Following a recipe pretty close to the one in “All About Ah Long”, Johnnie To adapts the Italian film “Incompresso” (1966) by Luigi Comencini, and focuses again on the struggles of a single father, upping, though, the (melo) drama, the tension and the violence, in a way that can easily be described as shocking.
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Lee Chi-leung returns to Hong Kong with the ashes of his wife and his two young boys, older Kin and younger Hong, which he now has to take care of by himself, along with a maid who does not seem particularly patient neither with the changes the death brought nor with the children's shenanigans. Furthermore, it is soon revealed that Lee is also plagued by debts, which become worse when a friend convinces him to bet what little he has left on horses, a decision that...
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Lee Chi-leung returns to Hong Kong with the ashes of his wife and his two young boys, older Kin and younger Hong, which he now has to take care of by himself, along with a maid who does not seem particularly patient neither with the changes the death brought nor with the children's shenanigans. Furthermore, it is soon revealed that Lee is also plagued by debts, which become worse when a friend convinces him to bet what little he has left on horses, a decision that...
- 1/14/2024
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
By the end of the first film, while carrying on his apprenticeship as an eunuch in the Palace, the quick-witted and cunning undercover agent for the Heaven and Earth Society, Wai Siu Bo (Stephen Chow) soon earned the trust of the Emperor, after foiling a couple of schemes by rivals who tried to overthrow the Qing Dynasty. Furthermore, the forever lusty Princess Jian Ning (Chingmy Yau) is more than keen to share her chamber with Wai, the “Duke of Deer Cauldron” the highest position which he finally achieved apart from fame and fortunes.
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Essentially a straight follow-up to the first film, the plot thickens and continues with the Empress Dowager impersonator Lung Er (Sharla Cheung Man) returning to the Dragon Sect headquarters after blowing her over and expecting severe punishment. Her dying Master made her the new leader instead...
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Essentially a straight follow-up to the first film, the plot thickens and continues with the Empress Dowager impersonator Lung Er (Sharla Cheung Man) returning to the Dragon Sect headquarters after blowing her over and expecting severe punishment. Her dying Master made her the new leader instead...
- 1/4/2023
- by David Chew
- AsianMoviePulse
Occasionally considered Johnnie To’s debut (despite that he had already some experience with TV films) and occasionally part of the New Wave, for its unusual narrative style for a wuxia and the similarities it shared with “The Butterfly Murders” and “The Sword”, “The Enigmatic Case” (which he co-directed with Andrew Kam) did not do well in the box office, with To having to return back to TV for a number of years.
Lu Tien-chun is an imprisoned swordsman, who spends his time in prison, accused of killing three men and burning a whole village. Normally, he would have been executed, but the authorities believe he knows the whereabouts of a large amount of gold, the reasoning behind his crimes. One-eyed warden Hsiung Chen is particularly interested in extracting the secret and is willing to torture the young man to do so. However, Lu Tien-chun manages to...
Lu Tien-chun is an imprisoned swordsman, who spends his time in prison, accused of killing three men and burning a whole village. Normally, he would have been executed, but the authorities believe he knows the whereabouts of a large amount of gold, the reasoning behind his crimes. One-eyed warden Hsiung Chen is particularly interested in extracting the secret and is willing to torture the young man to do so. However, Lu Tien-chun manages to...
- 5/20/2021
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
“Nobody wins here but death”. Probably the best summarization of Wu Xia cinema, encapsulated in one line by Damian Lau’s Ching Wan. There are arguments as to when the Hong Kong New Wave started and there is certainly evidence for “Duel to the Death” to be one of the instigators. The directorial debut of legendary action choreographer Ching Siu-Yung, it is one of the defining films in the rich history of the area’s action cinema.
