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Ong-Bak 2 (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure Let me clear something up: this film was made only for die-hard martial arts fans, so quit all of the hating! This movie has all of the cliches of a classic martial arts movie but it comes with all of the goodies too! The fights are classic and show that Tony Jaa is indeed the next legend of action cinema. Now stop reading this and go watch the movie!
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I knocked to 4 1/2 stars but I agree, why is everybody bitching about how bad this movie is? True martial arts fans will like this, who cares what everyone else thinks?
Vacancy (product link) Horror / Thriller Much better than I expected, really. It was very tense and you get into it, but towards the end it got cheesy. Not a bad attempt though for a film no one anticipated.
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You're right, it did start to get a bit crazy towards the end. But overall I was pleasantly surprised, and I think the first half is really strong.
Red Cliff (product link) Drama / Historical This was a great movie and it's great to see John Woo back doing Chinese films again--well actually, it's great to see him doing films again period. This movie has very few action pieces, but goddamn it's epic. The battles aren't there just for show, and the story and script make the action scenes so truly grand. The brotherhood and honor themes from many of Woo's films are in here; and even though the movie goes past two hours, it didn't bore me for one minute. The characters are great to watch, the story is great, the action isn't what you'd expect--and it's great because it's not there just to be there. Highly recommended. I'm looking forward to the second part due out this winter.
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John Woo is back with a vengence with this thrilling character period film. I am also looking forward for the second part. Plus I agree that the movie is long but it's not boring one bit.
The Sword Stained With Royal Blood [1981] (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure I loved this film, one of my favorite Shaw Brothers movies ever! Everything is great, such as the production (as expected), the story, the characters, the actors and actresses, the action, and so on. Definitely a classic, it deserves multiple viewings.
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This is also one of my favorite shaw films too. The movie is awesome.
Shamo (product link) Action/Adventure / Crime I saw this flick a few nights ago and it's actually better than I expected. I heard about this movie some time ago but didn't have any interest in it. What amazed me with this film is the visuals--it looked anime as hell and the action was pretty well done. Shawn Yue is okay as the lead, but you probably won't like him because he plays a knucklehead in the film, and when you don't like the lead character in a movie, it's hard to like the movie at all. Francis Ng plays the badass karate master here and Bruce Leung plays the leader of the fighting tournament and gets to show that he's still got his stuff. The movie is very violent and is not for those who like light hearted happy films. Overall, it's better than most would expect due to decent action and visuals, but the annoying lead character and weak script kept this film from being better.
Legend Of The Wolf (product link) Action/Adventure / Martial Arts This was a great Donnie Yen flick due to the brutal and fast action and great story. I'll admit though, the only complaints with the film are the ones made over and over again with the bad angles and sped-up action; but it is bad ass. The story is not what you'd expect, and if Donnie came up with it, the man has a much softer side than his films make him look. Overall, I liked it, but try getting a widescreen version, the full screen versions seem to kill all the fun.
What Price Survival (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure My god this movie is horrible. It's almost unwatchable because the angles are all off and the film is shot with nothing but dark colors. Daniel Lee always sucked at making action films because of his shaky camerawork and bad editing, but my god this is the worst he's ever done. He manages to get some famous actors, but the lead character has no charisma and everyone gives a half-assed performance. The actors are great but they can't do much with the bleak characters they're given. This film is like a two-hour wastefest of what could've been a decent film. No wonder the film wasn't even well known. Bad. Just bad.
The Eye 10 (product link) Horror / Thriller When I heard that they were doing another Eye film, I just stopped caring, because by that time these Asian horror movies were being played out. But then I heard about the premise about seeing ghosts with 10 different methods and thought to myself, this could be good. WRONG! This movie tries and tries real hard to scare you in the begginning and fails miserably, then it turns into a comedy film? The Pang Brothers seemed to stop caring during production and just made a mixed up and stupid movie. The plot could've been something, but too bad. It's garbage, just pure garbage.
Wing Chun (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure Another great 90's martial arts flick from the legendary Yuen Wo Ping. Michelle Yeoh is excellent and charming as Wing Chun, but Donnie Yen plays a very unusual role compared to his other films. For one, he's more clumsy and doesn't get to show any of his stuff at all in this film, except for one jump kick maybe. Our lead villain, Norman Tsui, is awesome as ever and does a great job as the intimidating bad ass. The action scenes are classic and will recieve multiple viewings. A great film overall and worth owning.
