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Dip huet seung hung (1989)
Beautiful Masterpiece
John Woo has certainly proved in Hollywood now that he has what it takes to be a top rate international action film director. The Killer is an early example that shows the maestro of mayhem and action at his very best. I really liked this film and I think it's one of John Woo's best films along with Hard Boiled. You get to see a vulnerable side to Chow Yun Fat's character as the hit-man Jeff who accidentally blinds a nightclub singer. What I liked was the way in which Woo showed that hit men are tortured souls doing a job that they don't always like doing and that there are so many emotions that they have to deal within in carrying out their job. I found it touching the way the central character Jeff is racked with guilt over blinding the nightclub singer Jenny and that he is willing to risk his life for her so that he can raise the money for an operation that may save Jenny's life. A superb action thriller and one of the finest ever made. Woo's hit men have soul and depth unlike the vicious killing machines that we see in most Hollywood action/thriller films.
Lat sau san taam (1992)
Tequilla
This is one of my favorite movies of all time. No movie has ever had this level of stylishly directed action, NOT EVEN CLOSE. This movie has the 3 best action sequences in the history of cinema, PERIOD.
The story is about a cop named Tequila who, at the beginning of the film, loses his good friend and fellow cop, in a teahouse shoot-out. He goes against all orders in trying to bring down the Triad that caused his friends death. In doing so, he inadvertently finds out that there is an undercover cop, Tony, in the Triad he is trying to bring down, and eventually teams up with him.
This isn't your standard buddy cop fair like Lethal Weapon with tons of cheesy lines, dorky action and sappy side stories. The dialogue is insightful the action is the best ever and the side stories are well thought out, if a bit abbreviated (due to lack of time to shoot John Woo admits).
Tequila is trying to deal with a failed relationship and the death of his partner, Tony is torn against blowing his cover and defending his honor and the Lieutenant insists on playing it by the book even though it isn't fair.
John Woo said he made this film in honor of the men and women of the Hong Kong police force and the good work they do. He wanted to make a movie about the good guys winning. What he has done is made one of the most pivitol action films ever made, influencing every action movie since.
Shao Lin san shi liu fang (1978)
Even A Buddhist Must Conquer Evil
SPOILER ALERT the scene begins with a Chinese possibly southern Chinese town which has been taken over and is now being occupied by Ming army's this leads a group of students one of those being the main character San Te played by Gordon Liu who starred in both Tarantino's Kill bill films. after the group of students joins fellow rebels they are found out by the Ming army and most of them and their families are killed except for San Te who travels to the Shaolin temple in order to learn Kung fu so he can avenge the deaths of his friends and loved ones. he is accepted though spends a year as a monk before he begins learning Kung fu along the way he learns vital lessons about life and sense and turns into a true hero unlike characters in other kung fu movies like enter the dragon, drunken master, fearless and many others kung fu films the main character San Te is seriously likable, as you get deeper into the film your respect and like grows for him. overall this is a straight 10 out of 10 no lies this film is the sheez.
Kozure Ôkami: Ko wo kashi ude kashi tsukamatsuru (1972)
You would've been happier if you'd chosen to join your mother in her world.
I absolutely knew from the beginning that I would love this film especially when the main character started swinging his sword resulting in blood rushing out of his enemy bodies like a sprinkler. also the scene where his infant child plays a part in defeating his enemy he had challenged to a dual. the character were likable the main character Itto, the brave prostitute who he saves and last but not least in my opinion the most likable the child. in my opinion the music which was perfect early 70s cinematic music was excellent. the sound effects were brilliant. the editing was perfect also the colours and camera angles were absolutely beautifully perfect especially during the swordfight/ dual scenes. I would have to rate this movie a 10 out of 10 my second favourite film behind the godfather.