Category Archives: Reviews

Big Heat, The (1988) Review

Posted on January 23, 2011 by JJ Bona
"The Big Heat" Chinese DVD Cover

Director: Andrew Kam Co-director: Johnnie To Co-director: Tsui Hark Cast: Waise Lee, Paul Chu Kong, Philip Kwok, Joey Wong, Stuart Ong, Michael Chow, Ken Boyle, Kirk Wong, Gordon Chan, Roy Cheung, Gwaan Gaam Ming, Kong Long, Peter Lai, Robin Shou, Tsui Hark Running Time: 92 min. By Numskull The first half of The Big Heat is a big snore, and even when the story picks up, you’ll still be yawning … Continue reading →

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Born to Defend | aka Final Fight (1990) Review

Posted on January 23, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Born to Defend" Movie Poster

AKA: Born to Defense Director: Jet Li Cast: Jet Li, Paulo Tocha, Cho Wing, Dean Harrington, Mark King, Deon Lam Dik On, Dan Mintz Running Time: 90 min. By Numskull Jet Li’s directorial debut is better than some of his other films with more accomplished and recognized directors, but don’t be too quick to chalk that up to an abundance of talent on his part. When “some of his other … Continue reading →

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Big Bullet | aka EU Strike Force (1996) Review

Posted on January 23, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Big Bullet" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Benny Chan Cast: Lau Ching Wan, Jordan Chan, Spencer Lam Seung Yi, Theresa Lee, Woody Chan Chin Pang, Francis Ng Chun Yu, Anthony Wong, Yu Rong Guang, Berg Ng Ting Yip, William Tuan Wai Lun, Steve Brettingham, Bruce Fontaine, Vincent Kok, Michael Ian Lambert Running Time: 91 min. By Reefer Cop roles are like assholes, every actor has at least one. Lau Ching Wan has certainly had his share. … Continue reading →

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Peace Hotel (1995) Review

Posted on January 23, 2011 by JJ Bona

Director: Wai Ka Fai Writer: Wai Ka Fai Producer: John Woo Cast: Chow Yun Fat, Cecilia Yip Tung, Chin Ho, Lau Shun, Annabelle Lau Hiu Tung, Liu Fan, Mai Kei, Joe Cheng Cho, Lee Siu Kei, Victor Hon Kwan, Terrence Fok, Patrick Hon Jun, Gary Mak Wing Lun, Nam Yin, Sung Boon Chung, Four Tse Liu Shut, Bobby Yip Kin Sang, Wu Chien Lien Running Time: 89 min. By Numskull … Continue reading →

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Occupant, The (1984) Review

Posted on January 23, 2011 by JJ Bona
"The Occupant" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Ronny Yu Cast: Chow Yun Fat, Raymond Wong, Sally Yeh, Lo Lieh, Mak Git Man, Mama Hung, Kenny Ho, Wellington Fung Wing, Leung Ga Git, Yiu Yau Hung, Melvin Wong Running Time: 95 min. By Numskull One paragraph is all I’m writing for The Occupant, because that’s all it deserves. It’s a painfully dull ghost story starring Chow Yun-Fat (shortly before A Better Tomorrow made his ass famous) and … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Time in China and America (1997) Review

Posted on January 23, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Once Upon a Time in China and America" International Theatrical Poster

AKA: Once Upon a Time in China 6 Director: Sammo Hung Cast: Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan, Hung Yan Yan, Benny Chan, Patrick Lung, Johnny Koo, Jeff Wolfe, Joe Sayah, Jean Wong Ching Ying, Roger Yuan, Richard Ng Running Time: 99 min. By Reefer Once Upon A Time in China & America is a departure from the other five entries in Tsui Hark’s series based on the adventures of real-life historical … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Time in China II (1992) Review

Posted on January 23, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Once Upon a Time in China II" Japanese Theatrical Poster

Director: Tsui Hark Cast: Jet Li, Donnie Yen, Rosamund Kwan Chi Lam, David Chiang, Max Mok Siu Chung, Hung Yan Yan, Zhang Tie Lin, Paul Fonoroff, William Ho Ka Kui, Yen Shi Kwan, Deon Lam Dik On, Ernest Mauser, Mike Miller, Mike Leeder Running Time: 112 min. By James H. We all know the rule of the sequels. We all know they match the original. However, there are a few … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Time in China (1990) Review

Posted on January 23, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Once Upon a Time in China" American Theatrical Poster

Director: Tsui Hark Cast: Jet Li, Yuen Biao, Rosamund Kwan, Kent Cheng, Yen Shi Kwan, Jacky Cheung, Yuen Fai, Karel Wong, Jonathan Isgar, Yuen Cheung Yan, Hung Yan Yan, Mark King, Lau Shun, Leung Kam Shan, Sham Chin Bo, Steve Tartalia, To Wai Wo, Wang Yu, Yau Gin Gwok, Anthony Carpio, Bruce Fontaine, Mike Leeder, Wu Ma, Hui Sze-Man Running Time: 128 min. By James H. I wonder if Tsui … Continue reading →

