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on Under the Gun (1995) ReviewWow. How did I never hear of this film before? I just found a used copy on eB…
on Under the Gun (1995) ReviewThis filmis great, good shout
on The Snake Prince (1976) ReviewThe dilemma of every Shaw Brothers fan in the 2020’s summarised in 34 words.
on The Snake Prince (1976) ReviewI really want to buy these imprint releases. I just dread Arrow announcing Sh…
on Lady Whirlwind, move over! Watch the New Trailer for John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’That’s a fantastic description! Totally accurate. And I can see why obvious s…
on Hong Kong’s Heaven’s Gate? Juno Mak’s anticipated thriller ‘Sons of the Neon Night’ to finally shine this yearOfficially selected for this year's Midnight Screenings at Cannes: https://ww…
on Lady Whirlwind, move over! Watch the New Trailer for John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’This looks interesting. The trailer is now out. https://youtu.be/JCW7OoSp0bI
on The return of Jet Li? More on Yuen Woo Ping’s ‘Blades of the Guardians’ starring Wu Jing and Nic TseBring Back Jet Li!!!! for a few more movies. I think Jet Li would GREAT for t…
on We guess Bruce Lee won’t be in it? Cliff Booth-centric ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel to take place in 1977You could argue a 2 week token theatrical window doesn't really count as a th…
on The origins of Sammo Hung, Jackie Chan and Yuen Biao revealed? Shout! to release Blu-ray for 1988’s ‘Painted Faces’I always wanted to see this and never had any luck finding it. I hope it's go…
on Brokenhearted, The (2024) ReviewBrilliant review, bro! Makes me want ti see this ASAP.
on The Lost Bladesman | Blu-ray (Imprint)Subject: Your Next Adventure Starts Here Hi there, My name is Taylor from [Ba…
on We have physical evidence that Donnie Yen’s ‘The Prosecutor’ hits Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD in May from Well Go USAwhich the blueray had a english speaking language
on We guess Bruce Lee won’t be in it? Cliff Booth-centric ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel to take place in 1977Totally agree with you there. People can't take anything these days.
on Richard Norton, ‘Gymkata’ and ‘City Hunter’ actor, martial artist, trainer and stunt performer, dies at 75"Painful?" Definitely, yes. :(
on Prosecutor, The (2024) ReviewI like that movie a lot. But I have to admit that the only parts that I find…
Tag Archives: Yu Rong-Guang
Ride On (2023) Review
Director: Larry Yang Cast: Jackie Chan, Xing Yu, Andy On, Yu Rongguang, Wu Jing, Stanley Tong, Aarif Rahman, Liu Haocun Running Time: 126 min. By Paul Bramhall For fans of Jackie Chan, on paper Ride On is the movie we’ve (yes, I count myself amongst them!) been waiting for him to make for at least the last 10 years. Since Mainland China became a box office juggernaut in the 2010’s … Continue reading
Posted in All, Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Andy On Chi Kit, Jackie Chan, Stanley Tong, Wu Jing (Jacky Wu), Xing Yu, Yu Rong-Guang
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
Posted in All, Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Chen Kuan-tai, Danny Chan, Lam Suet, Yu Rong-Guang
Lover of the Last Empress (1995) Review
Director: Andrew Lau Cast: Tony Leung Ka Fai, Chingmy Yau, Chan Kwok Bong, Valerie Chow, Ku Feng, Yu Rong Guang, Kingdom Yuen King Tan, Yvonne Yung Hung, Bao Fang, Lo Hung Running Time: 99 min. By Paul Bramhall Before John Wick went on the rampage triggered by the murder of his puppy, there was Chingmy Yau in Lover of the Last Empress, whose ascent to the position of Empress Dowager is … Continue reading
Posted in All, Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Andrew Lau Wai-Keung, Chingmy Yau, Ku Feng, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Valerie Chow, Yu Rong-Guang
Police Story 2013 | aka Police Story: Lockdown (2013) Review
AKA: Police Story 6 Director: Ding Sheng Cast: Jackie Chan, Lau Yip, Sally Jing Tian, Huang Bo, Yu Rong-Guang, Wang Zhi Fei, Wu Yue, Andy Long Nguyen, Zhang Xiaoning, Ding Sheng, Bruce Law Running Time: 108 min. By Kelly Warner Jackie Chan’s changed. Off-screen his fervent nationalism has had the effect of alienating and upsetting some fans both at home and abroad. On-screen, the actor has had to come to … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Andy Long Nguyen, Ding Sheng, Jackie Chan, Sally Jing Tian, Yu Rong-Guang
Fox Hunter (1995) Review
AKA: Hunting Fox Director: Stephen Tung Wai Cast: Jade Leung, Jordan Chan, Yu Rong Guang, Ching Fung, Guy Lai, Ng Git Keung, Roger Lee Running Time: 92 min. By Paul Bramhall Fox Hunter was the second of only 4 movies that legendary Hong Kong action choreographer Stephen Tung Wei would direct, as well as taking on action duties. To his credit, with each movie he did something a little different … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Jade Leung Ching, Jordan Chan Siu Chun, Stephen Tung Wai, Yu Rong-Guang
