Reviews

Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001)

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"French Historical Drama Martial Arts Monster Movie" is as unusual a genre combo as you're likely to stumble across in your Netflix queue any time soon, but if you did, you can count on "Brotherhood ...

My Story (1998)

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Documentary profiling the life and career of Hong Kong action star, Jackie Chan. Trailer http://youtu.be/0V70vq05wOU Cast This film is all about its star, Jackie Chan. However, there are notable ...

Bloodmoon (1997)

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There are three primary distinguishing factors at work in “Bloodmoon”. The first is that most fans will generally agree that it’s Gary Daniels' best film. The second is that it’s one of the last ...

Merantau (2009)

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Before the head-slamming hallway battles, machete-wielding criminal underlings, and bloodthirsty psychopaths unfazed by fluorescent light bulbs jutting out of their necks found in “The Raid”, Gareth ...

Ninja (2009)

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“Scott Adkins plays a ninja” – those words alone are a strong enough incentive to sit back and give “Ninja” a look. The fourth collaboration of Scott Adkins and Isaac Florentine, “Ninja” is a good ...

The Big Boss (1971)

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If ever there were proof positive of Bruce Lee’s charisma and the power that emanated from him as if it were pure sunlight, “The Big Boss” is that proof. Were it not for him, “The Big Boss” would ...

Rush Hour (1998)

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Buddy cop movies live and die completely on the chemistry between the two leads. If it’s not there, neither is the audience. The “Lethal Weapon” movies have it, while “The Heat” simply does not. Take ...

Warriors Two (1978)

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The art of Wing Chun has seen a surge in popularity in the 21st century, largely as a result of the “Ip Man” films depicting the life of the famed Grandmaster of Wing Chun and mentor to the legendary ...

Fatal Contact (2006)

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Contemporary martial arts action film produced, written and directed by Dennis Law, featuring the national Chinese sport of kickboxing, Sanshou or Sanda. Trailer http://youtu.be/d1vp6anNdvA Cast ...

Unleashed (2005)

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There’s no point in beating around the bush - “Unleashed” (released as “Danny the Dog” in some territories) is Jet Li’s best English-language film. Something of a modernization of Charles Dickens’ ...

Magnificent Butcher (1979)

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If you were to try to list every Wong Fei-hung movie ever made by Hong Kong filmmakers, that list could wrap around a house two or three times! In the realm of both martial arts films and Chinese ...

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