Reviews of films released in 1997
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Made in Hong Kong (1997) | ...read review... | 2023-08-27 | Simon | |
| Hana-Bi (1997) | Close to cinematic perfection | 2021-08-10 | Simon | |
| Hero (Corey Yuen) (1997) | Inferior remake of BOXER FROM SHANTUNG | 2013-02-18 | Simon | |
| Rainy Dog (1997) | One of Miike's strongest and most well balanced films. | 2002-12-13 | Simon | |
| Full Metal Yakuza (1997) | Super-cheap but gleefully twisted and inventive | 2002-12-03 | Simon | |
| Dang Bireley's Young Gangsters (1997) | Very well made gangster tale | 2002-06-07 | Simon | |
| Dobermann (1997) | Best 'live action comic book' ever made | 2002-03-17 | Simon | |
| Too Many Ways To Be No. 1 (1997) | Strange and amusing | 2001-05-31 | Simon |