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Who Am I? | aka Nobody (1998) Review

Posted on January 23, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Who Am I?" Japanese DVD Cover

Director: Benny Chan Cast: Jackie Chan, Michelle Ferre, Mirai Yamamoto, Ron Smerczak, Kwan Yung, Ron Smoorenburg, Michael Ian Lambert, Steve Brettingham, Kane Kosugi, Ken Lo Running Time: 108 min. By Vic Nguyen Hot on the heels of the lackluster Mr. Nice Guy, Jackie churns out this little wonder that recalls some of the good ole days. Jackie plays his usual self named character who goes on a secret mission, but … Continue reading →

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Iron Monkey | aka The Young Wong Fei Hong (1993) Review

Posted on January 23, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Iron Monkey" Chinese DVD Cover

Director: Yuen Woo Ping Producer: Tsui Hark Cast: Donnie Yen Chi Tan, Yu Rong Guang, Tsang Sze Man, Jean Wong Ching Ying, Yen Shi Kwan, Yuen Shun Yee, Lee Fai, Mandy Chan Chi Man, Hsiao Ho, James Wong Jim, Chan Siu Wah, Derek Cheung Running Time: 89 min. By Reefer This Yuen Woo Ping directed prequel to Once Upon A Time In China is about as wire-fu-crazy as a film … Continue reading →

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Armour of God II: Operation Condor (1991) Review

Posted on January 23, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Armour of God II: Operation Condor" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Jackie Chan Cast: Jackie Chan, Carol Cheng, Eva Cobo De Garcia, Ikeda Shoko, Vincent Lyn, Jonathan Isgar, Ken Goodman, Bruce Fontaine, Ken Lo, Aldo Sambrell, Wayne Archer, Nick Brandon, Chan Chi Hwa, Condee, Mark King, Dan Mintz, Bozidar Smiljanic, Steve Tartalia Running Time: 107 min. By Ro Jackie’s Indiana Jones type character is back, but they changed his nickname from ‘The Asian Hawk’ to ‘Condor’ (thus the title) and … Continue reading →

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Armour of God (1986) Review

Posted on January 23, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Armour of God" Japanese Theatrical Poster

Director: Jackie Chan Co-director: Eric Tsang Producer: Leonard Ho Cast: Jackie Chan, Alan Tam, Lola Forner, Rosamund Kwan, Ken Boyle, John Ladalski, Bozidar Smiljanic, Wayne Archer, Kenny Bee, Anthony Chan Yau Running Time: 98 min. By James H. I see this movie (along with “First Strike”) as kind of a ‘what if’ movie. I can see the big producers sitting around their conference table and someone probably said, “What if … Continue reading →

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Dragon Tamers, The | aka Belles of Taekwondo (1975) Review

Posted on January 23, 2011 by JJ Bona
"The Dragon Tamers" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: John Woo Cast: Ji Han Jae, James Tien, Carter Wong Ka Tat, Yeung Wai, Chan Chuen, Gam Kei Chu, Hsu Hsia, Yuen Wah, Chui Man Fooi, Yue Yin Ching Running Time: 107 min. By Alvin George Long before he was a master of “heroic bloodshed” gangster films, John Woo was just another young director struggling to make it in the Hong Kong film industry. The chop-socky thriller known as … Continue reading →

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Kick-Ass (2010) Review

Posted on January 23, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Kick-Ass" Korean Theatrical Poster

Director: Matthew Vaughn Cast: Aaron Johnson, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Mark Strong, Chloe Grace Moretz, Nicolas Cage Running Time: 117 min. By Mighty Peking Man Dave Lizewski (Aaron Johnson), a not-so-average comic book dork, has had enough of watching innocent people – including himself – be victimized by the scum of society; he orders a cool wetsuit-like costume from amazon.com, arms himself with a pair of batons and begins training (which mostly … Continue reading →

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Tattoo Connection, The | aka Black Belt Jones 2 (1978) Review

Posted on January 23, 2011 by JJ Bona
"The Tattoo Connection" Theatrical Poster

AKA: Hong Kong Connection Director: Lee Tso Nam Cast: Chan Lau, Chan Sing, Cheng Fu Hung, Jim Kelly, Kong Do, Tony Leung Siu Hung, Sham Chin Bo, Tan Tao Liang, Wan Faat, Bolo Yeung, Lee Hoi San Running Time: 90 min. By Joseph Kuby Disclaimer: The real title for the film is ‘The Tattoo Connection’ though the UK DVD is called Black Belt Jones 2, even the original theatrical trailers … Continue reading →

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