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Paul Bramhall on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed GenreCheers KayKay, really enjoyed reading your take on the JW franchise as well,…
Ron on 88 Films likes ’em young! John Woo’s directorial feature debut ‘Young Dragons’ hits Blu-ray in Decemberthis is cool, but I almost got real excited thinking it was the movie that in…
KayKay on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed GenreAnd BTW, a great article Paul! While I don't necessarily agree with all your…
KayKay on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed GenreI'm on team Andrew with regards to the JW franchise, which I note doesn't get…
Paul Bramhall on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed GenreThe Taken sequels can be blamed for a lot of things, but not joyless bloodshe…
dakuan on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed Genrei'd rather blame the Taken films than John Wick.
Ska Martes on Your collection just got a whole lot FATTER! âChow Yun-fat Collection Vol. 2â arriving on 4K Ultra HD in DecemberPeace Hotel is more famous for being the last Golden Princess movie ever. And…
Ska Martes on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed GenreBill Kong is a seasoned producer with many S-tier movies to his filmography.…
Ska Martes on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed GenreI havn't seen the documentary and they probably are good guys but to spend 3…
Paul Bramhall on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed GenreGood points. I realize it may sound contradictory for me to refer to The Furi…
Andrew Hernandez on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed GenreWell, I certainly donât see that connection. John Wick being made for people…
Ska Martes on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed GenreAfter all those Twilight movies with Bella and Edward Lionsgate needed anothe…
Andrew Hernandez on Your collection just got a whole lot FATTER! âChow Yun-fat Collection Vol. 2â arriving on 4K Ultra HD in DecemberItâs cool to see a volume 2. Unfortunately, Peace Hotel is not one of my favo…
Andrew Hernandez on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed GenreAll I need to care about the protagonists is if theyâre likable or interestin…
Ningen on PERFECT!!! Watch the Game vs. Movie comparison Trailer for Kitao Sakuraâs live-action ‘Street Fighter’ adaptationBillboard on 50's IG. https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd2uYYlhd81/?utm_source=ig_…
JJ Bona on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed Genre100% agree with this article, though I do understand that people have differe…
Kenya Bindova on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed GenreYou sound like a dumb ABC femcel version of Jordan Petersen with a sprinkling…
Ska Martes on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed GenreThe Furious was fine for what it was - a straight to streaming Mainland chine…
Nancy Lo on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed GenreI think one of the biggest problems with action movies today is that we still…
Andrew Hernandez on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed GenreI love kicking in movies, but I do love close quarters combat as well. We nee…
Jack on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed GenreThank you for this. I also personally just prefer kung fu, TKD, karate, etc.…
Andrew Hernandez on Your collection just got a whole lot FATTER! âChow Yun-fat Collection Vol. 2â arriving on 4K Ultra HD in DecemberOh yes. I needed that part in the movie to remind me of when Beavis and Butt-…
Andrew Hernandez on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed GenreâJoyless Bloodshedâ must depend on the individual watching. For me, Iâm getti…
