Tag Archives: Chin Kar Lok

All U Need is Love (2021) Review

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Paul Bramhall

Director: Vincent Kok Cast: Louis Koo, Tony Leung, Eric Tsang, Francis Ng, Gordon Lam, Philip Keung, Julian Cheung, Louis Cheung, Fiona Sit, Alex Fong, Cecilia So, Cheung Tat-ming, Michael Hui, Chin Kar-lok, Jackie Chan, Yuen Qiu Running Time: 102 min.  By Paul Bramhall If there are 2 movies that show the differences between Mainland China and Hong Kong cinema, then it has to be Chinese Doctors and All U Need … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Time in China IV (1993) Review

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Paul Bramhall
"Once Upon a Time in China IV" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Yuen Bun Producer: Ng See Yuen, Tsui Hark Cast: Vincent Chiu Man Chuk, Jean Wong Ching Ying, Hung Yan Yan, Max Mok Siu Chung, Lau Shun, Billy Chow, Chin Kar Lok, Elaine Lui Siu Ling, Louis Roth Running Time: 101 min. By Paul Bramhall Hot on the heels of Once Upon a Time in China III, otherwise known as “the one with all the lion dancing”, director Tsui Hark felt … Continue reading →

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Eastern Condors (1987) Review

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Z Ravas
"Eastern Condors" Japanese DVD Cover

AKA: Condors Commando Director: Sammo Hung Cast: Yuen Biao, Sammo Hung, Lam Ching-Ying, Dr. Haing S. Ngor, Joyce Godenzi, Yuen Wah, Yuen Wo-Ping, Yasuaki Kurata, Phillip Ko Fei, Billy Lau, James Tien, Ng Hon, Ha Chi-Chun, Billy Chow, Corey Yuen Running Time: 100 min. By  Z Ravas If you only know Sammo from his usual happy-go-lucky characters in old-school kung fu flicks like Knockabout, Eastern Condors might serve as a … Continue reading →

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Golden Job (2018) Review

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Paul Bramhall
Golden Job | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

Director: Chin Kar Lok Producer: Eric Tsang Cast: Ekin Cheng, Jordan Chan Siu Chun, Chin Kar Lok, Jerry Lamb, Michael Tse, Eric Tsang, Kurata Yasuaki, Billy Chow, Alan Ng, Sergej Onopko, Phil Chang Running Time: 100 min.  By Paul Bramhall Hong Kong cinema has changed a lot since the 90’s, and it was during the opening of Golden Job that it hit me just how much. It was no big surprise … Continue reading →

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Fighting Fist | aka Lady Cop in Fury (1992) Review

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Paul Bramhall
"Fighting Fist" Theatrical Poster

AKA: Lady Cop in Fury Director: Sonny Chiba Co-director: Casey Chan Cast: Sibelle Hu, Sonny Chiba, Chin Kar Lok, Song Lei, Ken Lo, Shogo Shiotani, Masashi Ishibashi, Masaru Matsuda, Gam Biu, James Ha, Lee Fat-Yuen Running Time: 91 min. By Paul Bramhall Let’s face it, 1992 was a great year for Asian action cinema. Jet Li and Donnie Yen faced off in Once Upon a Time in China II, John … Continue reading →

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Special Female Force (2016) Review

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Paul Bramhall

Director: Wilson Chin Cast: Eliza Sam, Joyce Cheng, Jeana Ho, Chris Tong, Cathryn Lee, Mandy Ho, Jacky Cai, Anita Chui, Philip Ng, Evergreen Mak, Jacqueline Chong, Calinda Chan, Terence Chui, Edward Ma, Coco Yuen, Toshika Lau, Hidy Yu, Jenvine Yu, Jade Leung, Chin Kar-Lok Running Time: 105 min. By Paul Bramhall If there was an award for a re-make that nobody was asking for, then you have a prime candidate … Continue reading →

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Martial Arts Master Wong Fei Hung (1992) Review

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Paul Bramhall
"Martial Arts Master Wong Fei Hung" VHS Cover

AKA: Great Hero from China Director: Lee Chiu Cast: Chin Kar Lok, Lam Ching Ying, Jacqueline Ng, Suen Kwok Ming, Kwan Hoi San, Chan Siu Pang Running Time: 93 min. By Paul Bramhall The name of Chin Kar Lok should be one that needs no introduction to anyone who considers themselves a fan of Hong Kong action cinema. The current president of the Hong Kong Stuntman Association and respected action … Continue reading →

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Kung Fu Jungle | aka Kung Fu Killer (2014) Review

