Action Member: Chin Ka-Lok
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97 Aces Go Places
Jul 19, 2015Even though I was eager to like the film and the trailer helped make this seem a possibility, this is a major disappointment – even for the most forgiving fans of the Samuel Hui/Karl Maka classic.
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All’s Well, Ends Well ’97
Feb 17, 2015Chow Sing-Chi completists may want to seek it out, but everyone else should divert their attention to his many more accomplished films.
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Bruce Lee, My Brother
Feb 26, 2015Those jonesing for action may feel the pace sag, but ‘Bruce Lee, My Brother’ is a brilliant period family drama.
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Cold War
Mar 1, 2015‘Cold War’ is consistently entertaining and its massive success at the Hong Kong box-office shows that it clearly struck a chord with local audiences.
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Cold War II
Sep 24, 2016Like the first film, it is a slick and intense thriller that boasts solid performances from its cast.
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Don’t Give A Damn
Mar 8, 2015‘Don’t Give A Damn’ provides some good action and a distracting 100 minutes, but don’t expect another Sammo masterpiece.
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Dragon Squad
Mar 9, 2015Even though it is littered with flaws, I feel I can’t give ‘Dragon Squad’ the complete thumbs down as it is one of those films that could easily pass for a guilty pleasure.
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Drink, Drank, Drunk
Mar 9, 2015Despite a few criticisms, Yee has crafted a capable film with a tender heart, something not easy to achieve in the cynical world of film-making.
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Fire Of Conscience
Mar 13, 2015While the narrative and tone get a little muddled and the pace dips here and there, ‘Fire of Conscience’ is still a good tough-as-nails cop thriller with some brutal action.
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Golden Job
Jun 12, 2019Working with what is probably a minimal budget by Hollywood standards, Chin Ka-Lok fashions quite an impressive action film, complete with international locations and slick looking set-pieces.
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Her Fatal Ways
Mar 23, 2015Widely seen as Carol Cheng’s finest hour, ‘Her Fatal Ways’ manages to combine a number of qualities to create a very satisfying experience.
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King Of Robbery
Apr 4, 2015Even though he has very little to work with, Simon Yam still manages to impress with his portrayal of yet another mean and moody criminal mastermind.