Author: Andrew Saroch
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Hitman In The Hand Of Buddha
Aug 31, 2025‘Hitman in the Hand of Buddha’ is often very decent, but its flaws drag it away from approaching the top tier of the genre.
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Invincible Swordsman
Aug 10, 2025The action is slick and just about gets the balance right between computer effects and practical choreography, while the cast are appealing.
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The Moon Thieves
Jul 28, 2025‘The Moon Thieves’ is a decent action thriller that never quite ignites in the way that the classics do, but has plenty to recommend it.
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The 14 Amazons
Jul 17, 2025‘The 14 Amazons’ is one of those brash, bold and defiant Hong Kong hits of yesteryear that continues to find new admirers.
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The Last Dance
Jul 6, 2025It doesn’t always draw the viewer in the way that might be expected, yet it eventually develops into an intriguing drama where a fusion of exceptional acting and thoughtful direction ensure its success.
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Nine-Ring Golden Dagger
Jun 25, 2025‘Nine-Ring Gold Dagger’ might not have that hook that keeps the viewer on board throughout, but there is enough promise to make it a more than adequate watch.
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Crisis Negotiators
Jun 8, 2025Herman Yau’s remake is, to be honest, unnecessary. It doesn’t add much to the source material and, when compared side-by-side, comes off poorly.
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Funny Soccer
May 27, 2025While it is a good idea that is probably stretched beyond its running time, there is something quite heartening about ‘Funny Soccer’.
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The Lady Assassin
May 19, 2025‘The Lady Assassin’ is very good, but there is the nagging feeling that this could have been even better with a little discernment.
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Time Still Turns The Pages
May 5, 2025‘Time Still Turns the Pages’ is a film that intends to create necessary debate about the next generation and their mental health – it achieves its aim with skill and humanity.
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Sanshiro Sugata
Apr 20, 2025It’s rough around the edges to be sure, but there’s much to be savoured here; Kurosawa gets more out of this condensed 80 minutes than many filmmakers get from three hours or so.
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Two Jolly Cops
Apr 10, 2025‘Two Jolly Cops’ starts with a modest spark, but pours a bucket of water on this immediately; what follows is ninety minutes of utter boredom.