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Monkey King, The (2014) Review

March 12, 2014 DiP
"The Monkey King" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Cheang Pou-soi Cast: Donnie Yen, Chow Yun-fat, Aaron Kwok, Joe Chen, Peter Ho, Kelly Chen, Zhang Zilin, Gigi Leung, Xia Zitong, Louis Fan, Cheang Pou-soi Running Time: 120 min. By DiP First things first, I’m not familiar with the Journey To The West novel nor am a fan of the screen adaptations. So whether the movie is faithful to the novel or not, I can’t comment on unfortunately. But … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Raiders (2000) Review

July 5, 2012 JJ Bona
"Tokyo Raiders" Japanese Theatrical Poster

Director: Jingle Ma Cast: Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Ekin Cheng, Kelly Chen Wai Lam, Cecilia Cheung, Toru Nakamura, Ken Abe, Maiyu Ozawa, Kumiko Endo, Sirakawa Minani Running Time: 101 min. By Numskull The problem with movies in the “mindless fun” category is that too many of them forget the “fun” part. Happily, Tokyo Raiders does not suffer from this problem and is readily available in unbutchered form on DVD in North … Continue reading →

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Infernal Affairs (2002) Review

March 24, 2011 JJ Bona
"Infernal Affairs" Japanese Theatrical Poster

Director: Andrew Lau Co-director: Alan Mak Cast: Andy Lau, Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Anthony Wong, Eric Tsang Chi-Wai, Sammi Cheng Sau-Man, Kelly Chan, Edison Chen, Shawn Yu Man-Lok, Elva Hsiao Ah-Hin, Chapman To, Gordon Lam, Ng Ting Yip, Wan Chi Keung Running Time: 100 min. By Alexander Fellow City on Fire reviewer Raging Gaijin had this to say in a recent review: “Now I know the whole ‘the good, the bad, … Continue reading →

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Anna Magdalena | aka Kissing You (1998) Review

February 16, 2011 JJ Bona

Director: Yee Chung Man Writer: Ivy Ho Sai Hong Producer: Claudia Chung Chun Cast: Kelly Chen Wai Lam, Kaneshiro Takeshi, Leo Ku Kui Kei, Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Wei Wei, Pauline Yeung Yung Lin, Jacky Cheung Hok Yau, Leslie Cheung Kwok, Josie Ho Chiu Yee, Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Anita Yuen Wing Yee Running Time: 98 min. By Vic Nguyen The UFO Film Group and Japan’s Amuse Entertainment collaborated to … Continue reading →

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Breaking News (2004) Review

January 4, 2011 JJ Bona

Director: Johnnie To Cast: Richie Ren, Kelly Chen, Nick Cheung, Eddie Cheung, Hui Siu Hung, Lam Suet, Yau Yung, Ding Hai Feng, Li Hai Tao, Alan Chui, Ho Hon Chau, Wong Chi Wai, Victy Wong Yin Keung, Wong Wa Wo, Maggie Siu, Simon Yam Running Time: 91 min. By Equinox21 Breaking News, one of Johnny To’s best this ain’t, but it’s certainly FAR from his worst. Coming on the heels … Continue reading →

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