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on Heaven and Hell | aka Shaolin Hell Gate (1978) Reviewi'm glad i'm not the only person that thought Chang Cheh (and possibly others…
on Hungry? Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao’s ‘Wheels on Meals’ arriving on 4K Ultra HD in November from Eureka4k from the OCN and a really nice coverart. Day 1 purchase. Probably get 2 ju…
on Anybody seen Richie? Okay, wrong movie. But Steven Seagal’s ‘Above the Law’ is coming to 4K Ultra HD this NovemberI'd certainly agree that revelations about Steven Seagal's character have cer…
on You wanna be a Chinese? You gotta eat the nasty stuff! ‘The Corruptor’ arrives on 4K Ultra HD in NovemberAnna and the King was underrated. As was Bulletproof Monk.
on Second Life | aka Son of a Punch (2024) Review"This might be the movie that makes Andrew a fan of these iqiyi movies!" I ac…
on Anybody seen Richie? Okay, wrong movie. But Steven Seagal’s ‘Above the Law’ is coming to 4K Ultra HD this NovemberWomen beater. The lowest of scum
on Ready for some fantastical ninja action? ‘Zipang’ arrives on Blu-ray from Toy Robot Video this NovemberI LOVE this movie (along with To sleep as to dream, Circus boys and The Maiku…
on You wanna be a Chinese? You gotta eat the nasty stuff! ‘The Corruptor’ arrives on 4K Ultra HD in Novemberi agree with this. i think corrupter is chow's best movie in the US. I ABSOLU…
on I MUST BREAK YOU! Watch the Trailer for the new Dolph Lundgren documentary ‘Dolph: Unbreakable’puede poner nuevo proyecto de tony jaa y bren foster
on Second Life | aka Son of a Punch (2024) Reviewthis was a very good film i enjoyed this alot.
on Toy Robot to release Blu-ray for South Korean actioner ‘A Man of Reason’ directed by and starring Jung Woo-sungIt's interesting to see that Toy Robot can branch out as a brand so will be k…
on BACK TO THE SHADOWS! Production begins for ‘The Shadow’s Edge II’ starring Jackie Chan and Tony Leung Ka Faiso has part 2 started production? and when is it most likely to be released?
on Power Rangers-sploitation! Watch an action packed clip from ‘Legend of the White Dragon’ starring Jason David FrankNot sure if I agree with the Robotech analogy. Robotech was more like a Shogu…
on Power Rangers-sploitation! Watch an action packed clip from ‘Legend of the White Dragon’ starring Jason David FrankThis and the usual US rip off of Asian IPs (Super Sentai). Like Transformer,…
on Before Mark Gor, there was Morris Cohen! Hong Kong filmmaker Johnnie To to helm action western ‘Two Gun Cohen’I get you, but I’m starving for some Johnnie To, so I’ll take what I can get.…
Tag Archives: Kirk Wong
Mrs K (2016) Review
Director: Ho Yuhang Cast: Kara Hui, Simon Yam, Wu Bai, Faizal Hussein, Kirk Wong, Fruit Chan, Li Xuan Siow Running Time: 90 min. By Martin Sandison For me, one of the big draws of this year’s Udine Far East Film Festival was the screening of Mrs K, and the appearance by its director Ho Yuhang. Ho is known for genre hopping and has a lot of successful films under his belt – all made in Malaysia. Martial … Continue reading
Posted in All, Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Faizal Hussein, Fruit Chan, Kara Hui, Kirk Wong, Simon Yam, Wu Bai
Taking Manhattan (1992) Review
Director: Kirk Wong Producer: Eric Tsang Cast: Carrie Ng, Lui Chi Yin, Andrew Chan Gwan, Jeff Lee Tak Wing, David Lea, Connie Cabret, Alana Jerins, Michael Lewis, Angelo Lopez, Jaclyn Ngai, Benny Nieves Running Time: 85 min. By Paul Bramhall It’s common knowledge that many Hong Kong directors have, in the past, tried their hand at making a movie in an English speaking country. Philip Ko brought Simon Yam to … Continue reading
Jackie Chan Double Feature: Crime Story & The Protector (1993, 1985) Review
The following review is for Shout! Factory’s Jackie Chan Double Feature, which contains 1993’s Crime Story & 1985’s The Protector. To see detailed credits for each title, as well as additional reviews, please click on the links provided within the review below. By HKFanatic THE PROTECTOR When Jackie Chan finally made it big in the United States with 1995’s “Rumble in the Bronx“, it stands to reason that he did … Continue reading
Long Arm of the Law 3 | aka Escape from Hong Kong (1989) Review
