David Rees Tom Yum Goong 2 – Review
Tony Jaa burst onto the scene a few years ago with the fabulous Ong Bak and went on to star in another big hit Tom Yum Goong (aka The Protector…
Secret Rivals – Review
Hong Kong action cinema has produced many great kickers but it was this film that really put them at the forefront of the movies, Secret Rivals released in 1976 starred…
The Himalayan (1976) – Review
Golden Harvest Studio’s had great success in the 1970’s after the death of superstar Bruce Lee with traditional kung fu movies which were all the rage at the time. Sammo…
Born to Fight – Review
Action cinema from Thailand had a big boost a few years ago with the introduction of Tony Jaa and his team of action choreographers and in 2004 the same film…
ABOVE THE LAW (AKA Righting Wrongs) (1986) – Review
Above the Law is a typical high quality 80’s action from Golden Harvest with Yuen Biao as a lawyer, angry at the way the law seems to protect the bad…
Saving General Yang – Review
Director Ronny Yu does not do many martial arts type movies, his last, Fearless starring Jet Li is possibly one of the best of its kind in the last 10…
Journey to the West: Conquering The Demons – Review
Journey To The West is the most strange and bizarre film I have seen in a very long time, but it is also great fun! It has already become one…
One Armed Swordsman Trilogy – Blu Ray Review
Shaw Brothers swordplay movies were the staple of Hong Kong cinema until the early 70’s and the arrival of a certain Bruce Lee. The One-Armed Swordsman trilogy were some of…
Tai Chi Zero – Review
After much publicity, Tai Chi Zero opened in China and Hong Kong to OK box office results and now it is available to view at home on DVD and Blu…
Royal Warriors – Blu Ray Review
When VHS in the UK was at its peak, there were a few classic Hong Kong movies that got released on the format and this was one, retitled Police Assassins…