Ching Wan, a student of the Shaolin Temple is the chosen Chinese representative in a one-on-one duel with the Japanese. Prior to his departure he confronts Kenji (Eddie Ko), a Japanese monk visiting the temple who goads the Abbott into a fight. Hashimoto (Norman Chu), the Japanese representative is attacked by a masked individual whom turns out to be his maste; as he lays dying he asks Hashimoto to recite their clan’s mantra.
Ching Wan, a student of the Shaolin Temple is the chosen Chinese representative in a one-on-one duel with the Japanese. Prior to his departure he confronts Kenji (Eddie Ko), a Japanese monk visiting the temple who goads the Abbott into a fight. Hashimoto (Norman Chu), the Japanese representative is attacked by a masked individual whom turns out to be his maste; as he lays dying he asks Hashimoto to recite their clan’s mantra.
- 4/19/2021
- by Ben Stykuc
- AsianMoviePulse
Within the career of renowned Hong Kong director Tsui Hark, 1983 was quite an exciting and busy year with all in all five projects which he worked on, two of which he directed. One of those films he eventually helmed as director was an adaptation of a popular xianxia novel titled “Legend of the Swordsmen of the Mountains of Shu” written by Huanzhulouzhu, whose works served as the foundation of many TV series and movies over the years. In the hands of Hark and his team the film, which was consequently titled “Zu Warriors of the Magic Mountain”, became a blend of wuxia and fantasy, while its use of effects and genre-bending nature was significant for filmmakers in finding an international audience.
Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain is streaming on Focus Hong Kong
While the country is at war with several factions fighting one another, soldier Dik Ming kei (Yuen...
Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain is streaming on Focus Hong Kong
While the country is at war with several factions fighting one another, soldier Dik Ming kei (Yuen...
- 2/7/2021
- by Rouven Linnarz
- AsianMoviePulse
Guest reviewer Lee Broughton returns with a Region B review of Tsui Hark’s mystical tale of derring-do in ancient China. Hark revived a once popular variant of the wuxia film form — the Chinese shenguai wuxia films from the late 1920s — which paired chivalric martial arts with more overtly mystical and mythological elements. The groundbreaking and stylishly executed result is said to have been John Carpenter’s chief inspiration when making Big Trouble in Little China.
Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain
Blu-ray
Eureka Entertainment
1983 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 98 min. / Shu Shan – Xin Shu shan jian ke / Street Date April 20, 2020 / £17.99
Starring: Adam Cheng, Brigitte Lin, Damian Lau, Biao Yuen, Hoi Mang, Moon Lee, Judy Ongg, Sammo Hung, Norman Chu, Corey Yuen.
Cinematography: Bill Wong
Film Editor: Peter Cheung
Original Music: Sing-Yau Kwan
Written by Cheuk-Hon Szeto
Produced by Raymond Chow
Directed by Tsui Hark
Reviewed by Lee Broughton
Ancient China: civil...
Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain
Blu-ray
Eureka Entertainment
1983 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 98 min. / Shu Shan – Xin Shu shan jian ke / Street Date April 20, 2020 / £17.99
Starring: Adam Cheng, Brigitte Lin, Damian Lau, Biao Yuen, Hoi Mang, Moon Lee, Judy Ongg, Sammo Hung, Norman Chu, Corey Yuen.
Cinematography: Bill Wong
Film Editor: Peter Cheung
Original Music: Sing-Yau Kwan
Written by Cheuk-Hon Szeto
Produced by Raymond Chow
Directed by Tsui Hark
Reviewed by Lee Broughton
Ancient China: civil...
- 5/12/2020
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Within the career of renowned Hong Kong director Tsui Hark, 1983 was quite an exciting and busy year with all in all five projects which he worked on, two of which he directed. One of those films he eventually helmed as director was an adaptation of a popular xianxia novel titled “Legend of the Swordsmen of the Mountains of Shu” written by Huanzhulouzhu, whose works served as the foundation of many TV series and movies over the years. In the hands of Hark and his team the film, which was consequently titled “Zu Warriors of the Magic Mountain”, became a blend of wuxia and fantasy, while its use of effects and genre-bending nature was significant for filmmakers in finding an international audience.
