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 Rating Summary Date Reviewer
Kung Fu Cult Master (1993) One of the best examples of the early 90's wu xia film 2012-10-31 Simon
Audition (1999) A more sophisticated film than it is given credit for 2012-10-15 Simon
Running On Karma (2003) Repeat viewings mandatory 2012-10-12 Simon
Warriors Two (1978) Classic showcase of Wing Chun 2012-10-04 Simon
Spirited Away (2001) A fine piece of imaginative strangeness 2012-09-29 Simon
The Scarlet Letter (2004) Intense and painful, full of dark emotions 2012-05-25 Simon
Bangkok Loco (2004) Quirky and creative 2012-05-24 Simon
Visitor Q (2001) Definitely *not* a film for the easily offended. 2012-05-22 Simon
Ugetsu (1953) Recommended 2012-05-22 Simon
The Streetfighter (1974) Highly (but selectively) recommended! 2012-05-22 Simon
MPD Psycho (2000) Essential viewing for the Miike fan 2012-05-22 Simon
Full Contact (1992) one of the classics 2012-04-01 Simon
Reign Of Assassins (2010) Highly enjoyable 2012-02-15 Simon
Zu: Warriors Of The Magic Mountain (1983) Landmark 2010-11-07 Simon
Ip Man (2008) Excellent kung fu film 2010-10-26 Simon
Robogeisha (2009) A vehicle for an amazing imagination 2010-10-14 Simon
Eye In The Sky (2007) Slick and stylish 2007-09-29 Simon
The Big Heat (1988) Nearly a classic 2007-02-24 Simon
Exiled (2006) 2nd-best HK film of 2006? 2007-02-04 Simon
Face (Kao) (2000) fascinating and unpredictable 2006-09-28 Simon
Dragons Forever (1988) Classic 80's action/comedy 2006-07-19 Simon
Judgement Of An Assassin (1977) One of the best wu xia 2006-05-29 Simon
Sons Of Good Earth (1965) Solid debut from one of cinema's masters 2006-04-24 Simon
Wheels On Meals (1984) Classic of the era 2006-04-12 Simon
City On Fire (1987) One of the classics 2006-03-09 Simon
Hanging Garden (2005) Complex and rich, defying easy description or summary 2006-02-09 Simon
Ambitious Kung Fu Girl (1981) A minor revelation 2006-01-24 Simon
Kill! (1968) Kept me entertained from start to finish 2006-01-23 Simon
Saviour Of The Soul (1991) Uniquely stylish and cool 2006-01-16 Simon
Full Alert (1997) Dark, depressing, but ever so good 2006-01-09 Simon

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