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Ridiculous wirework and, as usual, Donnie Yen doesn't do much more than preen like a schoolgirl in front of the camera.
Taegukgi (product link) Action/Adventure / War Everyone involved with this movie deserves a damn Oscar, because this is one of the greatest war movies ever made. The actors do a great job and the audience will laugh and cry with them until the credits start rolling. The film is long, but there's nothing in here that should ever be cut because every single scene matters. The script, the production, the music, the casting, everything is as close as movie perfection can get. A classic and cetainly unforgettable for the times to come.
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This should have been called Saving Private Jin as this film is a derivative rip-off. Totally overrated, as is Shiri.
I wouldn't go that far w/ Oscar talk & all, it's just South Korea's "Saving Private Ryan". The movie is def. well done, the action is incredible. The cast was perfect. Hey check out the director's other film "Shiri" it's a great pic too.
Shutter [2004] (product link) Horror / Thriller One of the very few pale-chick-with-long-black-hair horror movies that managed to leave me unsettled in the dark for quite some time. When I thought that those j-horror rip-off flicks wouldn't scare me anymore, this movie proved my ass wrong big time. There's a hell of a twist in the end, and the story is an unexpected mystery that actually keeps you watching. A classic in its own right, so screw the horrible remake and watch this one.
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Just like every other mediocre J-Horror ripoff, this movie is terrible.
The original is always the best. I agree this flick is def. a classic. The ending was brutal, and this film gave me chills. The remake was horrible, Hollywood will never understand.
The Postman Fights Back [Dutch Special Edition] (product link) Action/Adventure / Drama I don't know how to describe this film because it felt so different from the many Chinese films I've seen from the era. To be honest, I don't even know how to tell you how good and weird this movie is, so I suggest that you just watch it for yourself. Trust me, there are some random things that pop out of the blue in this film.
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The film is very good, and also weird, but I enjoyed it.
Once A Thief (product link) Crime / Action/Adventure Another great John Woo flick, but this time this one has less stylized gun action and is more story and character driven. All of the actors do a wonderful job and the action is well put together by our legendary Shaw Brothers Venom Philip Kwok.
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It's a zany but brutal Woo movie. "Once A Thief" always pops up in my head, I love everything about this film. It's a Caper flick with slow-mo action sequences and that is brilliant.
Odd Couple (product link) Martial Arts / Comedy A classic film that was considered being remade by Hong Kong studios. You get to see some of the most amazing fight scenes from our legendary martial arts actors Sammo Hung, Lau Kar Wing, and Lau Kar Yan. Trust me, this film will have you stunned by how well these guys fight. The story is typical but the characters are fun, and it's also fun to see Sammo and Lau Kar Wing play two roles. I love this film and hope that people will enjoy it as well.
New Police Story (product link) Action/Adventure / Martial Arts A great performance from Jackie Chan and a visit back to his roots make this film great in many aspects. Even though I like this movie, I was expecting more action since this is a Jackie Chan film, but then again, he's well near his 60's now so there's no use expecting something over the top from our legendary actor anymore. Overall, I found this movie very good and a new route for Jackie Chan to establish an acting name for himself that he's never really been credited for.
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I enjoyed this film a lot, it was dark at times, but the action in the film was great.
My Wife Is A Gangster (product link) Action/Adventure / Girls With Guns This movie was much better than I thought it would be and is actually more goofy too. Just when you think things are going to get serious, something stupid happens and it becomes goofy, making you laugh because it was so unexpected. The characters are a very fun crew and it was a blast watching them.
Mr. Vampire (product link) Horror / Comedy Probably the best Chinese kung fu zombie flick ever made, it's the reason why so many films tried to reproduce what this movie did and is also the reason why Lam Ching Ying became so famous for his kung fu priest roles. To be honest, I thought this film was going to be garbage because I had gotten it [so cheap], but when I watched it, I have to admit I had a great time with it. There's a good amount of humor and the characters are interesting enough to keep the audience watching. There are no fancy fights here, even though Lam Ching Ying and Chin Siu Ho are both in it. But it's a very fun flick to watch. After viewing this film, I can see why so many sequels and rip-offs started to hit the market.
Miracles (product link) Drama / Martial Arts I liked this film and found it to be very entertaining because of its heartwarming story and the great fights we've come to love from Jackie Chan. If you've seen many of Jackie Chan's primetime movies then you already know what to expect from this. It's a great movie and many fans and people will enjoy this.
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This is a great JC treat. It's fun and w/ a positive story, and plus a good offbeat remake of Frank Capra's "Pocketful of Miracles". This is also Chan's favorite film he has ever made.
