Final Score – Review
Dave Bautista has that old school vibe that the likes of Stallone or Arnie used to ooze back in the day and he walks around banging heads in the same fashion
Animal World Review
Directed by: Han Yan Starring: LI Yi Feng, Zhou Dongyu and Michael Douglas Animal World the movie is an adaption of the hit Japanese manga ‘Ultimate Survivor Kaiji’ but will this hit the spot or miss its mark. Drifting aimlessly through life, Kaisi (Li Yi Feng: Hundred Flowers Winner Mr. Six, Guilty of Mind) has racked up […]
Fearless: The Story of Chin Woo Kung Fu – Book Review
Fearless: The Story of Chin Woo Kung Fu by Glen Stanway Fearless: The Story of Chin Woo Kung Fu examines the legends and the facts behind one of the world’s largest martial arts organisations. As well as exploring the legend of the founder, Huo Yuanjia, known as “Fearless”, the author looks at how the Chin […]
The Villainess Review
what every vengeance film should be bloody and brilliant
KickBoxer Retaliation
Kickboxer Retaliation Directed by: Dimitri Logothetis Stars: Alain Moussi, Christopher Lambert, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Mike Tyson and Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson The Kickboxer is back in the sequel but will this be a knockout or make you retaliate. One year after the events of Kickboxer: Vengeance, Kurt Sloan (Alain Moussi) has vowed never to return to Thailand. But […]
Accident Man Review
Accident Man Review
Kill Order Review
Kill Order Directed by James mark Stars: Chris Mark, Daniel Park, Denis Akiyama, Melee Hutton, Jessica Clement, Jason Gosbee, Reuben Langdon and Alain Moussi Available on VOD, Digital HD and DVD on February 6, 2018 Kill Order smashes its way onto our screens but will it kill it or simply be out of order. In KILL […]
Chasing the Dragon Review
Chasing the Dragon Review Directed by:Wong Jing and Jason Kwan Stars: Donnie Yen, Andy Lau, Kent Cheng, Philip Keung and Bryan Larkin Chasing the Dragon arrives on a wave of hype will this Dragon put fire in your belly. Donnie Yen plays Ng Sai Ho/Crippled Ho, an illegal immigrant from mainland China who sneaks into […]
Beyond Skyline Review
Beyond Skyline Review Directed by: Liam O’Donnell Stars: Frank Grillo, Bojana Novakovic, Iko Uwais and Yayan Ruhian on Digital 15th Dec and Blu-ray & DVD 8th Jan Beyond Skyline sequel to the 2010 hit Skyline see’s a new view of the alien invasion, will this go beyond the first film. Los Angeles Detective Mark Corley […]
The Foreigner Review
The Foreigner Directed by: Martin Campbell Stars: Jackie Chan and Pierce Brosnan The Foreigner sees Jackie Chan take a dramatic role based on the novel by Stephen Leather but will this be to foreign for some or will Jackie Chan get the heart racing in this London set Thriller. Jackie Chan plays Quan a London […]
Wolf Warriors 2 Review
Wolf Warriors 2 Directed by: Wu Jing Stars: Wu Jing, Frank Grillo and Celina Jade Wu Jing is back with a sequel to Wolf Warriors and brings his pack with him, but will this film bite the dust or bite back ? China’s deadliest Special Forces operative, known as the Wolf Warrior (Wu Jing – […]
Savage Dog Review
Savage Dog Review Directed by: Jesse V. Johnson Stars: Scott Adkins, Marko Zaror, Juju Chan Cung Le and Kieth David Jesse V. Johnson is back with a bang and delivering an action vehicle that can catapult him to the mainstream, but will this dog get put down or will it bite ? Indochina, 1959. A […]
One Million Klicks Review
One Million Klicks Directed by: Alex Padrutt Stars: Mike Moeller, Martin Baden, Bartholomaeus Kowalski, Volkram Zschiesche, Sabine Steinbach & Yanlong Li A contemporary martial arts action film that not only has thrilling action sequences, but is also a story of heart and courage. Mike Schneider, a well meaning if belligerent fighter, finds himself drawn into […]
Love Stalk Review
Love Stalk Directed by: Joe Fiorello Stars: Angie Palmer, Roman Pak, Dada Lo and Ines Laimins Love Stalk is a modern day romance that entwines both online dating and social interaction but will you stalk this feature ? Sharon is a fast-rising marketing executive from Singapore searching for love in Hong Kong, who may have […]
Johnnie To’s Three Review
