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Gender: Male
Age: 28
Location: New Zealand
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Bio: I remember growing up watching and imitating Bruce Lee who didnt my love for kung fu flicks has never left me now when i have a bit of money spare i use it adding to my growing collection.
AKURA SAMURAI's Ratings & Reviews (20 Max.):
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 |  |  | |  Righting Wrongs (see film details)
Girls With Guns / Martial Arts
I was looking forward to seeing this movie. Unfortunately, I feel it was over-hyped. Yuen Biao shines as usual when he is the leading role, and Melvin Wong did an excellent job as the bad guy. The action and fight scenes were pretty good, but the movie is really boring at times and Cynthia Rothrock was really annoying in my opinion. Overall this movie has its high points but is let down by its really low points. If you're a fan of Yuen Biao, then watch it. He is the man.
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| | | |  New Tales Of The Flying Fox (see film details)
Martial Arts / Action/Adventure
If you have seen "Legend Of The Fox" this is pretty much the same movie with a few changes and new characters. I really enjoyed this movie. I dont believe it was slow at all. I thought it flowed very well compared to "Legend Of The Fox" where good acting saved the movie. There's plenty of action, my only letdown is the ending, which starts out promising then fizzles out badly and left me with a sour taste in my mouth. But 88 minutes of this movie are excellent. The last minute is a bit of a shocker, but there is enough in this movie to warrant watching it, and if the last fight was better I would have given 4 and a half stars.
| | LOG IN TO COMMENT ON THIS REVIEW! | | AGREE? | READER COMMENTS | AUTHOR | | Y | I agree the ending was a shocker, but I got this one on your say so. Excellent choice thanks! | Sgt. T |
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| | | |  The Savage 5 (see film details)
Martial Arts / Action/Adventure
This movie was not what I expected. The martial arts didn't blow me away, but they are not meant to. This movie is so true to its storyline that no one is an invincible fighter--just desperate people trying to save their families from bad people. The fights suit the movie--people doing what it takes to win, even if that means dying yourself. I liked the fact that the guy with the gun was pathetic without it. This is not a martial arts epic, so if you want flashy fights then this ain't for you; but if you want an all around movie with good acting and honesty, then this may surprise you. I don't know how loved Ti Lung was in China, but everything I have watched him in has been excellent. He's such a well balanced actor.
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| | | |  Legend Of The Fox (see film details)
Martial Arts / Action/Adventure
It was good to see Lu Feng swap roles with Chiang Sheng for this movie, as he would normally play the bad guy. Phillip Kwok is consistant as ever. Whoever the girl was that played the so-called king of poisons gave a good performance in this movie. As usual the weaponary skills are top-notch. A good movie and worthy of any collection.
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| | | |  Masked Avengers (see film details)
Martial Arts / Action/Adventure
I wasn't a fan of the trident, but it was something different and I appreciated the skill involved in using it skillfully. I was happy with the dark story and the performance of Phillip Kwok and Chin Siu Ho. It was an enjoyable film and, even though two of the Venoms are missing, a must-have for any Venoms fan's collection.
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| | | |  Butterfly And Sword (see film details)
Martial Arts / Romance
This movie is pretty good. I thought sometimes some of the fight sequences were in fast-forward mode but were still entertaining. I was told this movie was rubbish, but I enjoyed it, especially Donnie Yen's character. I read a few reviews stating they didn't understand what was going on. I think I got what was going on, I only wished the movie was 20 minutes longer.
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| | | |  Drunken Master 2 (see film details)
Martial Arts / Action/Adventure
The world of movies would be a sad place without the master, Jackie Chan. Yes he was in some rubbish movies, but he made some real classics too. The one thing no one can deny is the energy and enthusiasm he has brought to all his work, the lengths that he has gone to to satisfy his fans, his phenomenal risking of life and limb performing amazing stunts...he is a true entertainer and an undoubted superstar legend. "Drunken Master 2" is a classic. If you don't own it already, buy it, love it, cherish a master on top of his game with a great support cast of HK legends!!!
| | LOG IN TO COMMENT ON THIS REVIEW! | | AGREE? | READER COMMENTS | AUTHOR | | Y | i think you hit the nail on the head there.if you you like jackie chan films they dont come much better than this.excellent film. | kung fu kid |
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| | | |  Choi Lee Fat Kung Fu (see film details)
Martial Arts / Action/Adventure
This was my 2nd Rarescope picture. I was really worried the picture was pretty bad in places, but it more than makes up for it with it training sequences. And the fight at the end between Cliff Lok and Phillip Ko was so entertaining and well worth parting with my money. I will be checking more titles from Rarescope in the near future.
