The Iron Ladies [APS Intermusic] (product link) Comedy / Action/Adventure Although a little over the top at times, this heartwarming comedy is a must-see for Asian cinema fans. Truly a gem in the rough!
Even if you don't dig the content, you can't deny the craftsmanship of these things. The backgrounds are beautiful, the music is fantastic. Just terrific animation. And I love the content too. :)
Miracles (product link) Drama / Martial Arts Another action comedy classic from the master! This is a wonderful period piece that's somewhat light on the action but keeps up a nice pace throughout most of the movie. The all-star cast is a treat to see and the music/cinematography is top-notch. A must-watch for everyone!
A Queer Story (product link) Romance / Comedy A great non-traditional love story with a strong message. The characters are believable and have a lot of depth. See this!
Blade Runner (product link) Science Fiction / Action/Adventure One of the greatest, if not the greatest, sci-fi movies of all time. A must for all cinema fans!
The King Of Kong: A Fistful Of Quarters (product link) Documentary / Comedy This is a such a great documentary. Brilliant editing combined with the candid confessions of the participants make for a wild ride that will appeal to anyone, not just video game fans. All of the hype is well deserved!
King Kong [1933] [2-Disc Set] (product link) Action/Adventure / Science Fiction Wow, what a classic. Over 75 years after its release, "King Kong" is still a blast to watch. Great acting, a classic story and legendary special effects make this one a must for cinema aficionados.
Microcosmos (product link) Documentary / Art What a great documentary. It's crazy how close they could get to the insects, revealing tiny little movements and details you'd never notice otherwise. A must-see for everyone.
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You'd think this doc might be out of date by now, with all the latest advancements in technology, but nope. It's still totally amazing.
Black Jack: Infection (product link) Animation / Action/Adventure What a great anime--non-stop doctor drama from Tezuka himself! These introductory episodes are great. A must for anime fans.
Fong Sai Yuk (product link) Martial Arts / Comedy What a great Jet Li vehicle. Fantastic martial arts, a great plot, and wonderful humor. A must see, especially if you enjoy OUATIC.
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I love this one. Josephine Siao is totally underrated.
Infernal Affairs (product link) Drama / Crime What a great movie. The beginning minutes had me a little lost, but after I figured out who the characters were and where their allegiances fell it was a tense ride! Superb acting, slick editing and a pounding soundtrack bring the bittersweet story to life. A must-see for any cinemaphile/Asian movie lover.
The Dark Knight (product link) Action/Adventure / Crime Holy crap, what a ride...easily the best superhero movie ever made, and certainly the best movie of 2008. Nonstop, tightly choreographed action combined with a knockout plot and legendary acting make this one a must-see for all cinema aficionados. This one raises the bar for cinema.
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Wish I could agree, but this movie didn't work for me really on any level.
The Shining (product link) Horror / Thriller A horror must-see and an absolute classic in all respects. As with most Kubrick efforts, it only gets better with time and repeated viewings. The sets, the acting, the music...everything just works. See it now!
Flash Gordon [1980] (product link) Science Fiction / Action/Adventure Absolutely genius work in the cheese/camp departments. So many bad one liners, chintzy effects and pure 80s cheese...you have to see it to believe it.
Operation Scorpio (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure This is why I love HK kung fu movies: crazy fights, memorable characters, a great story, superb acting, wonderful humor....I could go on. Although it was tough to follow the story for the first 10 minutes or so with all of the jump cuts, after the setup it's dynamite. A must see!
The Ultimate Matrix DVD Collection [10-Disc Set] (product link) Science Fiction / Martial Arts The ultimate collection for the ultimate "Matrix" fan. Seriously, it's a must-buy.
Shaolin Soccer [Dutch SE 2-Disc Set] (product link) Comedy / Action/Adventure What a great film. Wonderful comedy, exciting and over-the-top soccer action sequences, and a great story, all wrapped up around Chow and co.'s wonderful performances. A must-see!
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I agree it's an over-the-top film but it succeeds. The movie is a blast with likeable characters and a great human story it make it a wonderful film.
Invincible Pole Fighter (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure An absolute classic. While Alexander Fu Sheng's absence is felt near the end of the film (understandable, given his untimely death), everything else about this film is absolutely top notch. The fight scenes are unbelievably fluid and realistic, yet completely over-the-top entertaining at the same time. Top it off with a great story and stunning performances, and you have a winner! See it now!
Born To Fight [2004] (product link) Action/Adventure / Martial Arts What a great film. A decent action plot is easily outshined by the phenomenal stuntwork and great acting/storytelling. Easily recommended for Thai cinema/action/crazy stunt fans.
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phenomenal stuntwork but the story is far from great and definately does not deserve 5 stars
My god, I don't even know where to start with this film...
Appreciators of so-bad-it's-good cinema rejoice: your Holy Grail has been crafted by the phenomenal "Philthy" Phil Phillips and cohorts MC Kung Fu/John Williams (?!?!?).
"City Dragon" tells the tale Ray, a streetwise martial artist whose only initial concern is hanging out with his friends Rick and the aforementioned "Philthy" Phil in an effort to get as much poontang as possible (and not to "roam the streets in search of justice", as certain promos state). In fact, the first third of the movie is dedicated to exactly that: Ray and his "homies" rap-rhyming lame one liners that always seem to work at getting the ladies to bed (full frontal even!). Then Ray meets Tina, who has just left abusive boyfriend John for good. Swept away in a whirlwind romance, Ray and Tina decide to get married, which prompts John into a murderous rage that lands him in a mental institution. Sound retardedly awesome? Believe me, it only gets better from there...
I won't say much more, but the movie has many more hilarious subplots involving the gang and the ending is the most epically cheesy thing I have ever seen (six words: Howie Long's death in "Broken Arrow").
If you haven't seen this, get it now! The DVD versions are cheap as dirt, and you can bet your life that it's money well spent.
The Story Of Ricky (product link) Horror / Action/Adventure Top notch gore and a surprisingly strong story make this a must-see. I had some pretty high expectations, and they were completely blown away!
The Sword [1971] (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure Absolutely top notch, with great characters/acting, energetic swordplay, and a captivating story. See it now!
The Machine Girl (product link) Action/Adventure / Girls With Guns I haven't laughed so hard at a movie in a long time. Absolute grade-A cheesiness and gore. See it now!
Face/Off (product link) Action/Adventure / Thriller A John Woo action classic, not to be missed by anyone! Travolta and Cage are absolutely electrifying, playing each other's dramatic style perfectly (and this is coming from someone who isn't particularly fond of either actor!). The plot, seemingly impossible to pull off without cheesey tactics, is pulled off to a T, and the ending is somewhat upbeat for a John Woo film. Not to be missed by ANYONE! See it now!
Fist Of Fury [1972] (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure The definitive Hong Kong Bruce Lee film. A must-see for anyone even remotely interested in martial arts flicks. SEE IT NOW!
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hell yes this is bruce lee at his very best martial arts dont come any better than this a must have.
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