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
Armour Of God (1987)	Dated but enjoyable	2001-07-18	Simon
Aces Go Places IV (1986)	More even-keeled than its predecessors	2021-04-05	Simon
Where's Officer Tuba? (1986)	Enjoyable	2003-02-15	Simon
Naughty Boys (1986)	Won't change your life, will entertain	2005-10-20	Simon
Martial Arts of Shaolin (1986)	Expected more from this collaboration	2022-04-03	Simon
Chocolate Inspector (1986)	solid entertainment	2006-01-16	Simon
Holy Robe Of Shaolin Temple (1985)	Ferocious fight scenes	2024-04-07	Simon
Disciples Of The 36th Chamber (1985)	A sort of swan song for Shaw Brothers	2023-10-08	Simon
How to Choose a Royal Bride (1985)	A prototype Royal Tramp	2023-08-27	Simon
Teacher Somsri (1985)	Pretty good but not a must-see	2012-05-25	Simon
Kids From Shaolin (1984)	Jet Li's second film is goofier but ends with a bang	2024-03-24	Simon
Gerd Ma Lui (1984)	Crazy Thai action	2012-09-28	Simon
Secret Service Of The Imperial Court (1984)	Goes hard	2023-01-15	Simon
Drunken Tai Chi (1984)	Semi-old school, quite enjoyable	2001-05-27	Simon
The Wheel of Life (1983)	Moderately interesting anthology film	2024-01-21	Simon
Dark Habits (1983)	...read review...	2021-11-11	Simon
The Weird Man (1983)	Weird indeed!	2006-08-07	Simon
The Lady Assassin (1983)	Some amazing action scenes	2005-07-04	Simon
Portrait In Crystal (1983)	Fun fantasy wu xia, 80's style	2007-05-24	Simon
Little Dragon Maiden (1983)	Fun fantasy wuxia	2003-10-11	Simon
Bastard Swordsman (1983)	Well realised fantasy wu-xia	2006-01-05	Simon
Pukar (1983)	a pretty watchable 160 minutes	2003-05-24	Simon
Perils Of The Sentimental Swordsman (1982)	Pretty and good fun, but inconsequential	2023-06-05	Simon
Tiger Killer (1982)	Solid period melodrama	2005-10-08	Simon
Ode To Gallantry (1982)	Good story, a bit short on fights	2005-08-15	Simon
Ninja In The Dragon's Den (1982)	A lot of fun	2002-05-11	Simon
Clan Feuds (1982)	Nice Gu Long adaptation	2007-02-06	Simon
Carry On Pickpocket (1982)	OK, with great final reel	2002-11-27	Simon
The Dead and The Deadly (1982)	Very enjoyable supernatural action-comedy	2012-06-26	Simon
Shakti (1982)	Another great performance from Amitabh	2002-11-09	Simon