Although the characters and plot are paper thin, this film redeems itself in its creative action sequences. Jet Li's lightning fast precision moves are impressive as always, and the fight choreography is fresh and enjoyable.
Although the characters and plot are paper thin, this film redeems itself in its creative action sequences. Jet Li's lightning fast precision moves are impressive as always, and the fight choreography is fresh and enjoyable.
AKA: Bodyguards Of The Last Governor Hong Kong: 1997
Nancy Sit (Ga Yin), Sandra Ng Kwun-Yu, Jan Lam (Hoi Fung) Historical / Drama
Plot: A month before the 1997 takeover, the British government appoints a cook, Yan (Law Kar-Ying), in a British Chinese restaurant to be the last governor of Hong Kong. Can his two bodyguards (Michael Chow and Eric Kot) protect him from triad hitmen?
Hong Kong: 1993
Eric Tsang Chi-Wai, Veronica Yip (Yuk Hing), Leung Kar Yan Action/Adventure / Comedy
Plot: Hong Kong's take on the film "Short Time". Police office Karl Choi (Leung Kar Yan) is mistakenly diagnosed with AIDS and becomes a completely fearless cop, willing to risk anything to catch the bad guys.
Plot: The rebellious Red Flower Society attempts to assassinate the Ching Emperor. But a shocking discovery leads to a fierce showdown. Together with nomads, the Red Flower Society leader executes an audacious plan to capture the Emperor once and for all.
Plot: This is a very tastefully done 80-minute documentary featuring over 60 different sexual positions and techniques as demonstrated (dramatizations) by an attractive young couple. Very informative, as well as easy on the eyes.
Hong Kong: 1987
Nat Chan (Pak Cheung), Joyce Godenzi, Stanley Fung (Sui Faan) Comedy / Action/Adventure
Plot: Alex excels in all forms of gambling. When his friend is jilted, he takes him the Philippines to buy the bride of his dreams. Alex falls in love with a woman as well, but she's dead-set against gambling, which poses a probelm for Alex.
Hong Kong: 1984
Wong Kwun-Chang, Shum Lang-Man, Lai Hun, Brenda Lo Yip-Mei TV Shows/Movies / Drama
Plot: 17 year-old Chan, afflicted with severe facial swellings, is called "Elephant Man" by others. 25 year-old Lee's extremely brittle bones earned him the nickname of "Glass Bones Man". Constantly at the hospital, the pair share a bond of friendship.
Plot: The horror of Thai black magic mixes with the theme of vengeance in this story of Chen Hsiung whose desire to avenge his brother's defeat at the hands of boxer Pa Po leads him to a brush with the supernatural. Shot Hong Kong, Thailand and Nepal!
Plot: The film follows the tale of a legendary boxing champion (Biao) who turns to drink and gambling when his wife leaves him so his son is left to pick up the pieces. It also stars Eric Tsang, Gloria Yip and Jackie Lui.
AKA: Dragon Hero; Longhu Ying Xiong Hong Kong: 2003
Jimmy Lin (Zhi Ying), Terence Yin Chi-Wai, Marsha Yuen (Chi Wai Action/Adventure / Martial Arts
Plot: An illegal gambling society is fixing the results of boxing matches. Fu is a free fight winner, and the gangsters try to induce him to join their scheme. When he refuses, they kidnap his girlfriend and plan to kill him in a boxing match...
AKA: Hideshi Hino's Theater Of Horror Hexalogy Japan: 2004
Mirai Yamamoto, Mitsuru Akaboshi, Shota Someya, Kanji Tsuda Horror / Thriller
Plot: A mysterious old woman appears before Setsu, who has recently lost her only child in a tragic accident. She says she can bring Setsu's son, Daio, back to life. To her horror, Daio returns to her, a half-decomposed, inhuman monster. No one can stop him!
Plot: In this all-star movie, a father pretends he's dying in order to trick his three daughters into fulfilling his "dying wish" that they all get married.
Plot: In this all-star movie, a father pretends he's dying in order to trick his three daughters into fulfilling his "dying wish" that they all get married.
Plot: When eleven-year-old Wataru is told he can change his destiny by entering a magic gateway into another world, he jumps at the chance. Now he must conjure up all his bravery to battle a world of demons, his own friends, and ultimately himself.
Plot: When a mobile TV news unit live broadcasts the embarrassing defeat of a police battalion by five bank robbers in a ballistic showdown, the police vow to capture the robbers at all cost, feeding live footage of their operation to the media.
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