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on Always bet on WHITE! Martial arts star Michael Jai White joins Taimak in the upcoming martial arts thriller ‘Paper Made’Damn, Taimak? I can't wait to check it out!
on The Killer | 4K Ultra HD (Shout)Theatrical trailer. https://youtu.be/UBjnv3C-g5o?si=apNtaGvAcQfSJHhr
on Once Upon a Time in Mexicali! Watch the New Trailer for Bren Foster’s martial arts actioner ‘Mexicali’Oh yeah. There’s certainly those vibes along with the feeling of Peckinpah, H…
on Robocop-sploitation! Shout announces 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for David Chung’s 1988 sci-fi actioner ‘I Love Maria’Few people like that one. They're wrong.
on Donnie Yen, nuns, priests, exhumed bodies and real kung fu! Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH for the month of MarchThis is this so beautiful movies
on Once Upon a Time in Mexicali! Watch the New Trailer for Bren Foster’s martial arts actioner ‘Mexicali’Yeah, this is gonna be one of the better DTV movies of the year. Definitely l…
on Always bet on WHITE! Martial arts star Michael Jai White joins Taimak in the upcoming martial arts thriller ‘Paper Made’My dreams have come true to see Michael Jai and Taimak act together in a film…
on Martial arts screen icon Cynthia Rothrock and Tatiana Neva go nuclear in the New Trailer for ‘Prey of Wrath’No. no. no. chrichtonsworld is right. It's rubbish.
on Martial arts screen icon Cynthia Rothrock and Tatiana Neva go nuclear in the New Trailer for ‘Prey of Wrath’A lot of hard work goes into these films, even when the resources just aren’t…
on Picture of a Nymph | Blu-ray (88 Films)It's my first time watching this and sure, it's a Chinese Ghost Story rip off…
on Martial arts screen icon Cynthia Rothrock and Tatiana Neva go nuclear in the New Trailer for ‘Prey of Wrath’I really like Cynthia. But this looks like rubbish.
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on Donnie Yen, nuns, priests, exhumed bodies and real kung fu! Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH for the month of MarchDonnie is set to return as Caine in a spin-off from John Wick: Chapter 4. Thi…
on Donnie Yen, nuns, priests, exhumed bodies and real kung fu! Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH for the month of MarchAre there going to be any new projects for Donnie Yen in the future?
on Men Behind the Sun (1988) ReviewI don't think the cat scene was faked. It's his "and it was given a few fish…
on Striking Rescue (2024) ReviewMan, that’s heartbreaking to hear. I really hope the reports aren’t as bad as…
on Gambling Ghost, The (1991) ReviewReally enjoyed reading this. The Gambling Ghost is such a weird left turn for…
on Cyborg | aka Slinger (1989) ReviewThe hero and villain are both named after guitars.
on Remember kids… Don’t Play with Fire! 🔥 Tsui Hark’s cult Hong Kong thriller arrives on Blu-ray later this year!Ugly cover. What's wrong with the second guy from the left (bottom)?
Tag Archives: Jet Li
Hitman | aka Contract Killers (1998) Review
Director: Stephen Tung Wai Cast: Jet Li, Eric Tsang, Simon Yam, Gigi Leung, Keiji Sato, Paul Ropovshi, Frankie Ng, Jude Poyer, Deon Lam Dik On, Sam Wong Shum, John Ching Tung Running Time: 104 min. By Numskull A very welcome change of pace for Jet Li, Hitman features no flying around on wires or other stupid Hong Kong action tricks, unless you count the bad guy who blinds people with light from … Continue reading
Posted in All, Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Eric Tsang, Jet Li, Jude Poyer, Keiji Sato, Simon Yam, Stephen Tung Wai
New Legend of Shaolin, The | aka The Legend of the Red Dragon (1994) Review
Director: Wong Jing Cast: Jet Li, Chingmy Yau, Tse Miu, Deannie Yip, Yeung Wai, Johnny Wang, Chan Chung Yung, Adam Cheng, Damian Lau, Chu Ko, Ji Chun Hua, Jacqueline Ng, Corey Yuen, Chiu Gwok, Wong Jing Running Time: 94 min. By JJ Hatfield I watched this film a few years back and recalled thinking it would be a long time before I watched it again. So I checked some notes … Continue reading
War | aka Rogue Assassin (2007) Review
