Watch the action-packed Teaser for ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’Tom Cruise is a Samurai... you forget ;)
on The final ‘Mission Impossible’ we reckon? Watch the action-packed Teaser for ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’This isn't an asian or martial arts film. COF not on fire.
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Category Archives: Chinese
Kung Fu Dunk | aka Slam Dunk (2008) Review
AKA: Shaolin Basket Director: Chu Yen Ping Cast: Jay Chou, Eric Tsang Chi-wai, Wilson Chen, Charlene Choi, Ng Man Tat, Wang Gang, Huang Bo, Will Liu Keng Hung, Leung Kar Yan, Eddie Ko Running Time: 98 min. By Mighty Peking Man From Chu Yen Ping (aka Kevin Chu), the director of Fantasy Mission Force (1982) comes Kung Fu Dunk… Since when did Chu Yen Ping become a hot shot director … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Chu Yen Ping, Eddy Ko Hung, Eric Tsang, Jay Chou, Kenneth Tsang, Leung Kar-Yan (Beardy), Will Liu Keng Hung
Chinatown Kid (1977) Review
Director: Chang Cheh Producer: Run Run Shaw Cast: Alexander Fu Sheng, Shirley Yu, Siu Yam Yam, Philip Kwok, Lo Meng, Chiang Sheng, Sun Chien, Jenny Tseng, Wong Lik, Johnny Wang, Jamie Luk Running Time: 120 min. By Jeff Bona After getting into trouble with both the Hong Kong police and the local crime syndicate (headed by Johnny Wang Lung-Wei), Tang Dong (Alexander Fu Sheng) heads to San Francisco to hide … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews, Shaw Brothers
Tagged Alexander Fu Sheng, Chang Cheh, Chiang Sheng, Choi Wang, Dick Wei, Jamie Luk Kim Ming, Jenny Tseng, Johnny Wang (Wong Lung Wei), Kara Hui, Lo Meng (Toad), Lu Feng (Centipede), Philip Kwok (Lizard), Shaw Yum Yum, Shirley Yu Sha Li, Sun Chien (Scorpion), Venom Mob
Saga of the Phoenix (1990) Review
Director: Lau Shut Yue, Nam Nai Choi Cast: Yuen Biao, Gloria Yip Wan Yi, Rachel Lee Lai Chun, Shintaro Katsu, Jacqueline Ng Suet Man, Lau Sek Yin, Pauline Wong Siu Fung Running Time: 93 min. By JJ Hatfield Saga of the Phoenix is a sequel to Peacock King. Ashura, Hell’s virgin really wants to visit outside Hell. She wants to feel the sunshine and smell the flowers. Peacock and his … Continue reading
Hero of Swallow, The (1996) Review
Director: Siu Sang Writer: Siu Sang Studio Producer: Cheung Chung Ping, Hu Chin, Allen Lan Hai Han Cast: Yuen Biao, Athena Chu Yan, Eddie Ko Hung, Lily Chung Suk Wai, Ma Chung Tak, Elvis Tsui Kam Kong, Yvonne Yung Hung, Allen Lan Hai Han Running Time: 96 min. By JJ Hatfield “The Hero Of Swallow” is set in pre – WWII China. There is a tremendous amount of misery caused … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Athena Chu Yan, Eddy Ko Hung, Lily Chung Suk Wai, Yuen Biao, Yvonne Yung Hung
Fantasy Mission Force (1982) Review
AKA: Fire Dragon Director: Chu Yen Ping Cast: Jackie Chan, Brigitte Lin, Jimmy Wang Yu, Adam Cheng Siu Chow, Pearl Chang Ling, Paul Chang Chung, Chen Hung Lieh, Suen Yuet, Hui Bat Liu, Gam Dai, Cheng Fu Hung, Fong Ching, Fong Ching, Lee Kwan Running Time: 90 min. By Numskull Mere words cannot express how bad this movie is (I call it Fantasy Mission FARCE). It has something to do … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Adam Cheng Siu Chow, Brigitte Lin, Chen Hung Lieh, Chu Yen Ping, Gam Dai, Hui Bat Liu, Jackie Chan, Jimmy Wang Yu, Lee Kwan, Paul Chang Chung, Pearl Chang Ling, Suen Yuet
King Boxer | aka 5 Fingers of Death (1972) Review
AKA: Invincible Boxer, Iron Palm Director: Jeong Chang Hwa Cast: Lo Lieh, Tung Lam, James Nam Gung Fan, Fang Mien, Wong Chin Feng, Wong Ping, Tien Feng, Chiu Hung, Goo Man Chung, Chan Shen, Chan Chuen Running Time: 102 min. By Joe909 I love cityonfire.com, but I’ve noticed there’s just a widespread disrespect for old-school martial arts movies on this site. Spoiled by “New Wave” slickness and stuntman Jackie Chan’s … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews, Shaw Brothers
