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Movie review: The Underdog Knight
Thursday, Nov 26, 2009 12:10PM / Standard Entry
This Mainland production is a bit of an odd mix between a kung fu film and a heist drama. Though it doesn't really adhere to the conventions of either genre, The Underdog Knight is still an entertaining picture, and even with Wong Jing's name attached to it as a producer, it's surprisingly thought-provoking at points.
http://hkfilm.net/movrevs4/underdog.htm
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Movie review: A Touch of Zen
Wednesday, Nov 25, 2009 11:52AM / Standard Entry
Even after almost forty years since its' release, King Hu's wuxia (swordsplay) classic A Touch of Zen remains one of the best martial arts films ever created. It might come off as slow-moving to today's audiences, but even the most jaded viewer should be able to see the power and beauty of this movie's images.
http://hkfilm.net/movrevs4/touchofzen.htm
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Movie review: Millennium Dragon
Saturday, Nov 21, 2009 4:57PM / Standard Entry
Millennium Dragon's title proves to be fortuitous, as sitting through this dreck feels like you've just wasted a thousand years. I hate Phillip Ko for directing this green apple splatter toilet bowl residue of a film, and perhaps, I hate myself a bit more for actually watching the whole thing.
http://hkfilm.net/movrevs4/millennium.htm
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Movie review: "Kung Fu Fighter"
Friday, Nov 20, 2009 1:32PM / Standard Entry
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 / Standard Entry
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