The Avenging Fist (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure I was expecting something since Yuen Biao and Sammo Hung were in this film, but damn I was wrong. There are a whole bunch of CGI fights in this movie that look poorly choreographed, and you barely get to see Yuen Biao or Sammo throughout the whole film. As a matter of fact, Sammo doesn't even get to pull any hits, and the villain is garbage. And is it just me or did they try to rip off Tekken? I mean Wang Lee Hom looks like he's trying to be Jin, and Stephen Fung looks like a wannabe Hwoarang. Obviously the lead actors have very, very, very little training in martial arts, and it shows a lot. Yuen Biao pulls off some spectacular moves, and it'd look sweet even without CGI. I would've given the film a lower rating, but two legends are in the film and the CGI did look pretty good. Skip it unless you're into pop stars.
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ya a movie with biau and hung should be so much better
Ichi The Killer (product link) Crime / Action/Adventure What else can I say about this film? It's weird, digusting, stupid, and has no damn point to it. Only people who have a crazy mind or very few brain cells will enjoy this.
Totally agree. This movie should dispel, once and for all, the notion that Takashi Miike is a good director. He belongs in the same class as the "auteurs" who directed Friday the 13th VIII and IX and Leprechaun III.
Whoever thinks this film is any good must have some major brain dysfunction because this film is one the most retarded and disappointing movies ever, especially with all of the hype that was around it. First of all, it has nothing to do with the first one, except for the title, and yes the leading guy is Jackie Chan's son, and yes Donnie Yen and Jackie Chan square off. The story is about a world where men are women's bitches because the queen caught her husband getting' some booty with her sister. So she stabs herself and hates men for the rest of eternity, setting in motion a devious plot to turn all men into women by making them grow boobs and turn into actual females. That story plays out so stupidly, you'll be as annoyed as I was with the film. But then I thought to myself, maybe, just maybe the fight between Donnie Yen and Jackie Chan will make up for the film. NOT! It was pretty lame considering that fact that 80% of the fight consisted of CGI that kills the overall expectation of the fight. Donnie Yen does some spear moves that look like bad cuts from "Hero", and Jackie Chan is doing more CGI moves than actual hands-on moves. To sum it up, their fight is actually as disappointing as "Shanghai Knights" was, but it was just great to see these two on camera. Donnie Yen is in about 15 minutess of the film, which includes the Jackie Chan fight, and damn it seems like he didn't even want to be in this film. Corey Yuen has been throwing out nothing but garbage recently, and I doubt he'll ever put out anything like "Fong Sai Yuk" or "7 Grandmasters" again. The only reason I didn't give this film a zero was because the minute Donnie Yen and Jackie Chan opened up their scene, I was glued to the screen. Then it was over and i was like, that's it? So yeah, I gave this movie half a star because that scene actually caught my interest. Bad film, I mean fucking horrible film. So I suggest that instead of killing two hours of your life on this film, just skip this, skip it, skip it.
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Beautful and coherent review! Indeed, this film was elephant vomit!
Dolls [2002] (product link) Drama / Romance I loved this film, it's very beautiful and romantic. If you're into drama movies, I recommend this one 100%. I loved the story, the acting, and everything about it.
13: Game Of Death (product link) Horror / Thriller Keeps you on lock the whole time, and trust me this film can be offensive, but it's great, that's why the remake is on the way.
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This was a well made thriller from Thailand. Ya know I really hope they don't make a remake, but yeah it's on the way from the Weinstien boys. Plus a remake of Versus from the same director is coming too.
Shogun Assassin [2-Disc Set] (product link) Action/Adventure / Swordplay/Sword(s) One of my favorite samurai films of all time!!! The honor, revenge, love, and way of the sword theme are all in here, along with much much more! I have to see the rest of the films, but I loved this one so I know I'll love the rest!
Mortal Kombat (product link) Action/Adventure / Martial Arts Overrated. The film was much more fun when you were a kid; once you start noticing how badly choreographed this movie was, like the majority of Hollywood films, this film is a bit too cheesy. A good adaptation though, since it stayed more true to the game than the second did. It's not bad but, then again Hollywood movies barely have good fight scenes.
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Paul W. Anderson is a popcorn director. The film is really cheesy, I guess it had to be because when the game first came out there was little background. I enjoyed this movie was I was kid, I haven't watched it for a long time, but good review.
