Reviews

Headshot

3.5

Action, Drama, Martial Arts, Thriller • Indonesia
Jul 25

‘Headshot’ is often a thrilling ride and once again showcases Iko Uwais at the top of his game and that Indonesia is one of the biggest innovators in modern martial arts cinema.
Cook Up A Storm

3.5

Comedy, Drama • China, Hong Kong
Jul 15

The varied cast which includes Tse, Ge You and CN Blue member Jung Yong-Hwa make it an appealing 90 minutes of over-the-top cook-offs, snappy comedy and melodrama.

Shin Godzilla

3.0

Action, Adventure, Drama, Horror, Kaiju, Sci-Fi • Japan
Jul 9

Not sure what it wants to be, the latest Japanese production of their beloved property is not the triumphant return some had hoped.
Operation Mekong

3.5

Action, Crime, Drama • China
Jul 1

Lam has made better films but, along with Benny Chan, he is at the forefront of Hong Kong action in terms of delivering large scale spectacle.
The Final Master

3.0

Action, Drama, Martial Arts • China
Jun 27

‘The Final Master’ does have some knockout moments though and the climax in particular is full of the kind of crisp, clean and measured choreography that looks so good on the screen.
Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug

3.5

Action, Adventure, Animation, Fantasy, Martial Arts, Sci-Fi • Japan
Jun 27

Long-time fans of ‘Dragon Ball Z’ who can’t get enough of those crazy Kamehamehas will likely find plenty to appreciate here.
Bloodfist VI: Ground Zero

2.0

Action, Martial Arts • USA
Jun 27

If the idea of a ‘Die Hard’ clone with sci-fi channel levels of acting and action sounds appealing, then you may get a kick or two out of the low budget cheesiness of ‘Bloodfist VI’.
Train To Busan

4.0

Action, Drama, Horror, Thriller • South Korea
Jun 19

While the hype machine surrounding the film may damper some viewers overall enjoyment, there is no doubting ‘Train to Busan’ is an exhilarating zombie thrill ride, crafted with care and a commitment to carnage.
Duckweed

4.0

Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi • China
Jun 13

There aren’t any surprises in ‘Duckweed’, but for a well made feel-good film it’s about as good as we’ll see this year.
After The Storm

4.0

Drama • Japan
Jun 2

‘After The Storm’ doesn’t quite hit the heights of ‘Our Little Sister’, but it is another world class contribution to cinema by one of the modern masters.
Operation Chromite

3.0

Action, Drama, History, War • South Korea
May 31

‘Operation Chromite’ isn’t much different from any other recent big budget Korean war epic but on its own well produced terms and commitment to delivering spectacle, certainly entertains.
Our Little Sister

4.0

Comedy, Drama • Japan
May 2

‘Our Little Sister’ is another beautiful work to add to one of the most impressive canons in world cinema, a sincerely-acted, thoughtful meditation on family and the relationship between very different sisters.
Sword Master

4.0

Action, Drama, Martial Arts • China
Apr 20

In a relatively short time Yee creates a fascinating martial world every bit as involving as the visions that Chor Yuen used to put together years before.
Ghost In The Shell

3.5

Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller • USA
Apr 14

Those who give it a chance will be rewarded with a well made, at times thought provoking and overall entertaining version of a Japanese classic.
Bloodfist V: Human Target

1.5

Action, Martial Arts • USA
Apr 14

It’s possible that fans of Don Wilson or cheap action movies in general may appreciate it more, but to me it’s evident that the series was starting to run out of ideas.
Return To A Better Tomorrow

2.5

Action, Crime, Drama, Triad • Hong Kong
Apr 5

Despite the tantalising title, this flick has nothing to do with John Woo’s genre defining classics but is rather a cheap cash in from the relentless Wong Jing conveyor belt.
Saving Mr. Wu

3.5

Action, Crime, Thriller • China
Mar 28

Despite eschewing all the trappings of a big budget thriller, ‘Saving Mr. Wu’ is still a tense and perhaps even thought-provoking production.
Dragon Ball Z: Tree Of Might

2.5

Action, Adventure, Animation, Martial Arts • Japan
Mar 28

‘Dragon Ball Z: Tree Of Might’ is probably the weakest of the movies up until this point, simply because it feels like a case of going through the motions.
My Best Friend’s Wedding

3.0

Comedy, Romance • China
Mar 15

This may not be revolutionary film-making, but ‘My Best Friend’s Wedding’ is ninety minutes of entertainment that will keep a smile on your face.
She Remembers, He Forgets

4.5

Comedy, Drama, Romance • Hong Kong
Mar 6

It is heartfelt, but never cloying, sentimental, but never to the point of being overly orchestrated and the kind of gentle tear-jerker that stirs the mind as much as the heart.