Director: Michael Mak Cast: Andy Lau, Elizabeth Lee, Elvis Tsui, Max Mok Siu Chung, Kirk Wong Chi Keung, John Ladalski, Hon Yee Sang, Ken Boyle, Mai Kei, Ng Hong Ning, Stephen Chan Tak Gwong, Cheung Chi Gin, Lam Kai Wing, Robin Shou Running Time: 107 min. By HKFanatic “Long Arm of the Law 3” is an easy film to overlook. It’s the second sequel in a series of films only … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Andy Lau Tak-Wah, John Ladalski, Kirk Wong, Max Mok Siu Chung, Michael Mak Tong Kit, Robin Shou
Legacy of Rage | aka Fire Dragon (1986) Review
Director: Ronnie Yu Yan-Tai Cast: Brandon Lee, Michael Wong Man-Tak, Michael Chan Wai-Man, Regina Kent, Bolo Yeung, Ng Man-Tat, Mang Hoi, Tanya George, Louis Roth, Stuart Smith Running Time: 86 min. By Joe909 You know you’re in for trouble when even the opening theme song is half-assed; it sounds like someone turning on a cheap Casio keyboard and goofing off with a few keys. Probably the most depressing movie I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Brandon Lee, Kirk Wong, Ku Feng, Louis Roth, Meng Hoi, Michael Chan Wai Man, Michael Wong Man Tak, Ng Man Tat, Regina Kent Wai Ling, Ronny Yu, Shing Fui On, Stuart Smith
Organized Crime and Triad Bureau | aka OCTB (1993) Review
Director: Kirk Wong Cast: Danny Lee, Anthony Wong, Cecilia Yip, Roy Cheung, Parkman Wong, Ricky Yi, Fan Siu Wong, Lee Fai, Louis Koo, Stephen Chan, Eric Kee Running Time: 100 min. By Woody It’s been months since I’ve watched a Hong Kong film. After discovering the intelligent cinema of countries like Japan and Korea, it’s hard for me to go back to simple minded action films and lame-brained humor. Save … Continue reading
Big Heat, The (1988) Review
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
Posted in Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Gordon Chan, Joey Wong Cho-Yin, Johnnie To, Kirk Wong, Philip Kwok (Lizard), Robin Shou, Roy Cheung, Tsui Hark, Waise Lee
Big Hit, The (1998) Review
Director: Kirk Wong Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Lou Diamond Phillips, Christina Applegate, Avery Brooks, Bokeem Woodbine, China Chow, Antonio Sabato Jr., Lainie Kazan, Elliott Gould, Sab Shimono, Robin Dunne, Lela Rochon, Danny Smith Running Time: 91 min. By Numskull If I really hated this movie, I wouldn’t be able to resist the urge to call it “The Big Shit”. Fortunately I don’t hate it, so you need never fear hearing that … Continue reading
Crime Story | aka Serious Crime Squad (1993) Review
AKA: Hard to Die Director: Kirk Wong Cast: Jackie Chan, Kent Cheng, Law Kar Ying, Au-Yeung, Christine Ng, William Tuan, Ken Lo, Wan Faat, Poon Ling Ling, Chan Daat Gong, Johnny Cheung, Chung Fat, James Ha, Blacky Ko, Rocky Lai Running Time: 107 min. By Numskull Jackie Chan in a Category III movie? Yes folks, it’s true. What’s more, it’s good. Not Project A good or Police Story good, but … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Golden Harvest, Reviews
Tagged Jackie Chan, Ken Lo, Kent Cheng Jak Si, Kirk Wong, Mars (Cheung Wing Fat)
Bomb Disposal Officer: Baby Bomb (1994) Review
Director: Jamie Luk Cast: Anthony Wong, Lau Ching Wan, Esther Kwan, Alexander Chan, Joe Cheung, Stephen Chang, Parkman Wong Pak Man, Lung Tin Sang, Lam King Kong, Kirk Wong, Lee Diy Yue, Jamie Luk Kim Ming, Wong Wa Wo Running Time: 94 min. By Equinox21 I was quite shocked to be perusing the list of available films on my regular online Asian films shopping site and stumbled upon a film … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Anthony Wong, Jamie Luk Kim Ming, Joe Cheng Cho, Kirk Wong, Lau Ching-Wan (Sean Lau)
Twin Dragons (1992) Review
Director: Ringo Lam Co-director: Tsui Hark Cast: Jackie Chan, Maggie Cheung, Nina Li Chi, Teddy Robin Kwan, Johnny Wang, Guy Lai Ying Chau, David Chiang, Jamie Luk Kim Ming, Kirk Wong Running Time: 100 min. By Numskull One thing you have to admit about Jackie Chan, whether you like him or not, is that he’s not afraid to admit it when one of his movies is a disappointment. Besides the … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Golden Harvest, Reviews
Tagged Alfred Cheung Kin Ting, Benny Lai Keung Kuen, Chor Yuen, David Chiang, Dennis Chan, Eric Tsang, Gordon Chan, Jackie Chan, Jamie Luk Kim Ming, Joe Cheng Cho, Joe Cheung Tung Cho, John Woo, Johnny Wang (Wong Lung Wei), Kirk Wong, Lau Kar Wing, Lau Kar-leung (Liu Chia Liang), Mabel Cheung Yueng Ting, Maggie Cheung, Ng See-Yuen, Nina Li Chi, Ringo Lam, Stephen Tung Wai, Sylvia Chang, Teddy Robin Kwan, Tsui Hark, Wong Jing, Wu Ma
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