Running On Karma (product link) Drama / Dark Comedy A great film in terms of everything. The acting was top notch, the story was great, and there are very few things that people can hate on (except for Andy Lau's fake muscles). The film's main focus is the theory of karma, which is pretty much that you pay for what you've done, and this film builds a great and engaging story around that theory. The actors are convincing and the movie keeps you drawn in the whole time. This is Johnnie To's attempt to step away from crime movies for a bit, and it is a great one. I loved it and hope that everyone else who sees it loves it more or as much as I do.
PTU (product link) Action/Adventure / Crime I thought this film was awesome, and this was the first film I ever saw from Johnnie To's line of crime movies, so I was really impressed. The style and tone are very dark but unique, and the actors do a great job in their roles. The story is tense and keeps you hooked until the ending, and I just felt that this film was great. Getting into any more details would spoil the film, so I suggest you check this movie out if you haven't already.
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Johnnie To is a great a director, one of my faves too. "PTU" offers a lot of variety for the audience, Johnnie To does that masterfully & not forcing it either. The movie is great, I agree with your review.
No Mercy For The Rude (product link) Comedy / Action/Adventure Better than I expected, but certainly not as great as everyone kept saying it was. It was decent, well acted, and good in many aspects, but it wasnt a classic. Worth a check, but don't expect something like "Oldboy" whatsoever.
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"No Mercy For The Rude" is one of those movies that you shouldn't read any reviews about, because a lot of critics like to make the movie something more. I do agree with you it's a very good movie, but I won't consider it a classic by all means.
Millionaires' Express (product link) Action/Adventure / Martial Arts This fun popcorn flick is a real treat for kung fu movie freaks like me since it has an all-star cast and awesome action scenes. Be warned though, this film has more comedy than action. But if this is your type of comedy, you won't be bored. The story is blah, the comedy is all over the film, and the action only comes around the last 20 minutes--but it is classic, since it's a square-off of so many talented screen fighters. With an all-star cast, crazy finale, and plenty of comic relief, this film is a dream come true for fans.
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The movie is very zany, & it is what it is...One big popcorn fu movie. Theres a lot of laughs sometimes they hit the mark and sometimes they don't. But the movie is really fun & I don't know one person that actually thought it was terrible. Good points.
this movie was disappointing to me because there were like only two fights scenes in the whole movie. I wasted my time thinking that it was going to be good according to the trailer. And i'm not a fan.
The Last Hurrah For Chivalry (product link) Swordplay/Sword(s) / Martial Arts One of John Woo's earlier movies that shows his formula that we've come to love, but at a very early stage. It's pretty much "Hard Boiled" without guns and instead put into a wuxia film. To be honest, this is one of the few wuxia movies that actually has you really into the characters and is actually convincing. John Woo did a great job on casting, and the action is very well done. The movie flopped at the box office, but that doesn't mean it's not good. I loved the movie and it felt very different from most of the wuxia films I've been watching. Though it is a wuxia film, it still has the John Woo elements we all love, and this is the formula at its young point. So I feel that fans of kung fu, wuxia, and John Woo films will enjoy this as much as I did.
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It has a lot of great "John Woo" moments. I enjoyed this picture a lot.
Dreadnaught (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure A good martial arts flick, but the movie felt way too silly and the action scenes were good but also way too silly, especially in the finale. Kwan Tak Hing's Wong Fei Hung cameo however is still awesome and very very well choreographed. I liked the movie, but everything in this film felt too silly to be taken seriously at all. But maybe some of you will like it more than I did.
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this could have been 1 of the best. if they had yuen biao maybe learn kung fu after the basic laundry training and less silliness.
Dragon Squad [2005] (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure
A pretty bad film, considering the fact that this movie had a big and interesting cast that was wasted due to the weak script and almost unwatchable editing. The action scenes were badly edited and weak, the movie tried to pack too much in a short run time, and is it just me or has anyone noticed how much posing is done in the film? This movie feels like a photo shoot since the actors pose like every 5 or 10 minutes. Even the action scenes are comprised of heavy posing, especially the fight scene between Sammo and the military guy. I would've given it a zero, but the film wasn't completely horrible since it offered a fair amount of action and a funny cameo from Gordon Liu. The only reason Dragon Dynasty put this film out on DVD is because Bey Logan was a producer on the film, so I'm guessing he had distributation rights to the movie so decided to advertise it as a movie that seemed good. Not horrible, but a wasted effort.
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Terrible movie. The director Daniel Lee is a messy film maker.
