Articles in Asian Movie Reviews
Miss Gold Digger (2007) Movie Review
The latest in an ever-growing list of girl power romantic comedies, “Miss Gold Digger” marks the debut of Korean director Park Yong Jib and is basically a vehicle for popular actress Han Ye Seul. As suggested by its title, the film offers a decidedly materialistic and contemporary take on the usual boy-meets-girl romance, showing again [...]
May 22nd, 2008 | James Mudge | 0 Comments | Read More13 Beloved (2006) Movie Review
Although perhaps not as internationally recognised as that of other Asian countries, Thai genre cinema has over the last few years been responsible for a growing number of popular hits and cult favourites including the likes of “Alone”, “Dorm”, “Sick Nurses” and others. Added to that list is “13 Beloved” from director Chukiat Sakveerakul (more [...]
May 20th, 2008 | James Mudge | 0 Comments | Read MoreThe Devil’s Game (2007) Movie Review
Body swapping has always been a popular cinematic theme, with the idea of being someone else offering the chance for escapist wish fulfilment and fantastic thrills. While “The Game” from Korean director Yun In Ho (Responsible for “When I Turned Nine” and “Mayonnaise”, and who also worked on Hollywood films such as “Apollo 13″ and [...]
May 20th, 2008 | James Mudge | 0 Comments | Read MoreSick Nurses (2007) Movie Review
Although the modern Asian ghost genre continues to languish in the creative doldrums, it does throw up the occasional gem, such as the delirious “Sick Nurses” from Thai directors Thospol Siriwiwat and Piraphan Laoyont. A truly whacked-out and imaginatively grotesque variation on the tired old themes, the film has been gathering somewhat of a cult [...]
May 18th, 2008 | James Mudge | 0 Comments | Read MoreThe Beasts (1980) Movie Review
Originally unleashed back in 1980, “The Beasts” is a nasty piece of exploitation cinema that has been lurking around and gathering a quite reputation for itself over the years, now finally re-issued on DVD. The film was the second from director Dennis Yu, who also gave the Hong Kong horror genre a couple of high [...]
May 11th, 2008 | James Mudge | 0 Comments | Read MoreFatal Move (2008) Movie Review
With the awesome “SPL” still fresh in the memory, it’s hard to imagine any Hong Kong action fan not getting excited at the prospect of “Fatal Move”. Boasting a cast reunion of Simon Yam, Wu Jing and the legendary Sammo Hung, and bringing in familiar faces such as Danny Lee, Tien Niu, Lam Suet and [...]
May 11th, 2008 | James Mudge | 0 Comments | Read MoreThree Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon (2008) Movie Review
Daniel Lee’s “Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon” is the second of the big-budget Chinese epics that I’ve seen, including the very underwhelming “An Empress and the Warriors”. It is also the first of two movies based on the epic Chinese novel “Romance of the Three Kingdoms” by Luo Guanzhong. There are two other Chinese [...]
May 6th, 2008 | Nix | 0 Comments | Read MoreKite Liberator (2008) Movie Review
The original “Kite” was a controversial, yet fascinating exercise in style and mood. Thematically similar to Luc Besson’s near-classic “Le Femme Nikita,” which was, at its core, a remake of the classic tale ‘Pygmalion,’ “Kite” explored the dark and seedy subjects of child abuse, emotional deconstruction, sexual perversion and revenge. The ugly thematic [...]
May 5th, 2008 | Gopal | 1 Comment | Read MoreLe Grand chef (2007) Movie Review
Although cooking may not sound like the most exciting subject for a film, Stephen Chow’s hilarious “God of Cookery” aside, “Le Grand Chef” from director Jeon Yoon Soo (previously responsible for “My Girl And I” and “Besa Me Mucho”) proved to be a big hit at the Korean box office. The reasons for this soon [...]
April 28th, 2008 | James Mudge | 1 Comment | Read MoreCops and Robbers (1979) Movie Review
Originally released back in 1979, “Cops and Robbers” marked the debut of Hong Kong New Wave director Alex Cheung, who went on to helm other thrillers such as “Man on the Brink” and “Danger Has Two Faces”. A tough slice of police drama that was a big winner at the box office, the film was [...]
April 27th, 2008 | James Mudge | 0 Comments | Read More
Great news I'm looking forward to this one. 
youre welcome bmmb! The movie is gonna be great i hope they have a baby! 
ugh, someone send this guy(michael gonzalez) a keylogger or trojan. please. 
i dont thinkhe is that ugly! Now come ondont be so mean! and i repect your thoughts that was pretty ...
I love james even though he is the bad guy in the movie !! he plays his part very well ...
