Reviews from China
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 | Rating | Summary | Date | Reviewer |
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The Legend and Hag of Shaolin (2021) | Surprisingly strong kung fu film | 2024-03-31 | Simon | |
Yellow River Fighter (1988) | A rare mainland Chinese wuxia film | 2024-02-04 | Simon | |
Women Who Flirt (2014) | ... or women who don't? | 2023-08-30 | Simon | |
Ju Dou (1990) | When I buy an animal I treat it as I wish | 2021-04-03 | Simon | |
Painted Skin: The Resurrection (2012) | Beautiful, tragic fantasy | 2013-04-21 | Simon | |
Red Firecracker, Green Firecracker (1994) | Captures a moment in Chinese history well | 2013-01-30 | Simon | |
White Vengeance (2011) | Gorgeous production with interesting characters and plot | 2012-04-23 | Simon | |
Shaolin (2011) | nicely made | 2011-12-19 | Simon | |
Little Big Soldier (2009) | Well worth a look. | 2010-11-10 | Simon | |
Kekexili (Mountain Patrol) (2004) | Simple but effective cinema | 2006-03-21 | Simon | |
Shanghai Triad (1995) | Visually stunning | 2006-01-08 | Simon |