Top Ten Asian films of 2013
10 Fists of Legend
Directed by Woo-Suk Kang and Stars Woong-in Jung, Hwang Jung-Min, Yo-won Lee, Jun-Sang Yoo and Je-mun Yun Three old friends and rivals get set to face off on a TV program billed as "The Greatest Fight Show on Earth" in this MMA style action romp that has heart as well as action. Check out the review HERE
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9. Journey to the West conquering the demons
Directed by Stephen Chow, Chi-kin Kwok and stars Qi Shu, Zhang Wen, Bo Huang and Show Luo A story centred on Tang Sanzang, a Buddhist trying to protect a village from three demons is Stephen Chows comeback after 5 years away and its worth the wait.
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8. Once Upon a time in Vietnam
Directed, Written and Starring Dustin Nguyen also stars Roger Yuan is a Fantasy, Martial Arts, Swordplay actioner that has a nod and a wink to american classic High Noon and if you like your action comic book style your sure to find alot to enjoy in this film.
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7. New World
Directed by Park Hoon-jung Starring Lee Jung-jae, Choi Min-sik and Hwang Jung-min the film tells the tale of the conflict between the police and the mob through the eyes of an undercover cop. If you loved The Election films this will be right up your street.
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6. Rigor Mortis
Directed by Jumo Mak and Stars Anthony Chan, Kara Hui and Richard Ng and is a homage to the Mr vampire series with many of the cast members returning its a comedy Horror that's like an old friend returning from a long trip, satisfying.
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5. Unbeatable
Directed by Dante Lam and stars Nick Cheung, Eddie Peng and Andy On A character driven Mixed martial Arts film that packs a punch and gives Nick Cheung one of his best n screen performances to date.
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4. Shield of Straw
Directed by Takashi Miike stars Nanako Matsushima, Tatsuya Fujiwara, Takao Ohsawa and Gorô Kishitani Police escort an accused killer with a 1 billion price tag on his head through an army of eager bounty hunters, Takashi Miike plays it mainstream but still entertaining.
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3. Drug War
Directed by Johnnie To and stars Louis Koo, Honglei Sun, Yi Huang and Michelle Ye A drug cartel boss who is arrested in a raid is coerced into betraying his former accomplices as part of an undercover operation. A Top Ten has to have a Johnnie To film and here it is shootout and all !
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2. The Berlin File
Directed by Seung-Wan Ryoo and stars Jung-woo ha, Suk-Kyu Han and Seung-Beom Ryu Exposed during an illegal arms trade gone wrong in Berlin, a North Korean "
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1. The Grandmaster
Directed by Wong Kar-Wai and Stars Tony Leung, Zhang Ziyi, Chnag Chen, Wang Qingxiang, Zhang Jin and Cung Le This isn't an action movie but a story telling exercise and although you might wish to see more of the action and less of the spectacle there's one thing you can't ignore and that is Wong Kar-Wai has once more given us a feast you would do well to devour. Check out the Review HERE
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