Three Directed by: Johnnie To Stars: Louis Koo, Vicki Zhao, Wallace Chung and Lam Suet Johnnie To brings his carnage to a hospital in this thriller that centres around a cop, a robber and a surgeon, hence the title Three, but will this latest Cops and robbers in a hospital get your heart racing or […]
Fist of the Dragon review
Fist of The Dragon Directed by: Antony Szeto Stars: Josh Thomson, Juju Chan, Xin Sarith Wuku, Daniel Whyte, Ellary Porterfield and Maria Tran Fist of The Dragon has some talent of show but will it leave you punching the air or chasing your dragon. Damon (Josh Thomson) a former MMA fighter meets his online date […]
The Bodyguard Review
The Bodyguard Directed by: Sammo Hung Stars: Sammo Hung, Andy Lau, Jaqueline Chan, Jack Feng with Yuen Biao, Yuen Wah, Tsui Hark, Karl Maka and Dean Shek Sammo Hung returns to star in and sit in the Director’s Chair for the first time in 19 years, but will you walk away with a sense of joy […]
Ip Man 3 Review
Ip Man 3 Review Directed by Wilson Yip Stars: Donnie Yen, Zhang Jin, Lynn Xiong, Patrick Tam, Danny Chan & Mike Tyson IP Man 3 comes highly anticipated following on from the Cult 1st film and fun sequel, can the third installment reach the levels of its predecessors, or will it be time to say […]
Wolf Warriors review
Wolf Warriors Directed by: Wu Jing Stars: Wu Jing, Scott Adkins, Yun Nan and Ni Dahong Wu Jing brings his Wolf Warriors to the big screen but with Wu Jing and Scott Adkins onboard will it have enough bite? Wu Jing plays Leng Feng, who after shooting a drug runner Wu Ji (Zhou Xiaoou) through a […]
Dragon Blade Review
Dragon Blade Directed by: Daniel Lee Stars: Jackie Chan, John Cusack, Adrien Brody and Lin Peng Jackie returns in a full on Epic drama that packs a punch and goes for the heart but will it twist the blade in or soar like a dragon ? Jackie Chan plays Huo An the leader of the […]
Black Coal Thin Ice Review
Back Coal, Thin Ice Directed by: Diao Yinan Stars: Liao Fan, Guey Lun-Mei & Wang Xuebing Black Coal, Thin Ice pays homage to the Neo-noir filmmaking but will this taut thriller chill you to the very core or freeze you out ? After a brutal murder takes place in Northern China and the body parts turn […]
Jackie Chan Crime Story – Review
Jackie Chan’s Top Ten films of all time starts with Number 10 Crime Story Aka That Beast in Homicide Directed by Kirk Wong Stars: Jackie Chan, Kent Cheng, Blacky Ko and Law Kar Ying 1993 saw Jackie Chan shoot Crime story that would put some of his critics to shame that said Jackie couldn’t act. […]
Kung Fu Jungle Review
Kung Fu Jungle Directed by: Teddy Chan Stars: Donnie Yen, Wang Baoqiang, Charlie Young and Michelle Bai Teddy Chan brings the action in this Donnie Yen Martial Arts flick but will this rise to the standards set by Teddy in Bodyguards and Assassins or will it leave you ICE cold MAN. Donnie Yen plays Hahou […]
Once Upon a Time in Shanghai Review
Once Upon a Time in Shanghai Review Directed by: Wong Ching-Po Stars: Philip Ng, Andy On, Sammo Hung, Michelle Hu and Wen Chao Philip Ng and Andy On bring the action with Yuen Woo Ping orchestrating it, but will this be a story that you’ll remember or just another once upon a time this could […]
The Midnight After review
The Midnight After Directed by Fruit Chan Stars: Wong You-Nam, Simon Yam, Janice Man, Lam Suet, Chui Tien-you, Sam Lee and Kara Hui The Midnight After is brought to you by Fruit Chan and is something of an oddity but will you remember this the day after or will The Midnight After be forgotten before the day finishes. […]
That Demon Within Review
That Demon Within Directed by: Dante Lam Stars: Daniel Wu, Nick Cheung, Christine Chen, Dominic Lam & Andy On Dante Lam brings Daniel Wu and Nick Cheung to our screens in this dark thriller but will this satisfy your demon within ? Daniel Wu stars as Dave Wong a cop who unknowingly saves the life […]
Warrioress Review
Warrioress Out to buy 26th May 2014 Directed by Ross Boyask Stars Cecily Fay, Joelle Simpson, Helen Bailey with Brendan Carr and Zara Phythian Xena Warrior princess meets Mortal Kombat in a high octane Martial Arts Female fight fest but will this be a warrior of a film or something less. In a post-apocalyptic world there […]
47 Ronin review
