Category Archives: Reviews

Lucy (2014) Review

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Paul Bramhall
"Lucy" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Luc Besson Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Morgan Freeman, Choi Min-sik, Amr Waked, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Pilou Asbæk, Analeigh Tipton, Nicolas Phongpheth, Jan Oliver Schroeder Running Time: 89 min. By Paul Bramhall Back in the 1990’s Luc Besson was considered to be in the top tier of action directors, infusing his movies like La Femme Nikita, Leon: The Professional, and The Fifth Element with a distinctive European style and intelligence, while also … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Time in Shanghai (2014) Review

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Paul Bramhall
"Once Upon a Time in Shanghai" Chinese Theatrical Poster

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 →

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Moebius (2013) Review

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Paul Bramhall
Moebius | DVD (RAM Releasing)

Director: Kim Ki-Duk Writer: Kim Ki-Duk Producer: Kim Ki-Duk, Kim Woo-Taek, Kim Soon-Mo Cast: Cho Jae-Hyu, Seo Young-Joo, Lee Eun-Woo, Lee Eun-Woo, Kim Jae-Rok and Kim Jae-Hong Running Time: 88 min. By Paul Bramhall Kim Ki-duk has remained one of Korea’s most discussed and controversial directors over the last 15 years. His movies usually portray the dark side of human nature with tales dictated by the sex and violence that … Continue reading →

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Yellow Faced Tiger | aka Slaughter in San Francisco (1974) Review

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Jeff Bona
"Yellow Faced Tiger" Chinese Theatrical Poster

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 →

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Furious Slaughter (1972) Review

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Matthew Le-feuvre
"Furious Slaughter" International Theatrical Poster

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 →

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Lady General Hua Mulan (1964) Review

Posted on July 24, 2014 by JJ Hatfield
"Lady General Hua Mulan" Chinese Theatrical Poster

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 →

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Suspect, The (2013) Review

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Z Ravas
The Suspect | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

Director: Won Shin-yun Writer: Lim Sang-Yoon Cast: Gong Yoo, Park Hee-Soon, You Da-In, Cho Seong-Ha, Jo Jae-Yun, Kim Sung-Kyun Running Time: 137 min. By HKFanatic When The Bourne Supremacy first hit theaters back in 2005, the close-quarters handheld camerawork and rapid editing during action sequences had some film-goers claiming they experienced motion sickness rather than popcorn thrills. Soon afterwards, the term ‘shaky cam’ began popping up in critical reviews, and … Continue reading →

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Constable, The (2013) Review

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Paul Bramhall
"The Constable" Chinese Theatrical Poster

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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That Demon Within | aka Demon Cop (2013) Review

Posted on July 14, 2014 by oneleaf
"That Demon Within" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Dante Lam Cast: Nick Cheung, Daniel Wu, Andy On, Ken Wong, Deep Ng Ho Hong, Christie Chen Si-Xuan Running Time: 111 min. By oneleaf Hong Kong action auteur, Dante Lam (Unbeatable), is back in the director’s chair with That Demon Within, which he also co-wrote. Very early on in the film, the audience is treated to an extended shootout sequence in the middle of the afternoon, between deity-masked wearing … Continue reading →

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Association, The (1975) Review

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Paul Bramhall
"The Association" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Cheng Chang Ho Cast: Tien Ni, Yue Bing Lung, Angela Mao, Zhao Lei, Suen Lam, Chiang Nan, Fang Mien, Sammo Hung, Wang In Sik, Chiu Hung, Lee Kwan, Wilson Tong, Carter Wong, Simon Yuen, Yuen Wah, Naomi Oka, Hung Sing Chung Running Time: 87 min. By Paul Bramhall The career of Korean director Cheng Chang-ho makes for an interesting read. Chang-ho made his directorial debut in 1951, and went … Continue reading →

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Restless, The (2006) Review

Posted on July 4, 2014 by JJ Hatfield

Director: Jo Dong-Oh Writer: Jo Dong-Oh Cast: Jung Woo-Sung, Kim Tae-Hee, Heo Jun-Ho, So E-Hyun, Park Sang-Wook, Kim Kwang-Il, Yu Ha-Jun Running Time: 105 min. By JJ Hatfield In 984 AD, the Kingdom of the United Shilla fell into chaos and ruin due to the corruption of the royal family who indulged themselves in luxury and excess as the people suffered and starved. Violence spread, revolts and war swept the … Continue reading →

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Pirate, The (1974) Review

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Matthew Le-feuvre

Director: Chang Cheh Co-Directors: Pao Hsueh Lieh, Wu Ma Writer: Ni Kuang Producer: Runme Shaw Cast: Ti Lung, David Chiang, Fan Mei Sheng, Bruce Tong, Yuen Man Tzu, Dean Shek, Tin Ching, Lau Gong, Wu Chih Ching, Yue Fung, Alan Chan Kwok Kuen, Chan Dik Hak Running Time: 96 min. By Matthew Le-feuvre Although Chang Cheh will be fondly remembered for his long association with the Shaw Brothers, there was … Continue reading →

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Angels 2 | aka Iron Angels 2 (1988) Review

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Paul Bramhall
"Angels 2" Japanese Theatrical Poster

AKA: Angel 2, Fighting Madam 2 Director: Stanley Tong Cast: Alex Fong Chung-Sun, Moon Lee, Elaine Lui, Gary Siu Yuk Lung, Sin Ho Ying, Jackson Ng Yuk Su, Yuen Tak, Thomas Sin Ho-Ying, Chan Man-Ching Running Time: 90 min. By Paul Bramhall The ‘Girls with Guns’ genre is generally considered to have been kicked off by the 1985 Corey Yuen movie Yes, Madam!, which introduced us to the femme fatale … Continue reading →

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From Vegas to Macau | aka The Man from Macau (2014) Review

Posted on June 25, 2014 by oneleaf
"From Vegas To Macau" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Wong Jing Cast: Chow Yun Fat, Nicholas Tse, Sally Jing Tian, Kimmy Tong Fei, Chapman To, Max Zhang Jin, Philip Ng Wan Lung, Hui Siu Hung, Natalie Meng Yao, Gao Hu Running Time: 94 min. By oneleaf The Man from Macau (aka From Vegas to Macau) stars Chow Yun-Fat (The Monkey King) as “Magic Hands” Ken, a highly-skilled, legendary gambler (conman) with lightning fast hands and the ability to … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Time in Vietnam | aka Lua Phat (2013) Review

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Jeff Bona
"Once Upon a Time in Vietnam" Vietnamese Theatrical Poster

Director: Dustin Nguyen Writer: Dustin Nguyen Cast: Dustin Nguyen, Roger Yuan, Veronica Ngo, Thai Hoa, Nguyen Hoang Quan, Xuan Phat, Hieu Hien, Dinh Ngoc Diep Running Time: 104 min. By Jeff Bona Since Dragon Dynasty’s U.S. release of 2006’s The Rebel, Asian movie enthusiasts have had a major hard-on for Vietnamese action films. The Rebel, with its snappy fight choreography and rich storyline, proved that a Vietnamese production could hold its … Continue reading →

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