Crime Story (product link) Action/Adventure / Crime I had never seen this movie until I bought Dragon Dynasty's DVD, and I must say this film is very different from Jackie Chan's other films. For one, it's much darker and there's really no comedy at all. The movie is a reenactment of a Hong Kong kidnapping of a multi-billionaire businessman, so don't go expecting your typical Jackie Chan movie. The action is more raw and brutal, and Jackie Chan and the cast do a great job with acting and keeping the movie flowing. According to certain resources, I believe Kirk Wong, Jet Li, or Tony Leung Chiu-Wai were considered to play the lead but Jackie Chan "insisted" on taking the movie on, so I guess [they were never cast]. A good movie but very different from what you'd expect of Mr. Chan.
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I agree. This is a solid cop action movie and there is no comedy and very little martial arts type action in it.
Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure The man is a combination of what made action icons so damn famous. He has the athleticism of Jackie Chan (only with more hops, LOL), the elegance and authenticity in his style and form of martial arts like Jet Li, the charisma that matches that of Bruce Lee, and the brutal but not as dangerous impacts of Donnie Yen. Combine all of these features times two and you get what the world now knows as Tony Jaa, the next legend of action and martial arts films. This movie is only a warm up showcase of what's to come from this man, and trust me, there's going to be a long list of films after this one. Definitely, definitely keep an eye out for this man and the legacy he is going to carve for himself.
Dragon Tiger Gate (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure Many people underrate this film, but in a day and age where 90% of the action films are garbage unless done by Tony Jaa, I'd say this film was pretty damn sweet. Sure it may be a bad adaption, have bad scripting, or whatsoever. BUT!! Donnie gave what the fans wanted: MORE ACTION!! People complained "SPL" had few action scenes, so he gave us more action scenes and people still complain. This film is made for entertainment purposes, just like all of the Hollywood superhero films, so I suggest that you just shut up, sit back, and watch a visually impressive ass-kicking martial arts film.
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I agree w/ u 99%. the problem I had w/ the pic was tht it was cheesy, I know it's suppose to be a popcorn pic & it succeeded w/ tht. The film felt like it was forcing it's entertainment value to the audience. I gave the film 3 stars because it was fun.
Infernal Affairs (product link) Drama / Crime This movie has many moments of tension and keeps you hooked from beggining to end. The performances from our leads deserve an Oscar and the film is perfectly paced, which is why Hollywood re-made this movie and copied 99% of it, because altering it in any way wouldn't be as great as it already is. A great film and I recommend it for anyone who has or hasn't seen the re-make known as "The Departed". If you've seen the re-make, watch this original and you'll know what im talking about; and if you haven't, then enjoy the show!
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I agree this is a very tense movie from start to finish. I actually enjoyed the whole series. The orginal will always remain a classic. I also enjoyed "The Departed" I think it was overrated for best picture though but it was still good.
The Killer [1989] (product link) Bullet Ballet / Drama Classic John Woo/Chow Yun Fat film and a must-see. I mean I can't say any more great things about this film that haven't already been said. The lovely Sally Yeh contributes a beautiful song and everyone delivers unforgettable performances. I loved it, you will too, and this film will probably be re-made by someone some day.
The Return Of Master Killer (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure This one isn't as great as the first one, but it still offers a classic finale that must be seen to be believed. It's kind of weird how Gordon Liu doesn't reprise the role of San Te, and another actor takes his spot instead--while he plays a monk he impersonates San Te. The training was awesome though and I found the film enjoyable. Also, this film has way more comedy than action, so if you're here for an all out brawl, you'll be disappointed. Not as great as the first, but a decent sequel to an all-time classic.
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I haven't seen the movie in a looooooong time, but when I read the reviews I was hoping he'd reprise the role and reinforce why Ah Chieh was so convincing playing San Te.
Righting Wrongs (product link) Girls With Guns / Martial Arts This film, being a Yuen Biao movie, delivers some hardcore action and life threatening stunts and is sure to please action and martial arts fans. However, there are times when the film feels slow and the finale at the end wasn't as great as I though it'd be, due to the fact that the villain was garbage compared to Yuen Biao. Cynthia Rothrock is awesome here, and if you get the Dragon Dynasty DVD you'll witness the alternate ending. A young Louis Fan also stars in this film and, trust me, he looks nothing like he does in "Story Of Ricky". Packed with action, a decent story and performance, this film is a must-see.
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The Dragon Dynasty dvd is great. The movie is enjoyable from start to finish. What ending did you perfer? I think the dark ending went well with the badass story.
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