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• Movie review: "Kung Fu Fighter"

  Friday, Nov 20, 2009 1:32PM / Members only

  
  
  Kung Fu Fighter features some solid action, but the problem is that there's not nearly enough of it. In a movie that runs ninety-six minutes, about seventy minutes consists of sappy melodrama and dopey comedy, which is not a very good ratio at all for what should be a straight-forward martial arts picture.
  
  http://hkfilm.net/movrevs4/kungfufighter.htm
  

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• Movie review: "Tracing Shadow"

  Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 1:44PM / Members only

  
  
  Like many recent Hong Kong releases, Tracing Shadow provides some decent, if totally forgettable, entertainment. The film doesn't really deviate too much from the usual formula, but the charisma of star/co-director Francis Ng helps to move matters along smoothly.
  
  http://hkfilm.net/movrevs4/tracing.htm
  

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• Virtual Console review: "Golden Axe" (arcade version)

  Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 1:08PM / Members only

  
  
  One of the more unique beat-em-ups produced during the genre's heyday, Golden Axe throws a swords and sandals twist on to the usual festivities that make this a worthy purchase for fans of mindless video game violence, especially stuff that involves beating up dwarves in order to get power-ups.
  
  http://hkfilm.net/vidgame/vcreviews/reviews3/goldenaxe.htm
  

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• Movie review: "Blood: The Last Vampire"

  Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 10:10AM / Members only

  
  
  Based on a popular Japanese manga and anime, Blood: The Last Vampire would seem to have all of the elements to make a successful action/horror hybrid. Unfortunately, the would-be bloody vampire antics never really manage to generate any real excitement, mostly due to the fact that the special effects look like they were done by one guy on his outdated iMac.
  
  http://hkfilm.net/movrevs4/blood.htm
  

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• Movie review: "DOA: Dead or Alive"

  Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009 11:46AM / Members only

  
  
  You would think that the formula for DOA would be a simple way to make a fun brainless action picture: take a bunch of babes and have them kick some ass. Unfortunately, even under the direction of Hong Kong veteran Corey Yuen, this film can't live up to the lowest of expectations.
  
  http://hkfilm.net/movrevs4/doa.htm
  

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  HKFilmNet

  posted on Sunday, Aug 30, 2009 10:25AM

  Yes, overall it is. Back at the peak during the "golden age" (mid 80's - early 90's) about 200-300 films were made per year. Now, they're making about 20-30 per year.
  
  There's more reasons than simply actors/directors working in other markets: the poor economy in HK, rampant piracy, local audiences getting tired of the local product, etc.
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  ymca

  posted on Sunday, Aug 30, 2009 8:35AM  [Report]

  Is Hong Kong film making declining since so many directors, actors/actresses are seeking opportunities in the mainland and other Asian markets?
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  critterdee

  posted on Tuesday, Jul 21, 2009 1:24AM  [Report]

  Hi
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  leomonkey

  posted on Monday, Jul 6, 2009 2:06PM  [Report]

  I like the sound of the "steady beer intake" of the HKFilmNet's webmaster: I may have found a kindred spirit
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  icarusrage

  posted on Monday, Jun 8, 2009 10:59AM  [Report]

  tsjuder!!!! kill for satan!!!
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  Rasahi

  posted on Friday, Jun 5, 2009 4:00PM  [Report]

  Just dropping by and decide to give u a shout
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  jvanzanten

  posted on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 2:39PM  [Report]

  hi