Tagged Chieh Yuan, Danny Chow Yun Kin, James Nam Gung Fan, Jeong Chang Hwa, Lau Kar Wing, Lo Lieh, Tien Feng, Wang Ping, Yen Shi Kwan, Yuen Shun Yee
Avenging Fist, The | aka Legend of Tekken (2001) Review
Director: Andrew Lau Co-director: Corey Yuen Cast: Stephen Fung, Wang Lee Hom, Sammo Hung, Chin Kar Lok, Roy Cheung, Gigi Leung, Kristy Yeung, Yuen Biao, Cecilia Yip, Ekin Cheng, Benjamin Yuen, Brian Banowetz, Sammul Chan, Brian Ireland, Jackson Ng Running Time: 96 min. By JJ Hatfield This movie had a number of reasons why it should be good entertainment. The names Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao starts things off right. … Continue reading
Most Wanted, The (1994) Review
Director: Wong Kam Sai Producer: Clarence Yip Cast: Lau Ching Wan, Bowie Lam Bo Yi, Eileen Tung Ai Ling, Kent Cheng Jak Si, Robin Shou Wan Bo, Gam Hing Yin, Lee Gwok Lun, Marx Cheung Lui, Lee Siu Kei, Leung Hak Shun Running Time: 90 min. By JJ Hatfield Many law enforcement agencies across the globe have used officers to infiltrate crime organizations. It isn’t a new idea however the … Continue reading
Peacock King, The | aka Legend of the Phoenix (1989) Review
Director: Nam Nai Choi Producer: Chua Lam Cast: Yuen Biao, Gloria Yip Wan Yi, Pauline Wong Siu Fung, Pauline Wong Siu Fung, Gordon Liu Chia Hui, Eddie Ko Hung, Philip Kwok Chung Fung, Ken Boyle, Siu Tak Foo, Yuen Bun, Kara Hui Ying Hung Running Time: 83 min. By JJ Hatfield All is dark except for an area forming a rough circle around an ongoing archaeological dig. Without warning a … Continue reading
Hard Boiled (1992) Review
Director: John Woo Cast: Chow Yun Fat, Tony Leung, Anthony Wong, Philip Chan, Teresa Mo, Kwan Hoi San, Philip Kwok, Stephen Tung, Bowie Lam, Bobby Au-Yeung Jan Wa Running Time: 122 min. By Joseph Kuby As far as gun battles go, this is the best action film of all time! Cinematically speaking, it doesn’t hold a candle to Bullet In The Head or The Killer for that matter, but it … Continue reading
New Legend of Shaolin, The | aka The Legend of the Red Dragon (1994) Review
Director: Wong Jing Cast: Jet Li, Chingmy Yau, Tse Miu, Deannie Yip, Yeung Wai, Johnny Wang, Chan Chung Yung, Adam Cheng, Damian Lau, Chu Ko, Ji Chun Hua, Jacqueline Ng, Corey Yuen, Chiu Gwok, Wong Jing Running Time: 94 min. By JJ Hatfield I watched this film a few years back and recalled thinking it would be a long time before I watched it again. So I checked some notes … Continue reading
Protector, The (1985) Review
Director: James Glickenhaus Cast: Jackie Chan, Danny Aiello, Roy Chiao Hung, Sally Yeh Tse Man, Moon Lee Choi Fong, Bill Wallace, Shum Wai, John Ladalski, Fung Hak On Running Time: 91 min. By JJ Hatfield This movie has two very different versions. The original version was made in the U.S. Jackie Chan made another attempt to break in to the movie market, even after “The Big Brawl” failed to find … Continue reading
Posted in Asian Related, Chinese, Golden Harvest, Reviews
Tagged Bill Wallace, Chan Chi Hwa, Danny Aiello, Fung Hak On, Jackie Chan, James Glickenhaus, John Ladalski, Moon Lee, Roy Chiao, Sally Yeh
Magnificent Butcher (1979) Review
Director: Yuen Woo-ping Cast: Sammo Hung, Kwan Tak-hing, Yuen Biao, Fung Hak On, Lam Ching-ying, Chung Fat, Wei Pei, Fan Mei Sheng, Lee Hoi San, Kwan Tak-hing, Yuen Mao, JoJo Chan Kei Kei, Chiang Kam, Tong Jing, Billy Chan Wui Ngai Running Time: 108 min. By Numskull Wong Jing penned this early Sammo Hung vehicle, but thankfully, someone else directed it. The fact that that someone else was Yuen Woo-Ping … Continue reading
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