Genre: Action

By the time the end credits start to run, there is the definite feeling that strong potential has been wasted.

A gripping often emotional rollercoaster of a thriller, ‘The Chaser’ isn’t just one of the best Korean films of the year but one of the best films of the year.

Although dated, ‘The Chinese Boxer’ is historically fascinating and provides an interesting point of reference to the many films that would follow.

The result is every bit as wonderful and awful as it sounds, a quite dizzying display of opportunism and ineptitude that has to be seen to be believed. Essential.

Despite Jing’s attempts to prove otherwise, ‘The Conman’ is really little more than a second rate attempt at remaking ‘God of Gamblers’.

Thankfully this low-budget Hong Kong drama has enough going for it to sidestep its lazier moments.

‘The Convict Killer’ is held together by the confidence of the man behind the lens and the excellent cast gathered together.

‘The Corruptor’ makes for an enjoyable ride that is far superior to Chow’s previous introduction to an international audience.

Few genre films have achieved the cult status that ‘The Crippled Masters’ has and, thanks to a lovely remastered release from Film Masters, it can finally reach a wider audience.

‘The Crow’ is an excellently constructed and heartfelt action movie that contains a brilliant central performance.

The scenery is pleasant, but if a film review has to consist of that line as a recommendation then the audience should know what to expect.

‘The Daredevils’ is a fine opportunity to savour a great team of performers who always appear to be so comfortable together.