While the country is at war with several factions fighting one another, soldier Dik Ming kei (Yuen Biao) deserts from his unit after his own commander...
While the country is at war with several factions fighting one another, soldier Dik Ming kei (Yuen Biao) deserts from his unit after his own commander...
- 4/11/2020
- by Rouven Linnarz
- AsianMoviePulse
Before inventing the “Heroic Bloodshed” genre in the 80’s, with films that shaped action cinema for decades, like “A Better Tomorrow” and “The Killer”, John Woo was directing martial-arts films for the two biggest studios in Hong Kong, Shaw Brothers and Golden Harvest, under the guidance of the great Chang Cheh. “Last Hurrah for Chivalry” in particular, was a testament to both his past, as the film functions as a tribute to his mentor, and his future, as one of the most important elements of the “Heroic Bloodshed”, male friendship/comradeship also has a central role here. Lastly, the main character Tsing Yi is an inspiration taken from the real-life assassin Jing Ke, who is historically remembered for his failed assassination attempt of Qin Shi Huang, and has “loaned” his story to a number of movies, including “The Emperor and the Assassin” and “Hero”.
The story begins...
The story begins...
- 6/12/2019
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Eureka Entertainment to release Last Hurrah For Chivalry & Hand Of Death: Two Films By John Woo, an essential pair of early films from one of the greatest action directors of all time, presented for the first time ever on Blu-ray in the UK in a 2-disc set taken from brand new 2K restorations. Released as part of the Eureka Classics range from 24 June 2019, the first 2000 copies will feature a Limited Edition Collector’s booklet.
A decade before he would change action filmmaking forever with “A Better Tomorrow” and “The Killer”, director John Woo was directing martial-arts films for the two biggest studios in Hong Kong, Shaw Brothers and Golden Harvest. Under the mentorship of the great Chang Cheh (“Five Deadly Venoms”), Woo began to develop his signature style, films that featured slick, stylish and often violent choreography, with dramatic plots that revolved around brotherhood, honour and redemption.
A decade before he would change action filmmaking forever with “A Better Tomorrow” and “The Killer”, director John Woo was directing martial-arts films for the two biggest studios in Hong Kong, Shaw Brothers and Golden Harvest. Under the mentorship of the great Chang Cheh (“Five Deadly Venoms”), Woo began to develop his signature style, films that featured slick, stylish and often violent choreography, with dramatic plots that revolved around brotherhood, honour and redemption.
- 5/15/2019
- by Adriana Rosati
- AsianMoviePulse
Synopsis
A decade before he would change action filmmaking forever with A Better Tomorrow and The Killer, director John Woo was directing martial-arts films for the two biggest studios in Hong Kong, Shaw Brothers and Golden Harvest. Under the mentorship of the great Chang Cheh (Five Deadly Venoms), Woo began to develop his signature style, films that featured slick, stylish and often violent choreography, with dramatic plots that revolved around brotherhood, honour and redemption. Presented here are two of his early works from this period.
In Last Hurrah for Chivalry, two killers (Wei Pai and Damian Lau) agree to help a man exact revenge upon a kung fu master. Woo’s first cinematic masterpiece, Last Hurrah for Chivalry is a dark and violent revenge film, featuring lightning fast swordplay and stylish cinematography.
In Hand of Death, a young Shaolin monk must train to defeat a dangerous Manchu...
A decade before he would change action filmmaking forever with A Better Tomorrow and The Killer, director John Woo was directing martial-arts films for the two biggest studios in Hong Kong, Shaw Brothers and Golden Harvest. Under the mentorship of the great Chang Cheh (Five Deadly Venoms), Woo began to develop his signature style, films that featured slick, stylish and often violent choreography, with dramatic plots that revolved around brotherhood, honour and redemption. Presented here are two of his early works from this period.
