Tag Archives: Tsui Hark

Once Upon a Time in China V (1994) Review

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Paul Bramhall
"Once Upon a Time in China V" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Tsui Hark Cast: Vincent Chiu, Rosamund Kwan, Jean Wong, Kent Cheng, Hung Yan Yan, Mok Siu Chung, Lau Shun, Elaine Lui, Gwok Chun On, Stephen Tung Wei Running Time: 101 min. By Paul Bramhall Remember that time Tsui Hark decided to make his own version of Project A, but film it in the style of John Woo? If not, then it likely means you’ve never seen Once Upon a … Continue reading →

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Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings (2018) Review

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Paul Bramhall
"Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Tsui Hark Writer: Chang Chia-lu Cast: Mark Chao, William Feng Shaofeng, Kenny Lin Gengxin, Carina Lau, Ethan Juan, Sandra Ma, Ma Sichun, Chien Sheng, Yang Yiwei Running Time: 132 min. By Paul Bramhall Before you express concern, don’t panic, the latest entry in the Detective Dee series has nothing to do with the wily sleuth investigating a crime spree instigated by Andy Lau, Aaron Kwok, Jacky Cheung, and Leon Lai. With that … Continue reading →

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Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back (2017) Review

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Paul Bramhall

Director: Tsui Hark Cast: Kris Wu, Kenny Lin, Yao Chen, Lin Yun, Mengke Bateer, Wang Likun, Yang Yiwei, Wang Duo, Bao Bei-Er, Cheng Si-Han, Da Peng, Yeung Lun, Shu Qi, Zhang Mei-E, Xu Cai-Xiang, Lai Kai-Keung, Anthony Wong, Zuo Jing-Bo Running Time: 108 min. By Paul Bramhall It’s only been 4 years since Stephen Chow helmed 2013’s Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons, the first movie in which he … Continue reading →

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Bodyguard, The (2016) Review

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Martin Sandison
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AKA: My Beloved Bodyguard Director: Sammo Hung Cast: Sammo Hung, Jaqueline Chan, Andy Lau Tak-Wah, Zhu Yuchen, Jack Feng, Li Qin Qin, Yuen Biao, Yuen Wah, Tsui Hark, Karl Maka, Dean Shek, James Lee Guy, Tomer Oz, Yuen Qiu, Feng Shaofeng, Hu Jun, Eddie Peng Running Time: 99 min. By Martin Sandison The Bodyguard is Sammo Hung’s first directorial feature since 1997’s Once Upon a Time in China and America, which … Continue reading →

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Mermaid, The (2016) Review

Posted on March 9, 2016 by ningen31
Mermaid | Blu-ray & DVD (Sony Entertainment)

AKA: Mermaid Director: Stephen Chow Cast: Deng Chao, Lin Yun, Show Luo, Zhang Yuqi, Kris Wu, Lu Zhengyu, Fan Shuzhen, Li Shangzheng, Bo Xiaolong, Pierre Bourdaud, Ivan Kotik, Kong Lianshun, Bai Ke, Chiu Chi Ling, Tin Kai-man, Tsui Hark, Wen Zhang Running Time: 94 min. By Ningen Liu Xuan is a rags-to-riches Tony Stark-type flirt who has everything he could ever need, with the exception of a conscience. After pulling … Continue reading →

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Double Team (1997) Review

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Zach Nix
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AKA: The Colony Director: Tsui Hark Cast: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dennis Rodman, Paul Freeman, Mickey Rourke, Hung Yan Yan, Natacha Lindinger, Valéria Cavalli, Jay Benedict, Asher Tzarfati Running Time: 93 min. By Zach Nix International action star Jean-Claude Van Damme (Pound of Flesh) was on a cinematic roll through the late 80s and into the mid 90s. Although few of his films were ever as good or as successful as … Continue reading →

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Raid, The (1990) Review

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Kelly Warner
"The Raid" Theatrical Poster

Director: Ching Siu Tung Co-director: Tsui Hark Cast: Dean Shek, Fennie Yuen, Jacky Cheung, Tony Leung, Joyce Godenzi, Paul Chu Kong, Corey Yuen, Lau Siu Ming, Kei Gwong Hung, Chiu Man Yan, Liu Fan Running Time: 100 min. By Kelly Warner Beyond a title that may confuse less-informed film fans interested in Asian cinema, The Raid has absolutely nothing in common with the Gareth Evans films of the same name. … Continue reading →

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Taking of Tiger Mountain, The (2014) Review