47 Ronin Review Directed by Carl Rinsch Stars: Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada, Ko Shibasaki and Rinko Kikuchi A story of revenge, love and honour, 47 RONIN is based on the fictional story of the forty-seven Ronin, a real-life group of master-less samurai who in 18th-century Japan choose to avenge the murder of their master ,47 Ronin slices and […]
No Man’s Land Review
No Man’s Land review Director: Ning Hao Stars: Xu Zheng, Duo Bujie, Yu Nan and Huang Bo Ning Hao returns from the wilderness and enters the dessert in this western road movie akin to Mad Max but will it be a road warrior or just leave you mad. Lawyer Pan (Xu Zheng) travels to the dessert to […]
We met Jackie Chan
We met Jackie Chan This was supposed to be called ‘I met Jackie Chan’ but something changed when I arrived at China for Jackie Chan’s 60th Birthday party for the ” International Fan Club – Love, Peace and Friendship Tour 2014″ something that amazed me, instead of it being about me it became something bigger something […]
Unbeatable Review
Unbeatable Review Directed by : Dante Lam Stars: Nick Cheung, Eddie Peng, Mei Ting and Andy On Dante Lam brings the pain with his MMA inspired Unbeatable but will you go the full round or tap out ? The scene is set at the very start with the interweaving stories that include Ching Fai (Nick […]
Special ID Review
Special ID Review Directed by: Clarence Fok Stars: Donnie Yen, Andy On, Collin Chou and Jing Tian Donnie Yen goes back to modern day action with this undercover police drama but will this slice of fist and foot action be special? Donnie Yen plays Chen Zilong an undercover police officer who is now a Triad […]
Police Story 2013 Review
Police Story 2013 review Directed by: Ding Sheng Stars: Jackie Chan, Liu Ye and Jing Tian Police Story arrives for another instalment but its only linked to previous instalments in name only how will this fare against the rest of the films, is this a story you’ll want to see again? Jackie Chan play Zhong […]
Unforgiven – Review
Unforgiven – Review Directed by: Lee Sang-il Stars: Ken Watanabe, Akira Emoto, Yuyu Yagira and Koichi Sato Ken Watanabe picks up the lead role in the remake of the Clint Eastwood classic but will you be forgiven for loving or loathing this Japanese remake. Anyone familiar with the original will know the story. A former Samurai Jubei (Ken […]
Retro Review: Street Fighter: The Legend Of Chun-Li
Retro Review: Street Fighter: The Legend Of Chun-Li The infamous Capcom Street Fighter series has been around since the late ’80s, and it has become one of the most popular and widespread video game franchises of all time. Infused with characters, backstories and fighting styles based on Eastern culture, it has been a reliable mainstay […]
Fists of Legend – Review
Fists of legend Director: Woo-Suk Kang Stars: Woong-in Jung, Hwang Jung-Min, Yo-won Lee, Jun-Sang Yoo and Je-mun Yun Fist of Legend brings the world of MMA to the big screen but will it be a knock-out movie or will you tap out. Hwang Jung Min plays Lim Deok Kyu, now a noodle shop owner who was once an olympic boxer and […]
Bruce Lee: A Legacy in Film
Bruce Lee: A Legacy in Film What kind of Legacy has Bruce Lee left? The kind that many people that are working in the martial Arts industry took inspiration from, not only his films but his philosophy has influenced many of us to explore the world of Martial Arts and see how the arts can […]
For Loves Sake – Review
For Love’s Sake a Third Windows Film OUT NOW Director: Takashi Miike Stars: Satoshi Tsumabuki , Emi Takei and Sakura Ando For Love’s sake Brings Takashi Miike back to musical mayhem this time with a rift on star crossed lovers and ‘West Side Story’ genre with musical brawls, song and dance ,will this film make you swing your pants? The story […]
The Grandmaster – Review
The Grandmaster Director: Wong Kar-Wai Stars: Tony Leung, Zhang Ziyi, Chnag Chen, Wang Qingxiang, Zhang Jin and Cung Le The Grandmaster comes under a cloud of hope, optimism and brought to you by the Grandmaster of film a certain Mr Wong Kar-Wai but does the film live up to the hype or is this master not so grand ? The […]
Retro Review – Pedicab Driver
Pedicab Driver Directed by: Sammo Hung Stars: Sammo Hung, Max Mok, Nina Li Chi, Fennie Yuen, Suen Yuet, John Sham, Billy Chow and Lau Kar-Leung Welcome to Eastern Film fans first (of Many) RETRO REVIEW – Quick play some 80’s music 😉 First up in our new feature is the 1989 Sammo Hung vehicle Pedicab Driver. So […]