Ska Martes on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed GenreMaybe you're right. Superhero movies went woke according to some people so yo…
Paul Bramhall on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed GenreA different audience yes, but a different genre no - the action genre is stil…
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I Did It My Way (2023) Review
Director: Jason Kwan Cast: Andy Lau Tak-Wah, Gordon Lam, Cya Liu, Eddie Peng, Simon Yam, Chan Chun-Fung, Kent Cheng, Hedwig Tam, Lam Suet, Philip Keung, Mike Leeder Running Time: 115 min. By Paul Bramhall On paper at least, I Did It My Way feels like it should be the subtitle for a 4th instalment of The White Storm franchise. Like each instalment of the popular action thrillers, the focus is … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy Lau Tak-Wah, Eddie Peng, Gordon Lam, Jason Kwan, Kent Cheng Jak Si, Lam Suet, Mike Leeder, Simon Yam
The White Storm 3: Heaven or Hell (2023) Review
Director: Herman Yau Cast: Louis Koo, Lau Ching-Wan, Aaron Kwok, Caiyu Yang, Gallen Lo, Tse Kwan-ho, Alex Fong Chung-sun, Power Chan, Timmy Hung, Lam Suet Running Time: 125 min. By Paul Bramhall Ten years after the release of 2013âs The White Storm, the late Benny Chanâs divisive homage to the heroic bloodshed genre, itâs a safe bet that no one was expecting it to become a trilogy. However in 2023 … Continue reading
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Tagged Aaron Kwok, Alex Fong Chung Sun, Herman Yau, Lam Suet, Lau Ching-Wan (Sean Lau), Louis Koo
Era of Vampires, The (2002) Review
AKA: Vampire Hunters Director: Wellson Chin Cast: Michael Chow Man Kin, Danny Chan Kwok Kwan, Ken Cheung Chi Yiu, Lam Suet, Anya, Horace Lee Wai Sing, Yu Rong Guang, Lee Lik Chi, Wong Yat Fei, Ji Chun Hua, Lee Kin Yan, Chen Kuan Tai, Shut Mei Yee Running Time: 107 min. By Paul Bramhall In 2002 it had been 10 years since the last entry in the popular Mr. Vampire … Continue reading
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Tagged Chen Kuan-tai, Danny Chan, Lam Suet, Yu Rong-Guang
Undercover Punch and Gun (2019) Review
Director: Philip Lui Co-director: Frankie Tam Cast: Andy On, Philip Ng, Vanness Wu, Carrie Ng, Nicholas Tse, Carrie Ng, Lam Suet, Aka Zhao, Jiang Luxia, Aaron Aziz, Joyce Feng, Jessica Cambensy Running Time: 90 min. By Paul Bramhall Before youâve gotten through the plethora of production company logos that kick off Undercover Punch and Gun (and thereâs a lot of them!), the title alone is enough to give an indication as to … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy On Chi Kit, Carrie Ng Kar Lai, Lam Suet, Nicholas Tse, Philip Ng
Invincible Dragon (2019) Review
AKA: Dragon Tattoo Director: Fruit Chan Cast: Max Zhang, Annie Liu, Anderson Silva, Stephy Tang, Kevin Cheng, Lam Suet, Richard Ng Running Time: 100 min. By Paul Bramhall Iâll be the first to admit Iâm a huge fan of when directors that have a distinctive style decide to take on the martial arts genre. From Peter Chanâs take on the wuxia genre with 2011âs Wu Xia, to Wong Kar-Waiâs interpretation … Continue reading
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Tagged Anderson Silva, Fruit Chan, Lam Suet, Max Zhang Jin, Richard Ng, Stephy Tang Lai Yan
Handsome Siblings (1992) Review
Director: Eric Tsang Producer: Stephen Shiu Cast: Andy Lau, Brigitte Lin, Sharla Cheung, Anita Yuen, Deannie Yip, Francis Ng, Michael Miu, Fung Hak On, Peter Chan, Timothy Zao, Chan Chi Fai, John Chang, Chang Kin Ming, Chow Hong Chiu, Lam Suet, Richard Ng Running Time: 102 min. By Paul Bramhall Back in the Shaw Brothers studios heyday, the writings of wuxia author Gu Long provided ample material for big screen adaptations. … Continue reading
Three (2016) Review