AKA: Rogue Director: Philip Atwell Writer: Lee Anthony Smith, Gregory J. Bradley Cast: Jet Li, Jason Statham, Terry Chen, John Lone, Devon Aoki, Sung Kang, Ryo Ishibashi Running Time: 103 min. By JJ Hatfield War, uhhh yeah, what is it good for absolutely nothin’… sorry. The song is good. This movie is not. What comes across is rather two dimensional. I felt at times the characters were made of cardboard. … Continue reading
Posted in Asian Related, Reviews
Tagged Devon Aoki, Jason Statham, Jet Li, John Lone, Ryo Ishibashi, Sung Kang, Terry Chen
Dragon Fight | aka Dragon Kickboxer (1988) Review
AKA: The Defector Director: Billy Tang Cast: Jet Li, Dick Wei, Stephen Chow Sing Chi, Nina Li Chi, Steven Ho, Mark Williams Running Time: 98 min. By JJ Hatfield Viewed as a film, “Dragon Fight” is not very good. However, all is not lost if you are a Jet Li fan, or fond of martial arts films. This is a kind of blending of Jet the Chinese excellent citizen and … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Billy Tang Hin Sing, Dick Wei, Jet Li, Nina Li Chi, Stephen Chow
Expendables, The (2010) Review
Director: Sylvester Stallone Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Jet Li, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, Steve Austin, Terry Crews, Mickey Rourke, Bruce Willis, Eric Roberts, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Gary Daniels, David Zayas, Giselle Itié, Tze Yep Running Time: 105 min. By Ningen So an Italian guy, a Brit knife-thrower, a Good Ol’ Boy tattooist, a black guy, a Dutch junkie and a Chinese guy ride into a garage… And the fact that … Continue reading
Born to Defend | aka Final Fight (1990) Review
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
Posted in All, Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Dan Mintz, Dean Harrington, Jet Li, Mark King, Paulo Tocha
Once Upon a Time in China and America (1997) Review
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
Posted in Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Hung Yan Yan, Jean Wong Ching Ying, Jet Li, Richard Ng, Roger Yuan, Rosamund Kwan, Sammo Hung
Once Upon a Time in China II (1992) Review
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
Posted in Chinese, Golden Harvest, Reviews
Tagged David Chiang, Donnie Yen, Ernest Mauser, Hung Yan Yan, Jet Li, Max Mok Siu Chung, Mike Leeder, Mike Miller, Rosamund Kwan, Tsui Hark, Yen Shi Kwan
Once Upon a Time in China (1990) Review
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
Kiss of the Dragon (2001) Review
Director: Chris Nahon Cast: Jet Li, Bridget Fonda, Tcheky Karyo, Laurence Ashley, Burt Kwouk, John Forgeham, Colin Prince, Max Ryan, Cyril Raffaelli, Didier Azoulay, Vincent Glo, Ric Young, Vincent Wong Running Time: 98 min. By Mairosu Liu Jian (Jet Li) is a top drawer Chinese cop, and also a master acupuncturist (yes, sounds silly, I know). He is summoned from China to help the local DEA bust a Chinese drug … Continue reading
Posted in Asian Related, Reviews
Tagged Bridget Fonda, Burt Kwouk, Chris Nahon, Jet Li, Ric Young, Tcheky Karyo, Vincent Wong
One, The (2001) Review
Director: James Wong Cast: Jet Li, Delroy Lindo, Carla Gugino, Jason Statham, James Morrison, Dylan Bruno, Richard Steinmetz, Dean Norris, Harriet Sansom Harris, Archie Kao Running Time: 96 min. By Joe909 Basically this movie is nothing more than “The Highlander” meets your basic comic book/parallel universe plot. The acting’s stiff at times and there’s no character development to speak of, but still, I had a good time watching it. The … Continue reading
Romeo Must Die (2000) Review
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 Andrzej Bartkowiak, Delroy Lindo, DMX, Francoise Yip, Jet Li, Jon Kit Lee, Russell Wong
Cradle 2 the Grave (2003) Review
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 Andrzej Bartkowiak, Daniel Dae Kim, DMX, Jet Li, Johnny Tri Nguyen, Kelly Hu, Mark Dacascos, Ron Yuan, Tom Arnold
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
Shaolin Temple 2: The Kids from Shaolin (1984) Review
Director: Cheung Sing Yim Cast: Jet Li, Huang Qiu-Yan, Yu Hai, Yu Cheng-Hui, Ding Lan, Ji Chun-Hua, Hu Jian-Qiang Running Time: 99 min. By Numskull This is a sequel to Shaolin Temple in name only; there is no continuation of the first film. In fact, it barely has anything to do with the Shaolin temple. It would probably be better off, were this not the case. The film is about … Continue reading
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