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| | | |  Along Comes The Tiger (see film details)
Martial Arts / Action/Adventure
I was really worried purchasing a movie that's picture is not of today's standards, but the movie is so good you don't mind. This was the first time I've seen a Wang Tao flick, but if this is anything to go by I will be buying more of his movies. Also the fact that the guy dosen't say a word through the whole movie speaks volumes of how entertaining it must be. CHECK IT OUT!!!
| | LOG IN TO COMMENT ON THIS REVIEW! | | AGREE? | READER COMMENTS | AUTHOR | | Y | Great movie and produced by Don Wong Tao himself! | Sgt. T |
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| | | |  Azumi 2 (see film details)
Martial Arts / Action/Adventure
When I first watched Azumi, I was blown away and was left excited and eager to see the second film. Now that I have seen it, the first movie is better; but this movie had its good points. I think my expectations were set too high. Still I enjoyed it. The bad guys are cool.
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| | | |  Grand Master Of Death [Ground Zero] (see film details)
Martial Arts / Action/Adventure
I'm not the biggest Fu Sheng fan. Some of his movies are terrible, some good. This has to be one of my favorites from him. The story is pretty straightforward, which is perfect for this movie. Fu Sheng is in top form. I really enjoyed it and will watch more of his films as he is slowly winning me over.
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| | | |  Deadful Melody (see film details)
Martial Arts / Fantasy
I really like Yuen Biao. I hope one day he gets the recognition he deserves. I can't believe he wasn't utilized more in the industry, because when he was the lead in a film he really shined. This movie was good, but Brigitte Lin steals the show. What an incredible woman she is. A very enjoyable film.
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| | | |  The One Armed Boxer (see film details)
Martial Arts / Action/Adventure
This movie is a classic. I prefer the sequel though, "One Armed Boxer Vs. The Flying Guillotine". Jimmy Wang Yu has a lot of charisma and has a good presence about him. I think he is great in this. I hated the yoga expert, that's my only problem with the film. Overall it's a pretty solid film.
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| | | |  Killer Army [Ground Zero] (see film details)
Martial Arts / Action/Adventure
If you have never watched a Venoms movie, then you don't know what you're missing. I would recommend you watch this, then get your hands on anything these guys were in. I didn't know anything about these guys, then I got my hands on a copy of the movie "The 5 Venoms". Since then I have been collecting as many movies that they appeared in as possible, they are that good.
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| | | |  Tom Yum Goong [HK SE 2-Disc Set] (see film details)
Martial Arts / Action/Adventure
I've been waiting a long time to see this movie. It started slow, meaning no fights; but once they get started, Tony Jaa is brutal. I have to watch "Ong-Bak" again to see which is better 'cause this movie rocks. The Thai cop is good humor too.
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| | | |  Fearless [2006] (see film details)
Martial Arts / Action/Adventure
Great movie. Jet Li gives a great performance. The story, the action, the movie is a gem. Guaranteed classic.
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| | | |  The Legend Of Zu (see film details)
Martial Arts / Fantasy
Someone said this equals the caliber of "Lord Of The Rings"...interesting comment. I think this needed a third movie. All of your reviews have their points. If they had a third movie, they could have developed the characters and story a whole lot more. This could have been big, but it felt like a 4 hour movie broken down into an hour and a half, which is a shame. It is visually stunning but in overload, had so much potential, that's the sad thing.
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| | | |  Dragon Tiger Gate (see film details)
Martial Arts / Action/Adventure
I'm one for everyone having their own opinion. I read a lot of reviews rubbishing this movie, so I held off watching it for awhile; but curiosity got the better of me and Donnie Yen is the man; so I sit down to watch it, not knowing what to expect, and to my complete horror I see a CGI wire-filled action movie--and, you know what, it was awesome. The story may not be the strongest, but who cares. It delivers well-choreographed fight scenes and oozes cool. Those of you that rubbished this film, shame on you. Don't hate on Donnie, embrace a true master at work.
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