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Category Archives: Chinese
Bells of Death, The (1968) Review
Director: Griffin Yueh Feng Cast: Chin Ping, Chang Yi, Chiu Sam Yin (Chao Hsin Yen), Lam Kau (Lin Chia), Tien Sheng, Guk Fung (Ku Feng), Paul Chun Pui, Yeung Chi Hing, Wu Ma Running Time: 84 min. By Mighty Peking Man Bells of Death is the story of Wei (Chang Yi) , a young man who seeks revenge on the three bandits responsible for slaughtering his family and kidnapping his … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews, Shaw Brothers
Tagged Chang Yi, Chieh Yuan, Chin Ping, Griffin Yueh Feng, Ku Feng, Wu Ma
Cheap Killers (1998) Review
Director: Clarence Ford Writer: Wong Jing Cast: Sunny Chan, Kathy Chow, Alex Fong Chung Sun, Henry Fong Ping, Stephen Fung Tak Lun, Lilian Ho Ka Lei, Ku Feng, Michael Ian Lambert Running Time: 94 min. By Raging Caijin “Cheap Killers” springs forth, guns blazing, from the twisted imagination of writer/producer Wong Jing. It’s a sweaty ode to machismo and bullets that at times plays out like “Happy Together” with guns. … Continue reading
Young Avenger, The (1980) Review
Director: Wilson Tong Wai Shing Cast: Wong Yu, Wilson Tong Wai Shing, Norman Chu Siu Keung, Chu Tiet Wo, Cecilia Wong Hang Sau, Cheng Hong Yip, Kong Do, Fung King Man, Tong Kam Tong, Ching Chu Running Time: 83 min. By Numskull I see little point in describing this movie in any great detail; I would just end up repeating myself. It’s a fairly typical chop socky flick with a … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Cecilia Wong Hang Sau, Kong Do, Norman Chu, Wilson Tong Wai-Shing, Wong Yu
Yellow River Fighter | aka The Fourth Disciple (1988) Review
AKA: Swordsman of the Yellow River Director: Cheung Sing Yim Cast: Yu Cheng Hui, Yu Hai, Sun Jian Kui, Hu Jian Qiang, Ji Chun Hua, Hung Yan Yan Running Time: 93 min. By Numskull No, it’s not a movie about a guy who fights people by shooting torrents of urine at them; it’s a period martial arts film from mainland China which chronicles the exploits of one Ma Yi, badass … Continue reading
Yes, Madam | aka Police Assassins (1985) Review
Director: Corey Yuen Cast: Michelle Yeoh, Cynthia Rothrock, John Sham Kein, Meng Hoi, Tsui Hark, James Tien, Dick Wei, Tai Bo, Fung Lee, Chung Fat, Dennis Chan, Fruit Chan Gor Running Time: 93 min. By Numskull Less than one minute into Yes, Madam, Michelle Yeoh slams a hardcover book shut on a man’s exposed genitals. At that point I knew I would be watching something a little…different. And I was … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Golden Harvest, Reviews
Tagged Chin Kar Lok, Corey Yuen, Cynthia Rothrock, David Chiang, Dennis Chan, Dick Wei, Fruit Chan, Fung Hak On, Hsiao Ho, James Tien, John Sham, Melvin Wong Kum-Sum, Meng Hoi, Michelle Yeoh, Peter Chan Lung, Richard Ng, Sammo Hung, Shirley Gwan Suet Lai, Tsui Hark, Wu Ma
Master, The | aka Wong Fei Hong ’92 (1989) Review
AKA: Wong Fei Hong ’92 Director: Tsui Hark Cast: Jet Li, Yuen Wah, Jerry Trimble, Crystal Kwok, Billy Blanks, Anne Rickets, To Wai Wo, Lam Ping Hong, Rueben Gonzales, Georges Kee Cheung, Stefanos Miltsakakis, Steven Ho, Mark Williams, Dale Jacoby Running Time: 88 min. By Numskull Ladies and gentlemen, a new standard in lameness has been set. The Master may just be the worst Jet Li movie I’ve seen to … Continue reading
Posted in All, Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Billy Blanks, Jerry Trimble, Jet Li, To Wai Wo, Tsui Hark, Yuen Wah
Tiger Cage (1988) Review
Director: Yuen Woo Ping Cast: Jacky Cheung, Carol Cheng, Simon Yam, Donnie Yen, Ng Man Tat, Leung Kar Yan, Irene Wan, Vincent Lyn, Johnny Wang, Stephan Berwick, Michael Woods, Chang Seng Kwong, Chen Jing, Fung Hak On, Lam Wa Fan Running Time: 89 min. By Raging Gaijin This vintage 80’s HK action flick is rather atypical for director Yuen Woo-Ping. It has plenty of martial arts action but it’s set … Continue reading
Where A Good Man Goes (1999) Review
