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 thoughts on Jackie Chan’s answer to Indiana Jones, his character of Asian Hawk from the Armour of God Trilogy which spans from 1986- 2012. The original Armour of God was released in 1986 and is highly regarded as one of […]
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
I Am Vengeance: Retaliation Review
I am Vengeance Retaliation is just a full on, non stop action extravaganza
Dragons Forever By Jamie M MacDonald & Paul Findlay
We are also reminded of how talented Yuen Biao is in his art form
Wheels on Meals By Jamie MacDonald & Paul Findlay
The stars of this finale are undoubtedly Jackie Chan and Benny Urquidez with a scene stealing battle between two warriors which has gone on to be regarded as one of the best onscreen fights in the history of martial arts movies.
Project A Review by Jamie MacDonald & Paul Findlay
Jackie was ready to perform his homage to Harold Lloyd and perhaps the most dangerous stunt in his career?
Snowpiercer – Review by Jamie MacDonald
In a way the film reminded me of Bruce Lee making his way up the pagoda in Game of Death, each railroad car revealing something else about the train, some of the encounters are surreal and some violent
Villain – Review by Jamie MacDonald
You know from the start, this will be a devastating journey, that can only lead one way.
Payback – Debt Collector 2 Review
Scott and Louis once again deliver both punches and punchlines to this 5 star sequel
Life of Action Volume 2 by Mike Fury – Review
This fabulous follow up to the original Life of Action from Mike Fury takes it to the next level with talking to a wide range of talent both in front and behind the camera.
Blood Hunters: Rise of the Hybrids – Review
There are those that are not afraid of hybrids they are called blood hunters
Snow Black – Review
Sarah Camden (Sarah Buckner), a special operations soldier with PTSD, returns home to bury her mother. She realizes that she has to rid her hometown of gangs, drugs and crooked politicians so Sarah calls in her special ops buddies to clean up the town. Snow Black is a rough and ready kick ass feature and […]
The Iron Mask Review by Jamie MacDonald
Far far away in the south of Heavenly Empire there lived a Great Dragon. His eye lashes went deep into the ground and came back up as beautiful plants healing the souls & bodies of those who suffered. People called the leaves of this plant Tea and the glory of its strength spread far & […]
First Love – Review
Visionary director Takashi Miike (Audition, 13 Assassins, Ichi The Killer) returns to the big screen with the wildly entertaining Tarantino-esque crime thriller First Love.
The Rescue – Review
Dante Lam’s first film of 2020, all the expected big budget action pieces must be seen at the cinema for the best results!
Samurai Marathon – Review
This isn’t your usual hack n slash feature that will paint the screen in Takashi Miike style at every turn.
The Mercenary – Review
Maxx is a legionnaire turned mercenary. When a mission in South America goes wrong Maxx is left for dead, but he is nursed back to health andreborn with a new outlook on life. He tries to live tranquilly within the confines of his new beliefs surrounded by his new friends at a church. But his […]
Eastern Film Fans Film of the year for 2019: Ip Man 4 The Finale
There is much to admire about this film and its a fitting end to a great franchise, one that has always not only satisfied the fight fans but also comes with a heart felt story