In Last Hurrah for Chivalry, two killers (Wei Pai and Damian Lau) agree to help a man exact revenge upon a kung fu master. Woo’s first cinematic masterpiece, Last Hurrah for Chivalry is a dark and violent revenge film, featuring lightning fast swordplay and stylish cinematography.
In Hand of Death, a young Shaolin monk must train to defeat a dangerous Manchu...
- 4/12/2019
- by Rouven Linnarz
- AsianMoviePulse
When I think of Wu Xia movies, I immediately think of Shaw Brothers and the many classic they have made over the years. What I love about this genre is many things, the Swordplay, The Characters, Story lines, Setting, Costumes and much more.
Wu Xia, traditionally is a form of literature. But after high demand over the years it’s become involoved in many art forms such as Movies, Opera, Video Games and beyond. This list of 30 Wu Xia movies listed, i hope you’ll like and want to thank my friend Richard Robinson for contributing to the list. If we missed any classics out, its most probably because we honestly forgot at that time or maybe we haven’t seen all the classic Wu Xia movies so far, anyway enjoy the list and let us know what you thought in the commen box at the bottom.
1.Have Sword Will Travel (1969)
Cast: David Chiang,...
Wu Xia, traditionally is a form of literature. But after high demand over the years it’s become involoved in many art forms such as Movies, Opera, Video Games and beyond. This list of 30 Wu Xia movies listed, i hope you’ll like and want to thank my friend Richard Robinson for contributing to the list. If we missed any classics out, its most probably because we honestly forgot at that time or maybe we haven’t seen all the classic Wu Xia movies so far, anyway enjoy the list and let us know what you thought in the commen box at the bottom.
1.Have Sword Will Travel (1969)
Cast: David Chiang,...
- 10/14/2015
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
This is a run down of my favorite movies from the Golden Harvest studio. I had a tough time choosing the order, which i changed quiet a few times. So i hope you enjoy my list and i understand everyone has there own favorites and own list, so enjoy and let me know your favorites in the comment box at the bottom of the page.
25:The Young Master
Cast:Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, Wang In Sik, Wai Pak, Lily Li, Sek Kin
24:Broken Oath
Cast:Angela Mao, Bruce Liang, Sammo Hung, Dean Shek
23:Hapkido
Cast:Angela Mao, Sammo Hung, Carter Wong, Wang In Sik
22:Way Of The Dragon
Cast:Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Bob Wall
21:On The Run
Cast:Yuen Biao, Pat Ha, Yuen Wah, Lo Lieh, Philip Ko
20:Duel To The Death
Cast:Norman Chu, Damian Lau, Eddie Ko, Casanova Wong
19:Mr.Vampire
Cast:Lam Ching Ying, Moon Lee,...
25:The Young Master
Cast:Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, Wang In Sik, Wai Pak, Lily Li, Sek Kin
24:Broken Oath
Cast:Angela Mao, Bruce Liang, Sammo Hung, Dean Shek
23:Hapkido
Cast:Angela Mao, Sammo Hung, Carter Wong, Wang In Sik
22:Way Of The Dragon
Cast:Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Bob Wall
21:On The Run
Cast:Yuen Biao, Pat Ha, Yuen Wah, Lo Lieh, Philip Ko
20:Duel To The Death
Cast:Norman Chu, Damian Lau, Eddie Ko, Casanova Wong
19:Mr.Vampire
Cast:Lam Ching Ying, Moon Lee,...
- 10/14/2013
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
This is a run down of my favorite movies from the Golden Harvest studio. I had a tough time choosing the order, which i changed quiet a few times. So i hope you enjoy my list and i understand everyone has there own favorites and own list, so enjoy and let me know your favorites in the comment box at the bottom of the page.
