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 Rating Summary Date Reviewer
Bastard Swordsman (1983) Well realised fantasy wu-xia 2006-01-05 Simon
Demon Of The Lute (1983) Great fun comic-book wuxia 2006-01-02 Simon
Kung Fu Mahjong (2005) Just about worth watching 2005-12-30 Simon
New One-Armed Swordsman (1971) Solid martial arts film 2005-12-29 Simon
Return Of The One-Armed Swordsman (1969) A pretty worthy film 2005-12-29 Simon
Shaolin Intruders (1983) Tang Chia exceeds expectations 2005-12-29 Simon
Deaf-Mute Heroine (1971) Good, bloody fun 2005-12-18 Simon
Chinese Heroes (2001) Just a fun action film 2005-12-02 Simon
The King Boxer (2000) Watchable kung fu film 2005-11-27 Simon
Return Of The Sentimental Swordsman (1981) Another pretty wu-xia from Chor Yuen 2005-11-15 Simon
Undiscovered Tomb (2002) Enjoyable fluff 2005-11-12 Simon
Seoul Raiders (2005) Enjoyable but disposable 2005-11-10 Simon
The Blade (1995) Tsui Hark reinvents himself again 2005-10-30 Simon
The Swordmates (1969) Distinctly average 2005-10-27 Simon
Rumble In The Bronx (1995) One of the last really memorable Jackie films 2005-10-25 Simon
Seven Swords (2005) Good, but I assume the 4hr cut would be better! 2005-10-21 Simon
Naughty Boys (1986) Won't change your life, will entertain 2005-10-20 Simon
Outlaw Brothers (1990) Great 80's martial arts/action/comedy 2005-10-04 Simon
Legend Of The Fox (1980) Great, once it gets going 2005-09-25 Simon
The Chase (1971) Highly recommended 2005-09-21 Simon
Dirty Ho (1979) Much ado about nothing 2005-09-12 Simon
Fast Fingers (1983) Good action makes up for weak script 2005-09-04 Simon
Call To Arms (1973) Nice eye candy, not much else 2005-08-31 Simon
Fist Of Legend (1994) Jet's finest work, and one of the best martial arts films 2005-08-30 Simon
Winners And Sinners (1983) A very funny film 2005-08-23 Simon
The Odd Couple (1979) One of the best old-school martial arts films 2005-08-20 Simon
Swift Sword (1980) Bad, but perhaps enjoyable anyway 2005-08-19 Simon
Ode To Gallantry (1982) Good story, a bit short on fights 2005-08-15 Simon
Fake Ghost Catchers (1982) Suffers from a weak script 2005-08-09 Simon
Iceman Cometh (1989) Essential for fans of Yuen Biao or Yuen Wah 2005-08-08 Simon

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