Romance 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
My Sassy Girl (2001)	The most romantic movie of all time?	2020-06-19	Simon
My Wife Is A Gangster II (2003)	Sequel that completely misses the charms of the original	2004-01-12	Simon
Nang Nak (2000)	Definite recommendation	2012-05-25	Simon
Once Upon A Time In China II (1992)	One of the finest sequels ever made?	2020-03-27	Simon
One Nite In Mongkok (2004)	Skillfully woven tale	2004-06-12	Simon
Open Your Eyes (1997)	A movie for grown-ups	2013-03-30	Simon
Origin: Spirits of the Past (2006)	Interesting idea but dull development	2021-08-02	Simon
Padmaavat (2018)	Looks pretty but weak in most other respects	2021-06-28	Simon
Painted Skin 2008 (2008)	Well acted and quite enjoyable	2008-12-08	Simon
Pretty Ghost (1991)	Not particularly recommended	2002-04-08	Simon
Roja (1992)	Disappointing	2022-03-19	Simon
Room in Rome (2010)	One room, one night	2024-05-01	Simon
Running On Karma (2003)	Repeat viewings mandatory	2012-10-12	Simon
Samsara (2001)	Mixed views	2003-06-07	Simon
Samurai III: Duel At Ganryu Island (1956)	Solid conclusion to the trilogy	2020-09-20	Simon
Satorare (2001)	Rubbish	2003-02-06	Simon
Saviour Of The Soul (1991)	Uniquely stylish and cool	2006-01-16	Simon
Shanghai Blues (1984)	Zany comedy with a human heart	2020-07-13	Simon
She's On Duty (2005)	not much you won't have seen before	2012-05-25	Simon
Shiri (1999)	Liked it more on subsequent viewings	2012-05-25	Simon
Somebody Up There Likes Me (1996)	Well made but not that interesting	2001-12-19	Simon
Sons Of Good Earth (1965)	Solid debut from one of cinema's masters	2006-04-24	Simon
Stolen Love (2001)	Clever and unusual	2003-03-07	Simon
Summer Breeze Of Love (2002)	Utterly banal	2003-03-07	Simon
Suzhou River (2000)	Drifting along	2021-08-03	Simon
Swordsman and Enchantress (1978)	Chor Yuen adapts Gu Long once again	2024-04-01	Simon
Taal (1999)	All-time great soundtrack	2022-05-11	Simon
Task Force (1997)	One of the best films of the 90's	2001-05-27	Simon
The Bastard and the Beautiful World (2018)	Weird anthology film	2024-04-29	Simon
The Bride With White Hair (1993)	One of the most beautiful and tragic wu xia films	2013-01-03	Simon