Bearing the distinction of being the first film shot – at least partly – in Antarctica, Wu You Yin’s Till the End of the World follows Wu Fuchun (Mark Chao), a successful businessman on his way to Antarctica for a bold publicity stunt. On the small plane he chartered is Jing Ruyi (Yang Zishan), a scientist on her way to a polar station to study … Continue reading Till The End Of The World (2018)
Having premiered in various festivals in 2013 and 2014, Gina Kim’s Final Recipe had to wait two years to get released anywhere, and has still only come out in Mainland China. A South Korean-Thai production shot in English and Mandarin, it tells of Mark (Henry Lau), a student who was raised by his grandfather Hao (Chang Tseng), after his mother died and his father left on a business trip and … Continue reading Final Recipe (2013)
Like John Woo’s ‘The Crossing’, Tsui Hark’s ‘The Taking of Tiger Mountain’ is set during the Civil War in the late 1940s; but instead of depicting the struggle between the People’s Liberation Army and the Nationalists, Tsui and his four other screenwriters pit a certain Unit 203 of the PLA against a band of ruthless bandits whose stronghold is located high up in the snowy … Continue reading The Taking of Tiger Mountain (2014)
It starts with A middle-aged man with his father in need of his money for operation, his wife planning to take away his child. This man accidentally was introduced to a man with serious cancer who asked his help to smuggle Indian drug to save his life to replace the Swiss extremely expensive one that he cannot afford. He gradually “imported” and got his first … Continue reading Dying to Survive (2018)
The Great Hypnotist offers an intriguing mixture of a psychological thriller and a mysterious drama. The movie convinces with a gloomy atmosphere from start to finish. With a length around one hour and a half without the credits, the film has solid pace and is coherent and consistent. The story is also very interesting and comes around with a few minor surprises and one twist … Continue reading The Great Hypnotist (2014)
Yue Wu – Honest and matching performance Louis Koo- One of this best and Neatly done Tony Jaa – Stunning with stunts but only for few scenes Others – Well done Story – A Hong Kong police teams up with local police in search of the missing daughter in the Thailand. Cinematography – Cool Screenplay – Pacy Direction – Organized Paradox (2017) – Tremendous! Hong … Continue reading Paradox (2017)
Jing Wu – One of the best martial artist and his stunts are always eye catching and stunning to watch. At this best in this movie. Frank Grillo – Casual and smart Celina Jade- Cute and Simple Gang Wu – Matured and Well done in the stunts Hans Zhang – Cute and Honest performance Others – Well supported Story – An ex special force guy … Continue reading Wolf Warrior 2 (2017)
Fish – Cool and Smart Liya – Beautiful Others – Supportive Story – In the mythical elven world of althera, A fight between two sisters where one is good and other one is evil. Finally the truth wins. Cinematography – Cool Screenplay – Mixed Direction – Worthy Throne of Elves (2016) – We all know that animation movies are fun to watch even though the … Continue reading Throne of Elves (2016)
Bai Ling – Casual and matured Miriam Chin Wah Yeung – Competitive and honest Others – Good Story – A woman sells the special dumplings which has the power to stay young. Abortion and foetus are the reason behind the secret ingredients used in the dumplings. Cinematography – Cool Screenplay – Slow Direction – Good Dumplings (2004) – This movie is about staying young by … Continue reading Dumplings (2004)
Kun Chen(Liu Bo) – Rock and Roll Baihe Bai(Yu Xiaohui) – Small role but strong performance Others – Perfect Story – When a friend tried to dig a hole to expand his restuarant where it leads to the vault which is going to be robbed Music – Matching Screenplay – Slow and Steady Direction – Justified Chongqing Hot Pot (2016) – Surprising and worth watching … Continue reading Chongqing Hot Pot (2016)
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