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 |  |  | |  Nomad [2005] (see film details)
Action/Adventure / Drama
Interesting concept of a film as I had yet to see a film set and centered around Khazakhstan. Would have been interesting of the differing nomadic tribes each had unique fighting styles, but this wasn't referenced. Cover appears to try and draw in the fan of "300" but the film isn't like "300". Good role for Jason Scott Lee but not enough of Mark Dacascos.
| | LOG IN TO COMMENT ON THIS REVIEW! | | AGREE? | READER COMMENTS | AUTHOR | | N | Not a 3 star pic- it was bad. | JV47842 |
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| | | |  Invisible Target (see film details)
Action/Adventure / Martial Arts
Overall just a great film with a great cast. Storyline carries the film well and the film's cast is first rate. Jacky Wu-Jing is on his way to becoming a huge international star if he keeps chosing roles like this, "SPL" and "Fatal Contact".
| | LOG IN TO COMMENT ON THIS REVIEW! | | AGREE? | READER COMMENTS | AUTHOR | | Y | Director Benny Chan can make bad films & good films & invisible target is a very good pic. | JV47842 |
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| | | |  Born To Fight [1986] (see film details)
Action/Adventure / Martial Arts
Should be purchased only by the Tony Jaa completist. While the movie has decent action scenes the age of the movie and the low-budget really is glaring. The remake film with Dan Chupong is an overall better film.
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| | | |  Kung Fu: The Movie (see film details)
TV Shows/Movies / Martial Arts
Another great, seldom seen film with Brandon Lee. Interesting pairing with David Carradine, considering the history with the original "Kung Fu". Sad reminder of the career that could have been, had it not been cut short. Excellent pick-up for the Lee collection.
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| | | |  Tower Of Death (see film details)
Martial Arts / Action/Adventure
Exploitation with a capital "E". Two and a half stars strictly for the archived footage of Bruce. Would have been a halfway decent flick on its own. The poorly interspliced footage of Bruce, while always great to see Bruce, was sometimes distracting.
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| | | |  The Bodyguard [2004] (see film details)
Action/Adventure / Comedy
Good mix of humor and action. A Tony Jaa cameo is just an added bonus.
| | LOG IN TO COMMENT ON THIS REVIEW! | | AGREE? | READER COMMENTS | AUTHOR | | N | I didn't really enjoy this Thai outing, it was trying to hard on comedy & action. | JV47842 |
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| | | |  Bruce Lee 30th Anniversary Commemorative Box Set [6-Disc Set] (see film details)
Martial Arts / Action/Adventure
This set really sets a high standard for all else to follow. The packaging is top notch. I liked how the boxed set is kept closed with a hidden magnet so it doesn't accidently come open and the box isn't marred with an unsightly piece of magnet or velcro. Included with this set is a well-done book with some beautifully shot photographs of Bruce and his family. The quality and appearance of the box is well-done. The muted colors and black and white photography give it a classic and non-garish look. The matte printing on the box is nice and a good change from the typical high-gloss boxed sets. As for the actual films, I think everyone who would buy this set have already seen the films, so I will stick to my impression of the quality of transfer. It is a shame Bruce didn't have the benefit to shoot his films digitally, as time hasn't been kind to such great movies. I had the original Fox release of the Master set (as well as two other sets of VHS tapes) and this set really does put it to shame. Although you will get the typical spotting from a transfer, the amount and severity is nominal. I watched this on the Helios 2085 upscaling on an HDTV and I couldn't have asked for more...unless of course as I stated earlier, they were shot digitally. The set is well-worth the investment and it really should be the last time you purchase Bruce's movies. |
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| | | |  Black Mask 2 (see film details)
Action/Adventure / Martial Arts
I enjoyed the movie for what it was: a silly romp. Andy On impressed me, I had only seen him in one other movie: Jackie Chan's "New Police Story". If you don't have your sights set too high and are looking for a mindless way to kill a few hours, this movie will do fine.
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| | | |  Black Mask (see film details)
Action/Adventure / Science Fiction
Solid Jet Li film with good action sequences by Jet. I liked his appearance in the film and made me think of Bruce Lee as Kato. Should they ever make a Green Hornet film, the director would be foolish not to give the part to Jet. The only thing I didn't like about the film was Karen Mok's role as the timid library customer. Her role in "So Close" is much better.
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