| The export trailer tried to sell The Mars Villa as a "kung fu picture with a difference" and with an "unexpected plot". Which is funny because already at that point, the story staples presented surely was getting old. Regardless, The Mars Villa stands the test of time thanks to John Liu whose kicking abilities lives up to the reputation. In between all that, director Ting Chung does nothing out of the ordinary but admittedly, for an independent martial arts production, the scenes of Liu having fallen from grace and into insanity are unexpectedly affecting. Also with Phillip Ko Fei, Tong Bo Wan, Chan Chia Kai & Suen Yuet... |
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