25:The Young Master
Cast:Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, Wang In Sik, Wai Pak, Lily Li, Sek Kin
24:Broken Oath
Cast:Angela Mao, Bruce Liang, Sammo Hung, Dean Shek
23:Hapkido
Cast:Angela Mao, Sammo Hung, Carter Wong, Wang In Sik
22:Way Of The Dragon
Cast:Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Bob Wall
21:On The Run
Cast:Yuen Biao, Pat Ha, Yuen Wah, Lo Lieh, Philip Ko
20:Duel To The Death
Cast:Norman Chu, Damian Lau, Eddie Ko, Casanova Wong
19:Mr.Vampire
Cast:Lam Ching Ying, Moon Lee,...
25:The Young Master
Cast:Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, Wang In Sik, Wai Pak, Lily Li, Sek Kin
24:Broken Oath
Cast:Angela Mao, Bruce Liang, Sammo Hung, Dean Shek
23:Hapkido
Cast:Angela Mao, Sammo Hung, Carter Wong, Wang In Sik
22:Way Of The Dragon
Cast:Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Bob Wall
21:On The Run
Cast:Yuen Biao, Pat Ha, Yuen Wah, Lo Lieh, Philip Ko
20:Duel To The Death
Cast:Norman Chu, Damian Lau, Eddie Ko, Casanova Wong
19:Mr.Vampire
Cast:Lam Ching Ying, Moon Lee,...
- 10/14/2013
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
14 Blades
Stars: Donnie Yen, Wei Zhao, Damian Lau Ma Wu, Sammo Hung, Kate Tsui | Written and Directed by Daniel Lee
At the dawn of the Ming Dynasty, in order to consolidate all power and keep his bloodline on the throne, the Emperor established a secure system of defence for himself by taking young orphans off the street and training them to the highest martial arts standards to become his secret guards. Called Jinyiwei, the Brocade Guards, these warriors operated under their own code of law, led by the most skilled of their number, Qinglong (Yen).Bestowed upon him as leader is a box containing 14 steel blades, eight of which are to be used for interrogation and the remaining six for execution.
When the Imperial Court is usurped by the evil eunuch Jia, Qinglong is assigned to steal a list identifying those still loyal to the Emperor. But unknown to him,...
Stars: Donnie Yen, Wei Zhao, Damian Lau Ma Wu, Sammo Hung, Kate Tsui | Written and Directed by Daniel Lee
At the dawn of the Ming Dynasty, in order to consolidate all power and keep his bloodline on the throne, the Emperor established a secure system of defence for himself by taking young orphans off the street and training them to the highest martial arts standards to become his secret guards. Called Jinyiwei, the Brocade Guards, these warriors operated under their own code of law, led by the most skilled of their number, Qinglong (Yen).Bestowed upon him as leader is a box containing 14 steel blades, eight of which are to be used for interrogation and the remaining six for execution.
When the Imperial Court is usurped by the evil eunuch Jia, Qinglong is assigned to steal a list identifying those still loyal to the Emperor. But unknown to him,...
- 8/7/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Whatsammata, that teaser trailer for “14 Blades” we posted yesterday not enough for ya? You say you want more Donnie Yen killing people with all manner of blades and Sammo Hung being Sammo Hung? Well dang, ain’t you the lucky one, cause a 3-minute trailer for Daniel Lee’s “14 Blades” just popped up online. Unfortunately it’s still in Chinese, so you probably won’t get any of the plot. Mind you, not that that should stop you from wallowing in the film’s potential badassery. Thanks to reader Rick for the heads up. Starring Donnie Yen, Wei Zhao, Chun Wu, Yuwu Qi, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Kuan Tai Chen, Chen Zhi Hui, Ma Wu, Damian Lau, Kate Tsui, Kar-Ying Law, Xiang Dong Xu, and directed by Daniel Lee.
