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
New Kung Fu Cult Master (2022)	New but not necessarily improved	2022-12-06	Simon
Taoist Priest (2021)	It's the 21st century mainland friendly Mr. Vampire	2021-03-08	Simon
Master Z: Ip Man Legacy (2018)	Some creative fight choreography	2020-06-16	Simon
Call of Heroes (2016)	Justice only exists if it is maintained	2020-08-24	Simon
The Grandmaster (2013)	Incoherent and overblown	2013-04-07	Simon
The Bullet Vanishes (2012)	Sherlock Holmes in Tiancheng?	2020-02-23	Simon
Wu Xia (2011)	Fresh and well executed	2012-01-06	Simon
Flying Swords of Dragon Gate (2011)	Looks good, but lacks substance	2012-04-21	Simon
Let The Bullets Fly (2010)	Action comedy that's smart and funny	2013-02-09	Simon
14 Blades (2010)	Forgettable	2010-10-26	Simon
True Legend (2010)	Maybe worth a look	2010-12-02	Simon
Ip Man 2 (2010)	...read review...	2010-12-03	Simon
Detective Dee And The Mystery Of The Phantom Flame (2010)	Tsui Hark returns to the wu xia genre	2010-12-04	Simon
Painted Skin 2008 (2008)	Well acted and quite enjoyable	2008-12-08	Simon
Ip Man (2008)	Excellent kung fu film	2010-10-26	Simon
Butterfly Lovers (2008)	Might have enjoyed it more if UK DVD wasn't so misleading	2012-05-03	Simon
Shaolin Vs Evil Dead: Ultimate Power (2006)	Cheap and cheesy sequel/prequel that's fun to watch	2021-05-22	Simon
Fearless (2006)	Career highs all round	2006-03-29	Simon
A Battle Of Wits (2006)	Well worth a look if you're a fan of this sort of film!	2007-03-04	Simon
The Myth (2005)	Over-reaches in places, but surprisingly good overall	2006-01-31	Simon
Seven Swords (2005)	Good, but I assume the 4hr cut would be better!	2005-10-21	Simon
A Chinese Tall Story (2005)	Beautiful and Mad	2006-05-27	Simon
Shaolin Vs Evil Dead (2004)	Enjoyable throwback	2006-01-21	Simon
A World Without Thieves (2004)	Recommended	2006-01-08	Simon
Twins Effect II (2004)	Should have been better	2004-10-23	Simon
Kung Fu Hustle (2004)	a love song to kung fu films	2005-02-25	Simon
Cat And Mouse (2003)	not offensively bad	2008-03-09	Simon
Chinese Odyssey 2002 (2002)	Hmmm	2002-03-19	Simon
Wu Yen (2001)	It's the 90's revival	2001-06-08	Simon
Legend Of Zu (2001)	Sensory spectacle	2001-11-17	Simon