Champions | aka Duo Biao (2008) Review
Director: Tsui Siu Ming Writer: Tsui Siu Ming Producer: Tom Cheung, Amy Lee, Tsui Siu Ming Cast: Dicky Cheung Wai Kin, Tse Miu, Debbie Ng Tin Yu, Priscilla Wong Cuiru, Chui Heung Tung, Wai Chi Ho, Yu Rong Guang, Maria Cordero, Lee Fai Running Time: 117 min. By HKFanatic If you thought “Ip Man 2” and “Jet Li’s Fearless” went a wee bit overboard with their jingoistic ‘ra ra China’ … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Chui Heung Tung, Dicky Cheung, Lee Fai, Tse Miu (Xie Miao), Xie Miao, Yu Rong-Guang
Taxi Hunter (1993) Review
Director: Herman Yau Cast: Anthony Wong, Yu Rong Guang, Fung Woo, Ng Man Tat, Athene Chu, Chan Fai Hung, Lam King Kong, Lam Chiu Wing, James Ha Chim Si Running Time: 88 min. By Numskull Cabbies beware! Stop rigging those meters! Curb those sloppy driving habits! Don’t snap at those passengers and then expect a generous tip! There’s a new force in town to be reckoned with, and he’s got … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Anthony Wong, Athena Chu Yan, Herman Yau, Yu Rong-Guang
My Father is a Hero | aka The Enforcer (1994) Review
AKA: Letter to Daddy Director: Corey Yuen Writer: Wong Jing Cast: Jet Li, Anita Mui, Tse Miu, Blacky Ko, Bonnie Fu Yuk Jing, Yu Rong Guang, Ken Lo, Damian Lau, Thorsten Nickel, Paul Rapovski, Henry Fong Ping, Corey Yuen Running Time: 100/105 min. By Numskull You know, for someone whose fame is based on his martial arts skills, I’m not seeing a whole lot of martial arts in Jet Li’s … Continue reading
Posted in All, Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Anita Mui Yim Fong, Blacky Ko Sau Leung, Corey Yuen, Damian Lau, Jet Li, Ken Lo, Tse Miu (Xie Miao), Yu Rong-Guang
Project S | aka Supercop 2 (1993) Review
Director: Stanley Tong Cast: Michelle Yeoh, Yu Rong Guang, Emil Chau, Fan Siu Wong, Dick Wei, Athena Chu, Bill Tung Biu, Bowie Lam, Alain Guernier, Ailen Sit Chun Wai, Chan Man Ching, Joe Cheung, Mars, Yukari Oshima, Jackie Chan, Eric Tsang Running Time: 98 min. By Numskull It seems that “they”… whoever they are… really don’t want us North American types to see this movie. The DVD and VCD from … Continue reading
Little Big Soldier (2010) Review
Director: Ding Sheng Writer: Jackie Chan Cast: Jackie Chan, Xu Dongmei, Wang Lee Hom, Steve Yoo Seung Jun, Lin Peng, Yu Rong-Guang, Ken Lo Wai-Kwong, Song Jin, Du Yuming, Yuen Woo-ping, Wu Yue Running Time: 96 min. By Jeff Bona In the tradition of Lee Marvin and Toshiro Mifune in Hell in the Pacific (1968); Dennis Quaid and Louis Gossett Jr. in Enemy Mine (1985); and Lau Ching Wan and Leon … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Ding Sheng, Jackie Chan, Ken Lo, Lin Peng, Steve Yoo Seung Jun, Wang Lee Hom, Wu Yue, Xu Dongmei, Yu Rong-Guang, Yuen Woo-ping
Storm Riders, The (1998) Review
AKA: The Stormriders Director: Andrew Lau Cast: Ekin Cheng, Aaron Kwok, Sonny Chiba, Kristy Yeung, Michael Tse, Lawrence Cheng, Wayne Lai, Roy Cheung, Shu Qi, Jason Chu, Alex Fong, Anthony Wong Running Time: 128 min. By Sergio Martorelli Lord Conquer (Sonny Chiba) leads the greatest clan of medieval China, the creatively named Conquer Clan. He collects rare, funny-named swords like a kid amasses Pokémon cards, and only wants two things … Continue reading
Big Bullet | aka EU Strike Force (1996) Review
Director: Benny Chan Cast: Lau Ching Wan, Jordan Chan, Spencer Lam Seung Yi, Theresa Lee, Woody Chan Chin Pang, Francis Ng Chun Yu, Anthony Wong, Yu Rong Guang, Berg Ng Ting Yip, William Tuan Wai Lun, Steve Brettingham, Bruce Fontaine, Vincent Kok, Michael Ian Lambert Running Time: 91 min. By Reefer Cop roles are like assholes, every actor has at least one. Lau Ching Wan has certainly had his share. … Continue reading
Iron Monkey | aka The Young Wong Fei Hong (1993) Review
Director: Yuen Woo Ping Producer: Tsui Hark Cast: Donnie Yen Chi Tan, Yu Rong Guang, Tsang Sze Man, Jean Wong Ching Ying, Yen Shi Kwan, Yuen Shun Yee, Lee Fai, Mandy Chan Chi Man, Hsiao Ho, James Wong Jim, Chan Siu Wah, Derek Cheung Running Time: 89 min. By Reefer This Yuen Woo Ping directed prequel to Once Upon A Time In China is about as wire-fu-crazy as a film … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Golden Harvest, Reviews
Tagged Donnie Yen, Hsiao Ho, Jean Wong Ching Ying, Lee Fai, Yen Shi Kwan, Yu Rong-Guang, Yuen Woo-ping
Shanghai Affairs (1998) Review
Director: Donnie Yen Cast: Donnie Yen, Athena Chu, Yu Rong Guang, Woody Chan, Kenji Tanigaki, Yan Yi Shek Running Time: 90 min. By Bentley Siu-Lung Well, I wanted to get this film as I noticed the chinese symbols on the box proclaimed this as the new version of “The Big Boss” (XIN Tang Shan Da Xiong). However, there are very few similarities between the two movies. It is hard to … Continue reading
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