Category Archives: Reviews

Romeo Must Die (2000) Review

Posted on January 18, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Romeo Must Die" American Theatrical Poster

Director: Andrzej Bartkowiak Cast: Jet Li, Aaliyah, Isaiah Washington, Russell Wong, DMX, Delroy Lindo, Henry O, D.B. Woodside, Jon Kit Lee, Anthony Anderson, Francoise Yip Running Time: 115 min. By Numskull Once upon a time (though presumably not in China), someone said, “Let’s take someone who has sold a lot of records but has never starred in a movie and team her up with the bad guy from Lethal Weapon … Continue reading →

Posted in Asian Related, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , |

Cradle 2 the Grave (2003) Review

Posted on January 18, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Cradle 2 the Grave" Blu-ray Cover

Director: Andrzej Bartkowiak Producer: Joel Silver Cast: Jet Li, DMX, Gabrielle Union, Tom Arnold, Anthony Anderson, Mark Dacascos, Kelly Hu, Drag-On, Paige Hurd, Johnny Tri Nguyen, Ron Yuan, Michael Jace, Daniel Dae Kim, Arnold Chon Running Time: 100 By Numskull I’m one of those people who stays in the theater after the closing credits start rolling. I want to see if they put in some little scene at the end. Usually, … Continue reading →

Posted in Asian Related, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , |

Paycheck (2003) Review

Posted on January 18, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Paycheck" Japanese Theatrical Poster

Director: John Woo Cast: Ben Affleck, Uma Thurman, Aaron Eckhart, Paul Giamatti, Colm Feore, Michael C. Hall, Peter Friedman, Kathryn Morris, Ivana Milicevic, John Cassini Running Time: 110 Min. By Numskull Paycheck. It’s so bad, the bank won’t cash it. John Woo, apparently still desperate to show the world that he can direct stuff other than straightforward action films (Windtalkers didn’t get it out of his system), does a sucky … Continue reading →

Posted in Asian Related, Reviews | Tagged , , , |

Young Avenger, The (1980) Review

Posted on January 18, 2011 by JJ Bona

Director: Wilson Tong Wai Shing Producer: Raymond Keung 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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese, Reviews | Tagged , , , , |

Yellow River Fighter | aka The Fourth Disciple (1988) Review

Posted on January 18, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Yellow River Fighter" American DVD Cover

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 →

Posted in Chinese, Reviews | Tagged , , |

Yes, Madam | aka Police Assassins (1985) Review

Posted on January 18, 2011 by JJ Bona

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 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Master, The | aka Wong Fei Hong ’92 (1989) Review

Posted on January 18, 2011 by JJ Bona
"The Master" DVD Cover

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 , , , , , |

Tiger Cage (1988) Review

Posted on January 17, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Tiger Cage" Chinese DVD Cover

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 →

Posted in Chinese, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , |

Where A Good Man Goes (1999) Review

Posted on January 17, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Where A Good Man Goes" Chinese DVD Cover

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 , , , , |

Initial D (2005) Review

Posted on January 16, 2011 by ningen31
"Initial D" Japanese DVD Cover

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 →

Posted in Chinese, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , |

Dragon Lord | aka Young Master in Love (1982) Review

Posted on January 16, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Dragon Lord" Japanese Theatrical Poster

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 →

Posted in Chinese, Golden Harvest, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , |

Yakuza, The | aka Brotherhood of the Yakuza (1975) Review

Posted on January 16, 2011 by JJ Bona

Director: Sydney Pollack Producer: Sydney Pollack Writer: Paul Schrader, Robert Towne, Leonard Schrader Cast: Robert Mitchum, Richard Jordan, Ken Takakura, Brian Keith, Herb Edelman Running Time: 112 min. By Woody When you rent a film with high expectations and get even more than you bargained for, you know you’ve got a great film on your hands. In “The Yakuza”, Robert Mitchum is Harry Kilmer, a man who returns to Japan … Continue reading →

Posted in Asian Related, Other Movies, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , |

Midnight Meat Train, The (2008) Review

Posted on January 16, 2011 by ningen31
"The Midnight Meat Train" Korean Theatrical Poster

Director: Ryuhei Kitamura Cast: Bradley Cooper, Leslie Bibb, Brooke Shields, Roger Bart, Ted Raimi, Peter Jacobson, Barbara Eve Harris, Tony Curran, Vinnie Jones, Quinton Jackson Running Time: 100 min. By Ningen Ryuhei Kitamura’s American debut didn’t exactly go off with a bang. Due to some in-fighting at Lion’s Gate, this action/horror adaptation of a Clive Barker short story ended up on the company’s straight-to-video list, while classic horror fans had … Continue reading →

Posted in Asian Related, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , |

Ninja III: The Domination (1984) Review

Posted on January 16, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Ninja III: The Domination" Blu-ray Cover

AKA: Ninja 3 Director: Sam Firstenberg Writer: James R. Silke Cast: Sho Kosugi, Lucinda Dickey, Jordan Bennett, David Chung, Dale Ishimoto, James Hong, Ron Foster, Bob Craig, Charly Harroway, Lem Cook Running Time: 92 min By Owlman Ninja III: The Domination was released in 1984 and directed by Sam Firstenberg (Revenge of the Ninja, American Ninja). The film stars Lucinda Dickey (Breakin’) as Christie, a telephone maintenance technician and part-time … Continue reading →

Posted in Asian Related, Ninja, Reviews | Tagged , , , |

Knock-Off (1998) Review

Posted on January 16, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Knock-Off" American Theatrical Poster

AKA: Knock Off Director: Tsui Hark Writer: Steven E. De Souza Cast: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Rob Schneider, Lela Rochon, Paul Sorvino, Carman Lee Yeuk-tung, Wyman Wong, Glen Chin, Michael Wong, Moses Chan Running Time: 90 min. By Alexander Usually when I answer the phone in the other room I quickly press pause on the remote fearful I’ll miss a vital piece of dialogue or important plot twist in whatever movie … Continue reading →

Posted in Asian Related, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , |
  1. Pages:
  3. 1
  4. ...
  5. 108
  6. 109
  7. 110
  8. 111
  9. 112
  10. 113
  11. 114
  12. 115
  13. 116
  14. 117
  15. 118
  16. 119
  17. 120
  18. 121
  19. 122
  20. 123