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
Banlieue 13 (2004)	Great ACTION film (don't go looking for deep plot)	2005-04-13	Simon
Aalavandhan (2001)	A well made, unique and very enjoyable film	2004-06-13	Simon
Memories Of Murder (2003)	Engrossing and enjoyable	2005-06-12	Simon
Citizen Dog (2004)	Thailand's answer to AMELIE	2005-01-12	Simon
Born To Fight (2004)	New levels of absurd action	2005-10-12	Simon
The Way To Fight (1996)	Enjoyable low-key drama	2005-06-12	Simon
Sukeban Deka (1987)	Cheesy, violent fun	2005-07-15	Simon
Khunsuk (2003)	A very worthy historical epic	2003-10-12	Simon
Enter The Phoenix (2004)	Gay Triad Comedy with wacky action = a winner	2004-04-15	Simon
Mr. Vampire (1985)	Genre defining classic	2012-10-02	Simon
Black Panther Warriors (1993)	Buy it... it's a work of genius!	2002-04-06	Simon
Mad Detective (2007)	Stylish, unique and entertaining	2008-02-26	Simon
Jakarta (2000)	Clever 'heist gone wrong' movie	2002-01-15	Simon
Vengeance Of A Snowgirl (1971)	Another good Shaw Brothers wuxia	2007-04-21	Simon
The Water Margin (1972)	A lavish production delivering entertainment	2023-09-17	Simon
Monkey Goes West (1966)	Enjoyable	2004-01-19	Simon
Mad Monkey Kung Fu (1979)	Great martial arts	2004-05-22	Simon
Lavender (2000)	Loved it	2001-05-27	Simon
Heroes Of Sung (1973)	highly enjoyable swordplay film	2003-10-06	Simon
Clean My Name, Mr. Coroner! (2000)	Well made, intelligent film	2001-05-27	Simon
Chinatown Kid (1977)	Great piece of 70's action	2004-02-26	Simon
Buddha's Palm (1982)	Creative and camp fantasy wuxia	2023-09-03	Simon
Boxer From Shantung (1972)	Strong Chen Kuan-Tai vehicle	2022-05-24	Simon
All Men Are Brothers (1973)	Great production values and lots of fun	2004-01-19	Simon
A World Without Thieves (2004)	Recommended	2006-01-08	Simon
Wu Xia (2011)	Fresh and well executed	2012-01-06	Simon
Women On The Run (1993)	Overlooked minor-classic	2005-07-17	Simon
Winners And Sinners (1983)	A very funny film	2005-08-23	Simon
Where A Good Man Goes (1999)	Under-rated and misunderstood	2002-03-04	Simon
What Price Survival (1994)	Visually beautiful, rather impenetrable	2001-05-27	Simon