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Kelly Warner
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Director: Tsui Hark Cast: Zhang Hanyu, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Lin Gengxin, Yu Nan, Tong Liya, Kenny Lin, Gao Hu, Zhou Dong Yu, Han Geng, Chen Xiao, Mo Tse, Zha Ka, Li Bing-Yuan Running Time: 141 min. By Kelly Warner Adapted from Qu Bo’s 1957 novel Tracks in the Snowy Forest, which is itself based on a true story, Tsui Hark’s The Taking of Tiger Mountain takes what sounds like another drama … Continue reading →

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Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon (2013) Review

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Paul Bramhall
"Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Tsui Hark Cast: Mark Chao, Feng Shaofeng, Kenny Lin Geng Xin, Kim Bum, Angelababy, Deng Chao, Carina Lau Kar Ling, Hu Dong, Chen Kun, Sheng Jian, Ma Jing Jing Running Time: 133 min. By Paul Bramhall Tsui Hark has long been one of Hong Kong’s most prolific creative forces. He’s directed countless movies which are considered Hong Kong classics, from the excess of Zu: Warriors from Magic Mountain to … Continue reading →

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Flying Swords of Dragon Gate (2011) Review

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Z Ravas
"Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" Japanese DVD Cover

Director: Tsui Hark Cast: Jet Li, Kwai Lun Mei, Chen Kun, Zhou Xun, Li Yu Chun, Mavis Fan Hiu Huen, Fan Siu Wong, Du Yiheng, Sun Jian Kui, Viann Zhang Xin Yu Running Time: 125 min. By HKFantic It was Jean-Claude Van Damme of all people who dubbed Tsui Hark ‘the George Lucas of Asia.’ Most likely because his 1983 fantasy film “Zu Warriors From the Magic Mountain” helped launch … Continue reading →

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Zu: Warriors from Magic Mountain (1983) Review

Posted on June 14, 2012 by JJ Bona
"Zu: Warriors From Magic Mountain" Japanese Theatrical Poster

Director: Tsui Hark Producer: Leonard Ho Cast: Yuen Biao, Mang Hoi, Adam Cheng, Damian Lau, Sammo Hung, Moon Lee, Brigitte Lin, Norman Chu, Randy Man, Ha Kwong-Li, Tsui Hark Running Time: 98 min. By Numskull An unrestrained martial arts fantasy extravaganza with ample tongue-in-cheek humor delivered with a smug “ain’t I a genius?” attitude by overpraised director Tsui Hark. This sugar rush of a movie bombards the audience with one … Continue reading →

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Detective Dee & the Mystery of the Phantom Flame (2010) Review

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Z Ravas
"Detective Dee & the Mystery of the Phantom Flame" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Tsui Hark Cast: Andy Lau Tak Wah, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Carina Lau Kar Ling, Li Bing Bing, Deng Chao, Richard Ng Yiu Hon, Du Yiheng, Yao Lu, Teddy Robin Kwan Running Time: 123 min. By HKFanatic As a longtime Tsui Hark fan, it’s great to see the master director return with a film that’s easier for audiences to latch on to. “Detective Dee & the Mystery of the … Continue reading →

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Long Arm of the Law 2 (1987) Review

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Z Ravas
"Long Arm of the Law 2" Theatrical Poster

Director: Michael Mak Tong Kit Cast: Stephen Chan Tak Gwong, Hon Yee Sang, Ben Lam Kwok Bun, Alex Man Chi Leung, Elvis Tsui Kam Kong, Pauline Wong Siu Fung, Yuen Yat Chor, Mama Hung Running Time: 86 min. By HKFanatic This dark, gritty crime flick is another minor masterpiece from late 80’s Hong Kong. Although the first entry in the “Long Arm of the Law” series is still the most … Continue reading →

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Dragon Inn (1992) Review

Posted on June 15, 2011 by JJ Bona
"New Dragon Inn'" Chinese Theatrical Poster

AKA: New Dragon Gate Inn Director: Raymond Lee Co-director: Tsui Hark Co-director: Ching Siu-tung Cast: Brigitte Lin, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Ka-Fai, Donnie Yen, Hung Yan-yan, Yuen Bun, Ng Kai-wah, Lan Tun, Yam Sai-Kwoon, Yuen Cheung-Yan Running Time: 88/99 min. By Numskull While I wouldn’t refer to this movie as an “epic” it does have a wide narrative and visual scope that places it head and shoulders over many other … Continue reading →

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Blade, The (1995) Review

Posted on June 15, 2011 by JJ Bona
"The Blade" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Tsui Hark Cast: Vincent Zhao, Hung Yan-Yan, Song Lei, Moses Chan, Austin Wai, Valerie Chow, Jason Chu Wing-Tong, Michael Tse, Ngai Sing, Yuen Bun Running Time: 100 min. By Iuxion Call me crazy, but I’ve always liked movies like The Blade, you know, wuxia movies with tight choreography and lots of swords. However, recently all that wire-fu with The Matrix, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, etc. etc. has been getting … Continue reading →

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