- 10/22/2009
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
A teaser trailer for Donnie Yen’s latest Chinese costume martial arts epic “14 Blades” has landed online, and oh boy does it look good. I mean really, really good. It looks like the movie that “An Empress and the Warriors” should have been. The focus of the film seems to be directed at the right spot — the action — and not some insipid romance or, worst yet, some perfunctory love triangle. The Daniel Lee-directed film stars Yen and Vicki Zhao, along with Sammo Hung and Damian Lau. Set during the Ming Dynasty the movie will depict the exploits of a group of elite assassins known as the Imperial Guards. Trained since early childhood to become masters of the sword in service of the emperor, these men carried out their tasks with deadly precision. Starring Donnie Yen, Wei Zhao, Chun Wu, Yuwu Qi, Sammo Hung, Kuan Tai Chen, Chen Zhi Hui,...
- 10/21/2009
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
Following closely in the wake of the U.K theatrical release of John Woo's “Red Cliff,” Daniel Lee’s movie version of Guanzhong Luo's 600-year-old Chinese classic novel 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms' is out on R2 DVD next month. They threw everything plus the kitchen sink at this production, with an absolute avalanche of action stars including (deep breathe) Andy Lau, Sammo Hung, Maggie Q, Vanessa Wu, Andy On, Rongguang Yu, Quanxin Pu, Lung Ti, Hua Yueh, Chen Zhi Hui and Damian Lau. Unlike Woo’s more recent version, Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon takes far greater liberties with its source material, playing heavy on the action and light on historical accuracy. So, if sword wielding epic-type-ness is more your cup of Joe than dramatical excess, then this is the one for you. Three Kingdoms gets released on DVD and Blu-ray in the U.K, July 13th.
- 6/18/2009
- 24framespersecond.net
Following closely in the wake of the U.K theatrical release of John Woo's “Red Cliff,” Daniel Lee’s movie version of Guanzhong Luo's 600-year-old Chinese classic novel 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms' is out on R2 DVD next month. They threw everything plus the kitchen sink at this production, with an absolute avalanche of action stars including (deep breathe) Andy Lau, Sammo Hung, Maggie Q, Vanessa Wu, Andy On, Rongguang Yu, Quanxin Pu, Lung Ti, Hua Yueh, Chen Zhi Hui and Damian Lau. Unlike Woo’s more recent version, Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon takes far greater liberties with its source material, playing heavy on the action and light on historical accuracy. So, if sword wielding epic-type-ness is more your cup of Joe than dramatical excess, then this is the one for you. Three Kingdoms gets released on DVD and Blu-ray in the U.K, July 13th.
- 6/18/2009
- 24framespersecond.net
Following closely in the wake of the U.K theatrical release of John Woo's “Red Cliff,” Daniel Lee’s movie version of Guanzhong Luo's 600-year-old Chinese classic novel 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms' is out on R2 DVD next month. They threw everything plus the kitchen sink at this production, with an absolute avalanche of action stars including (deep breathe) Andy Lau, Sammo Hung, Maggie Q, Vanessa Wu, Andy On, Rongguang Yu, Quanxin Pu, Lung Ti, Hua Yueh, Chen Zhi Hui and Damian Lau. Unlike Woo’s more recent version, Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon takes far greater liberties with its source material, playing heavy on the action and light on historical accuracy. So, if sword wielding epic-type-ness is more your cup of Joe than dramatical excess, then this is the one for you. Three Kingdoms gets released on DVD and Blu-ray in the U.K, July 13th.
- 6/18/2009
- 24framespersecond.net
On the day of his wedding local noble Kao is visited by uninvited guests. A deadly kung fu master named Pai and his men. Pai had previously lost much of his land to Koa's father and sensing that the son is weaker than his father he decides now is an opportune moment to strike back. A fight ensues and Koa is badly wounded and his clan devastated. Koa Bitter that he was not able to defend his family and was unable to defeat the deadly Pai, Koa sets about looking for a way to get revenge at any cost. In the town their are two great swordsmen, one the hot tempered Chang has renounced the sword and works with horses, the other Green spends his day's drunk when not taking on jobs as an assassin. It does not take Koa long to figure out there must be a way he...
- 6/15/2009
- by Leigh
- Latemag.com/film
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