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Dragon Tiger Gate (2006) Review

May 6, 2026 Z Ravas

Director: Wilson Yip Cast: Donnie Yen, Nicholas Tse, Shawn Yue, Dong Jie, Li Xiaoran, Yu Kang, Chen Kuan-tai, Yuen Wah, Wong Yuk-long, Sheren Tang, Xing Yu Running Time: 94 min. By Z Ravas I hadn’t seen Dragon Tiger Gate since it was new on DVD in 2007. It was released on disc in the States by Tai Seng, by the way, just in case you want a reminder of how … Continue reading →

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Brink, The (2017) Review

March 6, 2018 Paul Bramhall
"The Brink" Theatrical Poster

Director: Jonathan Li Producer: Soi Cheang Pou Cast: Max Zhang Jin, Shawn Yu Man-Lok, Gordon Lam Ka-Tung, Janice Man Wing-San, Wu Yue, Yasuaki Kurata, Tai Bo, Cecilia So, Derek Tsang, Kumer So Running Time: 100 min. By Paul Bramhall Martial artist Max Zhang may have been showing off his stuff since the early 00’s, however it’s only in recent years that he registered on the radar of many kung fu cinema fans. With scene stealing … Continue reading →

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Mad World (2016) Review

May 25, 2017 Martin Sandison
"Mad World" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Wong Chung Cast: Eric Tsang, Shawn Yue, Elaine Jin, Charmaine Fong, Yvan Chan Hok-Man, Ng Siu-Hin Running Time: 101 min. By Martin Sandison The name Eric Tsang conjures up images of Golden Harvest comedies like My Lucky Stars (I’ll never forget the button mushroom joke) or his magnificent turn as gang boss Hon Sam in Infernal Affairs and it sequel. A seasoned veteran of Hong Kong cinema, even directing martial arts movies (he helmed … Continue reading →

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Reign of Assassins (2010) Review

November 9, 2016 Kelly Warner
Reign of Assassins | DVD (Anchor Bay)

AKA: Rain of Sword Director: Su Chao-Bin Cast: Michelle Yeoh, Jeong Wu Seong, Wang Xue Qi, Barbie Hsu, Kelly Lin, Shawn Yue, Nina Pau, Guo Xiao Dong, Matt Wu, Leon Dai, Jiang Yiyan, Hu Xiao Guang Running Time: 117 min. By Kelly Warner As a fan of John Woo and star Michelle Yeoh, Reign of Assassins was once a film I couldn’t wait to see. Then, like the rest of America, I … Continue reading →

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From Vegas to Macau III (2016) Review

February 22, 2016 Martin Sandison
"From Vegas to Macau 3" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Andrew Lau Co-director: Wong Jing Co-director: Billy Chung Cast: Chow Yun-fat, Andy Lau, Nick Cheung, Li Yuchun, Jacky Cheung, Carina Lau, Charles Heung, Shawn Yue, Psy, Angela Wang, Jacky Heung, Michelle Hu, David Chiang, Law Kar-ying, Kimmy Tong, Yuen Qiu, Elena Kong Running Time: 112 min. By Martin Sandison The first two movies in the From Vegas to Macau trilogy were a revelation for Hong Kong cinema fans: immensely … Continue reading →

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Wild City (2015) Review

July 27, 2015 Paul Bramhall
Wild City | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

AKA: Hustle Director: Ringo Lam Cast: Louis Koo, Shawn Yue Man-lok, Joseph Chang, Tong Liya, Jack Kao, Sam Lee, Philip Ng, Dave Wong, Simon Yam, Phillip Keung, Alex Lam, Ken Law Running Time: 100 min. By Paul Bramhall Not taking into consideration the segment he directed for 2007’s Triangle, it’s been 12 long years since Ringo Lam directed a Hong Kong movie. Look to when he last directed one of … Continue reading →

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From Vegas to Macau II (2015) Review

July 13, 2015 Paul Bramhall
"From Vegas to Macau II" Chinese Theatrical Poster

AKA: The Man from Macau II Director: Wong Jing Co-director: Aman Chang Cast: Chow Yun-fat, Nick Cheung, Carina Lau, Shawn Yue, Angela Wang, Michelle Hu, David Chiang, Kimmy Tong, Philip Keung, Wu Yue, Jin Qiaoqiao, Kenny Wong, Derek Tsang, Connie Man, Rebecca Zhu Running Time: 110 min. By Paul Bramhall The 2014 Lunar New Year movie From Vegas to Macau was far from perfect. It featured a droll performance by … Continue reading →

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Helios | aka Equator (2015) Review

May 12, 2015 Paul Bramhall
"Helios" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Sunny Luk Co-director: Longman Leung Cast: Jacky Cheung, Nick Cheung, Chang Chen, Shawn Yue, Janice Man, Wang Xue Qi, Ji Jin-Hee, Choi Si-Won, Yoon Jin-Yi, Lee Tae-Ran, Kim Hae-Sook, Mike Leeder Running Time: 119 min. By Paul Bramhall Directors Sunny Luk and Longman Leung team up once more for their sophomore effort, Helios. Looking to match the success of their surprisingly taut 2012 bureaucratic thriller Cold War, here they’re … Continue reading →

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As the Light Goes Out (2014) Review

November 7, 2014 Kelly Warner
"As the Light Goes Out" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Derek Kwok Cast: Nicholas Tse, Shawn Yue, Simon Yam, Hu Jun, Patrick Tam, Liu Kai Chi, Andy On, Bai Bing Running Time: 116 min. By Kyle Warner There seems to be a shared belief among most filmgoers that firefighter dramas have nothing new to say or do. And while it’s true that As the Light Goes Out does occasionally tread on some familiar ground, it also proves that there … Continue reading →

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Infernal Affairs 2 (2003) Review

March 24, 2011 JJ Bona
"Infernal Affairs 2" Korean Theatrical Poster

Director Andrew Lau Co-director: Alan Mak Cast: Anthony Wong, Eric Tsang, Francis Ng, Carina Lau, Edison Chen, Shawn Yu, Andrew Lin, Roy Cheung, Teddy Chan, Arthur Wong, Henry Fong Ping, Chapman To Running Time: 119 min. By Owlman Let me begin by saying that the synopsis is not a spoiler. Being a prequel to the first IA, the ending of IA2 is a foregone conclusion – we know that Sam … Continue reading →

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Initial D (2005) Review

January 16, 2011 ningen31
"Initial D" Japanese DVD Cover

Director: Andrew Lau Cast: Jay Chou, Jordan Chan, Edison Chen, Anne Suzuki, Shawn Yue Man Lok, Anthony Wong, Chapman To Man Chat, Kenny Bee, Will Liu Keng Hung Running Time: 107 min. By Ningen Based on the anime and manga of the same name, Initial D is about an ace drifter named Takumi (played by Jay Chou) who delivers food for his dad Bunta (Anthony Wong) in the same car … Continue reading →

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Isabella (2006) Review

January 16, 2011 JJ Bona

AKA: Isabela Director: Pang Ho Cheung Writer: Pang Ho Cheung, Derek Tsang, Jimmy Wan Cast: Isabella Leung, Chapman To, Derek Tsang Kwok Cheung, Meme Tian, J. J. Jia, Anthony Wong Chau Sang, Josie Ho Chiu Yee, Shawn Yue Man Lok, Jim Chim Sui Man, Steven Cheung Chi Hang Running Time: 91 min. By Mighty Peking Man After seeing this Isabella’s trailer I couldn’t wait to see the actual movie. Now … Continue reading →

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