Director:Â Johnnie To Cast: Louis Koo, Wallace Chung, Vicky Zhao Wei, Lam Suet, Lo Hoi-Pang, Timmy Hung, Michael Tse, Eddie Cheung, Mimi Kung, Raymond Wong Ho-Yin Running Time: 89 min. By Kelly Warner After a couple years spent making comedies, director Johnnie To returns to the gritty crime genre with the cops vs. robbers vs. doctors thriller Three. Like all of Toâs finest films, Three is positively dripping with style. Near … Continue reading
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Tagged Johnnie To, Lam Suet, Louis Koo, Vicky Zhao Wei, Wallace Chung
Saving Mr. Wu (2015) Review
Director: Ding Sheng Writer: Ding Sheng Cast: Andy Lau Tak-Wah, Liu Ye, Wu Ruofu, Wang Qianyuan, Lam Suet, Zhao Xiaoyue, Vivien Li Meng, Cai Lu, Yu Ailei, Liu Wen-Bo, Guo Ming-Yu Running Time: 106 min. Kelly Warner Andy Lau walks out of a nightclub, signs autographs, and waves to his fans. The onscreen text reads, âMr. Wu, Famous Movie Star.â (I laughed, though I canât really explain why.) Soon we … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy Lau Tak-Wah, Ding Sheng, Lam Suet, Wang Qianyuan
Monk Comes Down the Mountain (2015) Review
AKA: The Monk Director: Chen Kaige Cast: Wang Bao Qiang, Aaron Kwok, Chang Chen, Lin Chi-ling, Fan Wei, Yuen Wah, Vanness Wu, Wang Xueqi, Danny Chan, Lam Suet, Dong Qi, Tiger Hu Chen Running Time: 123 min. By Paul Bramhall Up until recently Shaolin trained actor Wang Bao Qiangâs choice of roles did little to show off his physical talents, from his debut in the 2003 drama Blind Shaft, to … Continue reading
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Tagged Aaron Kwok, Chang Chen, Chen Kaige, Danny Chan, Jaycee Chan, Lam Suet, Tiger Hu Chen, Wang Baoqiang, Yuen Wah
Constable, The (2013) Review
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 whoâs 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
Kung Fu Hustle (2004) Review
Director: Stephen Chow Cast: Stephen Chow, Yuen Wah, Yuen Qiu, Leung Siu Lung, Huang Sheng Yi, Chan Kwok Kwan, Lam Tze Chung, Tung Chi Hwa, Chiu Chi Ling, Xing Yu Running Time: 99 min. By Peach “Kung Fu Hustle” is Stephen Chow’s violent, computer effects-driven, wacky dedication to corny kung fu flicks of the 1970s. The film’s main attraction is the candy while everything else takes a back seat. That’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Bruce Leong (Liang Siu Lung), Chu Chi Ling, Danny Chan, Fung Hak On, Lam Suet, Stephen Chow, Tung Chi Hwa, Xing Yu, Yuen Qiu, Yuen Wah
Election 2 | aka Triad Election (2006) Review
Director: Johnnie To Cast: Louis Koo, Simon Yam, Nick Cheung, Gordon Lam, Lam Suet, Wong Tin Lam, Yau Yung, Eddie Cheung, Mark Cheng, Andy On, Cheung Wing Cheung Running Time: 92 min. By HKFanatic As much as I’ve disparaged Louis Koo’s acting in movies like “Triple Tap” and “Accident,” no one can take his performance in “Election 2” away from him. With this film, Koo found the role he was … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy On Chi Kit, Gordon Lam, Johnnie To, Lam Suet, Louis Koo, Mark Cheng Ho Nam, Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Simon Yam, Yuen Bun
Woman Knight of Mirror Lake, The (2011) Review
Director: Herman Yau Cast: Betty Huang Yi, Dennis To Yue Hong, Anthony Wong Chau Sang, Kevin Cheng Ga Wing, Rose Chan Ka Wun, Pat Ha Man Jing, Hung Yan Yan, Lam Suet, Lau Siu Ming, Chui Tien You, Wong You Nam, Mia Yam Running Time: 115 min. By HKFanatic Former b-movie auteur Herman Yau (“Ebola Syndrome,” “Troublesome Night”) has successfully re-invigorated his career as of late, refashioning himself as a … Continue reading
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Tagged Anthony Wong, Betty Huang Yi, Dennis To, Herman Yau, Hung Yan Yan, Lam Suet































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