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Paul Bramhall
"Kung Fu Jungle" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Teddy Chen Cast: Donnie Yen, Bai Bing, Charlie Young, Wang Baoqiang, David Chiang, Alex Fong, Zhang Lan Xin, Stephen Tung Wei, Chin Kar Lok, Xing Yu, William Chan, Raymond Chow, Nicky Li, Deep Ng, Yuen Bun, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung Running Time: 100 min. By Paul Bramhall After initially being called Last of the Best, and then Kung Fu Killer, Donnie Yen’s fourth and final starring role of 2014 arrives … Continue reading →

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Bullet Vanishes, The (2012) Review

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Z Ravas
"The Bullet Vanishes" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Law Chi Leung Cast: Lau Ching Wan, Nicholas Tse Ting Fung, Yang Mi, Jing Boran, Wu Gang, Liu Kai Chi, Jiang Yiyan, Gao Hu, Yumiko Cheng Hei Yi, Chin Kar Lok Running Time: 100 min. By HKFanatic Ever since the first trailer for “The Bullet Vanishes” hit the web, the film has been labeled a Chinese take on Guy Ritchie’s 2009 “Sherlock Holmes” film. While the movies do share … Continue reading →

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Full Alert (1997) Review

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Barey Gusey
"Full Alert" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Ringo Lam Producer: Ringo Lam Cast: Lau Ching-Wan, Francis Ng Chun-yu, Peter Yung Kam-Cheung, Chin Kar-Lok, Monica Chan Running Time: 98 min. By Barey Gusey After making his Hollywood debut in Jean-Claude Van Damme’s Maximum Risk (which was heavily tampered with by the studio), director Ringo Lam (City on Fire) returned to his native Hong Kong to film Full Alert, a dark, superbly written crime drama. Other than a very … Continue reading →

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Stool Pigeon, The | aka Informer (2010) Review

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Z Ravas

Director: Dante Lam Chiu Yin Writer: Jack Ng Wai Lun Cast: Nick Cheung, Nicholas Tse, Chin Kar Lok, Miao Pu, Liu Kai Chi, Lu Yi, Sherman Chung Shu Man, Gwei Lun-Mei, Deep Ng Ho Hong, Derek Kwok Jing Hung Running Time: 113 min. By HKFanatic For the creative team behind “The Stool Pigeon,” making this film must have been a no-brainer. Director Dante Lam previously collaborated with actors Nick Cheung … Continue reading →

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Project A | aka Pirate Patrol (1983) Review

Posted on June 21, 2011 by JJ Hatfield
"Project A" Japanese Theatrical Poster

Director: Jackie Chan Producer: Raymond Chow Cast: Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, Sammo Hung, Dick Wei, Kwan Hoi San, Law Ho Kai, John Cheung, Kwan Yung, Lee Wan Faat, Chan Chi Fai, Chan Ling Wai, Cheng Hong Yip, Cheung Chok Chow, Chin Kar Lok, Chang Seng-Kwong Running Time: 105 min. By JJ Hatfield Damn it’s good to see Jackie in his prime! Everyone looks terrific in this movie directed by Jackie … Continue reading →

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Shinjuku Incident (2008) Review

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Jeff Bona
"Shinjuku Incident" Japanese Theatrical Poster

Director: Derek Yee Cast: Jackie Chan, Daniel Wu, Masaya Kato, Xu Jing Lei, Fan Bing Bing, Kenya Sawada, Chin Kar Lok, Jack Kao Jie, Yasuaki Kurata, Ringo Chan, Paul Chun Pui, Fung Hiu Si, Hayama Go, Lam Suet, Teddy Lin, Ken Lo, Ken Watanabe, Hiroyuki Nagato, Wai-Fai Wong, Leyla, Marianna Tushkanova Running Time: 119 min. By Jeff Bona I can’t believe I waited this long to watch this movie… An … Continue reading →

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Avenging Fist, The | aka Legend of Tekken (2001) Review

Posted on April 19, 2011 by JJ Hatfield
"The Avenging Fist" Chinese DVD Cover

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 →

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Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars | aka The Target (1985) Review

Posted on April 5, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars" Japanese Theatrical Poster

Director: Sammo Hung Cast: Sammo Hung, Richard Ng, Stanley Fung, Eric Tsang, Michael Miu, John Sham, Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, Rosamund Kwan, Sibelle Hu, Chung Fat, Yasuaki Kurata, Richard Norton, Philip Ko, Andy Lau, Lau Kar Wing, Dick Wei, Anthony Chan, Charlie Chin, Chin Kar Lok, Kara Hui, Chin Siu-Ho Running Time: 90 min. By Numskull More of the same, but a little better. I’m a little annoyed that I … Continue reading →

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