No U-Turn (product link) Drama This is a very dated, old Hong Kong comedy that is still fun to watch. Some tasteless jokes but a somewhat charming film at times.
A Hearty Response (product link) Drama / Romance This is a mixed bag, somewhat typical of Hong Kong films made in this period. Very entertaining at times, especially the action-packed ending. Chow and his partner, singer Lui Fong, make a good team. The scenes with Chow and Joey Wong are also charming at times. Some of the violent scenes make me uneasy though. They kind of spoil the movie, but you can always scan through these. Worth a look at Chow's early films.
Cannonball Run (product link) Comedy / Action/Adventure Mildly entertaining. Watch it only to see Jackie Chan. This is the movie that inspired Jackie to include NG scenes (out-takes) in his movies.
So Close (product link) Action/Adventure / Martial Arts I hope your DVD player has a fast-forward scan (20X) like mine. You'll need it. A few good CGI action sequences but that's all. A dumb plot dooms this wannabe action movie. The girls look great but they can't save a bad film. Watch "Naked Weapon" instead.
Naked Weapon (product link) Crime / Thriller I wasn't sure what to expect from a Wong Jing movie with the word "Naked" in it. This one goes way over the top, even for a WJ production!
The girls look great, the action plentiful. I was not disappointed. The storyline is pretty much secondary to the MTV effects.
The Banquet (product link) Drama / Action/Adventure I really enjoyed this movie even though it resembles "Curse of the Golden Flower". Very sensual and dark at times. Great performances by all.
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I really did not enjoy this Fu "Hamlet" remake outing, the story was all over missing Shakespear's true version. The action choreography was top notch though, but the film as whole is overlong, plus this is not an action packed film.
My Dear Son (product link) Drama / Crime Not a perfect movie, but the performancess by Maggie, Jacky and Uncle Bill make it worth watching. Very touching at times.
Loving You (product link) Drama / Romance Misleading title. This is an action movie all the way. Great plot and acting. It's a love story with a twist.
The Bodyguard From Beijing (product link) Action/Adventure / Romance When I saw this in SF Chinatown at first I didn't recognize Li with hair! The movie is okay, but there's no magic between Li and Christy Cheung. The fighting scenes are pretty cool but can't save an average film. Still better than the original.
Undercover Hidden Dragon (product link) Comedy / Crime Pretty lame comedy. Not very funny even though it tries hard. The girls look great but that won't save this film. The karaoke scene is the only scene worth watching.
Killer's Nocturne (product link) Crime / Drama A mean and vicious movie. I like Alex Man as a villain, but in this one he is just too mean and sadistic. Too mean-spirited even for an HK movie. Skip this one.
Tiger On Beat 2 (product link) Bullet Ballet / Comedy This movie is a mess. Not funny or exiting like part one. Danny Lee just cannot replace Chow Yun-Fat. Only interesting thing is Conan Lee's missed stunt.
Flash Point (product link) Action/Adventure / Martial Arts Great movie. Lots of action and sympathetic characters. A little slow and confusing at first but really takes off.
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The story is simple. The film is a little slow at times, but the climatic ending is worth the wait.
Infernal Affairs (product link) Drama / Crime Sorry to disagree with everyone, but I was disappointed in this film. Too many scenes with people standing around or talking on their cell phones. I liked the last half with a dramatic ending, but something was missing. Maybe I'm spoiled by watching action films like "In The Line Of Duty".
New Police Story (product link) Action/Adventure / Martial Arts One of Jackie's best films ever. The action and stunts were great. Very sympathetic characters and good acting make it a great viewing experience. Entertaining from the first scene to the last.
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This is the best Jackie Chan movie I've seen thus far, so I totally agree.
No Compromise (product link) Drama / Crime Underrated Action movie with Danny Lee. Very intense at times. Good story with good characters. David Lam always makes a good villain.
The Inspector Wears Skirts 2 (product link) Action/Adventure / Girls With Guns Not a great movie, but still enough action and comedy to keep you interested. Plus the girls all look great. Even Sandra Ng!
City Cops (product link) Crime / Action/Adventure Watch this only if you need to see Cynthia. The film is BORING. You keep waiting for something to happen, but it never does.
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