Action Reviews

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
2002 (2001)	Pretty good 'blockbuster' style movie	2002-03-11	Simon
2009: Lost Memories (2002)	Slick action thriller with iffy script	2003-02-17	Simon
800 Bullets (2002)	A nostalgic Meta-Western	2022-08-04	Simon
A Chinese Ghost Story III (1991)	In many ways a retread of the first part	2005-06-28	Simon
A Fighter's Blues (2000)	Brutal in the ring and out	2001-07-24	Simon
Aces Go Places IV (1986)	More even-keeled than its predecessors	2021-04-05	Simon
Ah Kam (Story Of A Stuntwoman) (1996)	Good dramatic film for Michelle & Sammo	2005-10-18	Simon
Akira (2016)	An interesting take on a familiar tale	2022-09-03	Simon
Armour Of God (1987)	Dated but enjoyable	2001-07-18	Simon
Asura: The City of Madness (2016)	Grimy and bleak	2024-03-22	Simon
Bangkok Knockout (2010)	For lovers of action cinema it's a must-see	2010-12-18	Simon
Big Bad Sis (1976)	Better than Big Brother Cheng	2006-05-21	Simon
Blonde Fury (1989)	Pure action movie	2002-07-22	Simon
Bloody Chainsaw Girl (2016)	Another high school splatter comedy	2021-08-29	Simon
Bloody Escape (1975)	Not a classic, but good.	2006-05-13	Simon
Breaking News (2004)	...read review...	2022-09-07	Simon
Bullet In The Head (1990)	As subtle as the title, but also as intense	2008-07-16	Simon
Bullets Of Love (2001)	Surprisingly good movie	2002-02-18	Simon
BuyBust (2018)	Shonky first half but gets better as it goes on	2021-03-14	Simon
Calamari Wrestler (2004)	Not quite brilliant, but interesting enough to receive a recommendation	2006-07-13	Simon
Call of Heroes (2016)	Justice only exists if it is maintained	2020-08-24	Simon
Carry On Pickpocket (1982)	OK, with great final reel	2002-11-27	Simon
Casino Raiders (1989)	Enjoyable early foray into Gambling Movies	2001-12-08	Simon
Cave Of The Silken Web (1967)	Visually stunning	2006-01-17	Simon
Chinese Zodiac (2012)	Messy but ultimately entertaining	2014-06-22	Simon
Chocolate Inspector (1986)	solid entertainment	2006-01-16	Simon
Color Of Pain (2002)	Interesting	2002-04-14	Simon
Colour Of The Loyalty (2005)	Three Colours Abstract?	2005-07-31	Simon
Conman In Tokyo (2000)	Recommended :)	2006-01-08	Simon
Contract Lover (2007)	...read review...	2008-02-07	Simon