Director: Johnnie To Cast: Lau Ching Wan, Ruby Wong Cheuk Ling, Wayne Lai Yiu Cheung, Lam Suet, Raymond Wong Ho Yin, Law Wing Cheong, Chang Siu Yin, Ai Wai Running Time: 98 min. By Mighty Peking Man Not one single Hong Kong studio has developed a series of solid, back-to-back films like Milkyway Image company has. Films like “Beyond Hypothermia,” “Too Many Ways to Be Number One,” “The Odd Ones … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Johnnie To, Lam Suet, Lau Ching-Wan (Sean Lau), Raymond Wong Ho Yin, Ruby Wong
Initial D (2005) Review
Director: Andrew Lau Cast: Jay Chou, Jordan Chan, Edison Chen, Anne Suzuki, Shawn Yue Man Lok, Anthony Wong, Chapman To Man Chat, Kenny Bee, Will Liu Keng Hung Running Time: 107 min. By Ningen Based on the anime and manga of the same name, Initial D is about an ace drifter named Takumi (played by Jay Chou) who delivers food for his dad Bunta (Anthony Wong) in the same car … Continue reading
Dragon Lord | aka Young Master in Love (1982) Review
AKA: Dragon Strike Director: Jackie Chan Producer: Raymond Chow Cast: Jackie Chan, Mars, Chan Wai Man, Paul Chang, Suet Lee, Tien Feng, Wang In Sik, Tai Bo, Cheng Hong Yip, Kwan Yung Moon, Danny Chow, Fung Hak On Running Time: 95 min. By Reefer Dragon Lord begins as two sons from rich families prepare for a team contest involving some bamboo pyramid with a football resting at the top. The … Continue reading
Bullet in the Head (1990) Review
Director: John Woo Cast: Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Jacky Cheung, Waise Lee, Yolinda Yan, Simon Yam, Fennie Yuen, Lam Chung, Yee Tin Hung, Chang Gan Wing, Ernest Mauser Running Time: 118/136 min. By Joseph Kuby The Second Best Film of All Time! (behind Citizen Kane) Many words can describe Bullet in the Head: Excellent! Brilliant! Superb! Splendid! Wonderful! Marvelous! Magnificent! Fantastic! Spectacular! It really is that great! This film is a … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Ernest Mauser, Fennie Yuen Kit Ying, Jacky Cheung Hok Yau, John Woo, Simon Yam, Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Waise Lee
Dragons Forever | aka Cyclone Z (1988) Review
Director: Sammo Hung Co-director: Corey Yuen Cast: Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao, Pauline Yeung, Deannie Yip, Yuen Wah, Benny Urquidez, Philip Ko, Billy Chow, Crystal Kwok, Peter Chan, Roy Chiao, Chin Kar Lok, David Lam, Lo Lieh, Shum Wai, Siu Tak Foo, Tai Bo, James Tien, Dick Wei, Stanley Fung Running Time: 94 min. By Numskull Superb action comedy from the greatest trio of performers ever to grace the … Continue reading
Crime Story | aka Serious Crime Squad (1993) Review
AKA: Hard to Die Director: Kirk Wong Cast: Jackie Chan, Kent Cheng, Law Kar Ying, Au-Yeung, Christine Ng, William Tuan, Ken Lo, Wan Faat, Poon Ling Ling, Chan Daat Gong, Johnny Cheung, Chung Fat, James Ha, Blacky Ko, Rocky Lai Running Time: 107 min. By Numskull Jackie Chan in a Category III movie? Yes folks, it’s true. What’s more, it’s good. Not Project A good or Police Story good, but … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Golden Harvest, Reviews
Tagged Jackie Chan, Ken Lo, Kent Cheng Jak Si, Kirk Wong, Mars (Cheung Wing Fat)
Isabella (2006) Review
AKA: Isabela Director: Pang Ho Cheung Writer: Pang Ho Cheung, Derek Tsang, Jimmy Wan Cast: Isabella Leung, Chapman To, Derek Tsang Kwok Cheung, Meme Tian, J. J. Jia, Anthony Wong Chau Sang, Josie Ho Chiu Yee, Shawn Yue Man Lok, Jim Chim Sui Man, Steven Cheung Chi Hang Running Time: 91 min. By Mighty Peking Man After seeing this Isabella’s trailer I couldn’t wait to see the actual movie. Now … Continue reading
Awakening (1994) Review
Director: Cha Chuen Yee Writer: Chung Oi-Fan, Rico Chung Kai-Cheong, Lam Kee-To Producer: Cha Chuen-Yee, Rico Chung Kai-Cheong Cast: Anita Lee Yuen Wah, Carman Lee Yeuk Tung, Tam Suk Mui, Anthony Wong Chau Sang, Simon Yam Tat Wah Running Time: 92 min. By Gwailo Simon Yam is a man tormented by the past. He blames con man/feng shui master/sorcerer Anthony Wong for “dragging his wife and kid to death.” In … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Anita Lee Yuen Wah, Anthony Wong, Carman Lee, Cha Chuen Yee, Simon Yam
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