Mortal Kombat Review By Ben Lewis
This should entertain and please those who are fans of the game as well as the Martial Arts genre.
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The Night Comes for Us Review By Paul Findlay and Jamie M MacDonald
For us this film is pretty close to perfect. The storytelling hooks you from the beginning and its themes are universally accessible
Those Who Wish Me Dead Review by Ben Lewis
Those Who Wish Me Dead is a throwback to action thrillers from the 90s such as Stallone’s Cliffhanger and shares a resemblance with the the 1998 DTV film Firestorm with Howie Long
Headshot By Paul Findlay and Jamie M Macdonald
We’ve watched a lot of martial arts films in our time and for us Headshot is one of the best we have seen.
The Swordsman Review by Jamie M MacDonald
Every once in a while a film comes along that reads so well, you instantly know that you’re going to like it.
London Korean Film Festival 2020 – Ashfall review by Ben Lewis
Those who enjoy a loud, Michael Bay-esque action-disaster film will be very entertained.
Sheep without a Shepherd Review
This is a thriller that will thrill you
Revisiting Out for Justice By Paul Findlay and Jamie M Macdonald
It is very of its time and back in the early ‘90s Martial Arts in American cinema was more of a kickboxing style.
Trinity CineAsia presents critically acclaimed thriller Sheep Without A Shepherd
Li (Xiao Yang, Detective Chinatown) and his wife A Yu (Tan Zhuo, The Bravest) run
Marked for Death – A look back. By Jamie M MacDonald & Paul Findlay
Marked For Death is a typical 90s action film and very much of its time. It is solid action film and has some nicely staged action scenes.
Under Siege- Almost 30 years on By Paul Findlay and Jamie M Macdonald
Under Siege definitely has more of a studio blockbuster feel to it than Seagal’s previous work
Beyond the Dream Review By Jamie M MacDonald
Beyond the Dream is the rare and perfect romantic drama.
I Still Remember Review By Jamie M MacDonald
I still Remember is an inspiring film, it gives you so much hope while watching it.
Minari – Review
Heartwarming and compelling family drama
Mercenary for Justice By Jamie M MacDonald
All in all it`s a solid action film and was surprisingly intriguing and enjoyable.
The Eight Hundred Review By Jamie M MacDonald
An epic War film with depth heart and passion that is second to none.
Shadowland Review by Jamie Matthew MacDonald
`There is a stretch in the Scottish Highlands that is 19,000 acres of dense, ancient woodland. Every year people go missing there… Some leave no Trace`
13 Assassins Review/Revisit By Jamie M MacDonald & Paul Findlay
What also sets this film apart is it’s epic battle finale as you follow each characters journey during the battle, each assassin you’re with them on their journey, you’re emotionally connected to them as they fight
The Empty Hands – Review by Jamie M MacDonald
I do love how there is so much heart that shines through within the drama scenes.
Witness out of the Blue – Review
Koo in great form as a bank robber that takes no prisoners but still has a heart.
Till We Meet Again – Review by Jamie M MacDonald
I don’t think that I have ever watched a film like Till We Meet Again where you experience all these emotions on screen.
Blade of the Immortal – Review by Jamie M MacDonald and Paul Findlay
Stylistically this work is shot in a very classical way with very beautiful framing, the camera work is almost a character in itself.
Vanguard – Review by Jamie Matthew MacDonald
It is a rip roaring globetrotting martial arts action movie extravaganza and a race for Jackie and his Vanguard to save the world.
Deliver Us from Evil – Review by Jamie Matthew MacDonald
Director Won-Chan Hong takes a rather exhausted genre and breathes new life into it
The Woman Who Ran – review
Gamhee asks if she likes meeting up with people as its what we do, Younghwa replies ‘Its needed’ and its such a relevant moment and poignant under the certain circumstances we find ourselves in.
Skylines – Review By Ben Lewis
Lindsey Morgan plays Rose as a strong-minded fighter who is as good with her fists as she is with alien-weaponary.
KnuckleDust – Review by Jamie Matthew MacDonald
You watch a film like Knuckledust for the fights. These do not disappoint – well choreographed and expertly directed.
Jiu Jitsu Review
The real treat is Nicholas Cage who I haven’t seen this crazy since Terry Wogan interviewed him in 1990 (Go You Tube it, Crazzzzzy)
Lucky Grandma – Review Jamie M MacDonald
I have seen some gems of films, that you would not see in a Multiplex. Lucky Grandma, is one such little Gem
By Night’s End – Review by Jamie M MacDonald
Director Walker Whited is someone to keep an eye on, not too many decent thrillers out there these days, directed with the tensity of this.
The Driver Review by Jamie M MacDonald
This is low budget film making, shot in 13 days in Thailand, and with that information in mind is a very impressive little film.
Honest Thief – Review
Liam Neeson once again slips into his Taken role that catapulted him into an action star
Armour of God Trilogy A Revisit by Jamie Macdonald and Paul Findlay – Part 2
This entry ties into the previous two well. There are recognizable beats which are present throughout.
Armour of God Trilogy A Revisit – Part 1 by Jamie Macdonald and Paul Findlay
With the release of 88 Films Remastered Blu Ray of Operation Condor here are our
Revisiting Flashpoint With Jamie MacDonald and Paul Findlay
Donnie Yen always brings a fresh feel to his work and this is why he is our favourite on screen Martial Artist working today.
The Message Man – Review by Jamie M MacDonald
The stand out scene for me takes plays in a night club, tense build up, to The Message Man coming in with guns blazing, hands, knifes and swords, my jaw hit the ground with the intensity
Revisiting Dragon Tiger Gate – By Jamie MacDonald & Paul Findlay
Its not all about the action, we have beautifully written characters here, that have depth and are taken on an emotional journey
Tribal – Get out Alive Review
This is a full on intense journey into horror with a great feeling of unease as the tension mounts into a frenzied, blood soaked, battle for survival.
Revisiting SPL (Sha Po Lang) With Jamie MacDonald and Paul Findlay
The universal themes of family and morality make this one of the more accessible of Yen’s back catalogue
American Fighter: Review – By Jamie M MacDonald
As with 80s classics this is a feel-good film