Author: Scott Napier
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Beloved Son Of God
Feb 22, 2015If you can ignore some of its minor quirks, ‘Beloved Son of God’ is highly recommended viewing thanks to the wonderful and touching performances from Cheng, Wu Ma and Cheung.
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Crazy Shaolin Disciples
Mar 3, 2015While ‘Crazy Shaolin Disciples’ does have a few merits, I’d have to say that there is far better available elsewhere.
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Crippled Avengers
Mar 3, 2015This is probably one of the most acrobatic Venoms films as they participate in some extremely complicated routines that are brilliantly put together.
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Dance Of Death
Mar 5, 2015Chan’s choreography is the only minor highlight, but otherwise this is really only suitable for hardcore Angela Mao fans.
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Danger Has Two Faces
Mar 5, 2015It might not appeal to everyone, especially traditional Shaw Brothers fans, but I’d still say it deserves a place in your collection.
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Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
Mar 9, 2015All in all, it’s a solid slice of entertainment that presents a charming if somewhat inaccurate account of Lee’s life.
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God Of Gamblers
Mar 21, 2015It is a true genre-defining classic that will go down in Hong Kong cinema history as one of the greats.
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Kill Bill: Volume 1
Apr 3, 2015‘Kill Bill: Volume 1’ is a great tribute to Asian action cinema that mixes Tarantino’s stylised violence with some top Yuen Woo-Ping choreography.
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Once Upon A Time In China V
May 7, 2015For those that hate the frequent use of wire-fu (like me), you better look elsewhere as action choreography for this film relies heavily upon its use.
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Shaolin Hand Lock
May 23, 2015It boasts some top notch fight scenes which are further enhanced by another standout performance from the late great Lo Lieh.
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The Bodyguard From Beijing
Feb 25, 2015‘The Bodyguard From Beijing’ had the potential to be remembered as a classic action film, but Corey Yuen has failed miserably compared to his other wonderful classics.
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The Last Blood
Apr 5, 2015‘The Last Blood’ may not be the cream of the crop, but it is a still an incredibly fun action flick. Just be prepared for a sprinkling of Wong Jing silliness along the way.