Reviews from Hong Kong

Superlative - everyone should see this

Great, a must-see if you like the genre

Good, a decent example of the genre

Watchable, but only for serious genre fans

Unwatchable

Half stars could have gone either way depending on mood.

Movie Name / Release Year	Summary	Date	Reviewer
Z Storm (2014)	Wherever there is corruption... there is the ICAC	2020-03-05	Simon
The Midnight After (2014)	Uneven and ultimately a bit unsatisfying	2015-01-17	Simon
Iceman 3D (2013)	Not as good as the original	2014-07-31	Simon
Fairy Tale Killer (2012)	Serial killer film that never really goes anywhere	2014-08-09	Simon
Flying Swords of Dragon Gate (2011)	Looks good, but lacks substance	2012-04-21	Simon
Fatal Move (2008)	Clearly inspired by SPL	2008-11-11	Simon
Trivial Matters (2007)	Hit & Miss	2008-03-14	Simon
Triangle (2007)	As messy as you'd expect	2008-04-22	Simon
Heavenly Mission (2006)	5/10, being generous	2007-05-13	Simon
Lethal Ninja (2006)	...read review...	2007-02-04	Simon
Ah Sou (Mob Sister) (2005)	Starts off well, then shoots its leg off	2007-03-23	Simon
Astonishing (2004)	Astonishing or Confusing?	2005-05-18	Simon
Twins Effect II (2004)	Should have been better	2004-10-23	Simon
Love For All Seasons (2003)	Forgettable	2003-04-07	Simon
Naked Weapon (2002)	Bad but enjoyably so	2003-03-02	Simon
Devil Face, Angel Heart (2002)	Looks great but that's about it	2003-03-07	Simon
Chinese Odyssey 2002 (2002)	Hmmm	2002-03-19	Simon
Hit Team (2001)	Disappointing	2001-05-27	Simon
Body Weapon (1999)	Not a great film, but has some charms	2000-06-30	Simon
Hero (Corey Yuen) (1997)	Inferior remake of BOXER FROM SHANTUNG	2013-02-18	Simon
Black Mask (1996)	Sounds great on paper but doesn't deliver	2021-06-17	Simon
Wonder Seven (1994)	Not Ching Siu-Tung's finest hour	2020-08-01	Simon
Hail The Judge (1994)	A few good scenes but suffers in translation	2021-09-21	Simon
Painted Skin (1993)	An ignominious end to a stellar career	2024-01-30	Simon
Once Upon A Time In China III (1993)	The series falters in its 3rd outing	2020-05-31	Simon
The Bride With White Hair 2 (1993)	Another sequel that doesn't seem to understand why we loved the original	2013-01-03	Simon
The East Is Red (1993)	Cheap cash-in	2005-07-19	Simon
Kickboxer (1993)	Worth looking at if you're in it for the fights	2002-02-05	Simon
Super Lady Cop (1992)	Stupid film with amazing action	2023-11-05	Simon
A Chinese Legend (1991)	Yet another knock-off of A CHINESE GHOST STORY	2013-05-03	Simon