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Siu Lam juk kau (2001)
Who wants some more Chow(Chiau)?
I've always expected a lot from Sing-Chi. Always has the brains for a no-brainer comedy (strange, isn't it!) who says it has to make sense for this type of comedy? His two-year absence really paid off, and seeing this movie was a great experience. The movie had many elements mixed in: comedy, action, drama, sfx, and of course soccer. From watching so many of his movies, this is Sing-Chi's funniest concoction that i've ever seen. It had kept me entertained and laughing in some great moments, that's it's worth the chance of viewing more than once. No HK fanatic should miss this, it is indeed one of the best HK films from 2001. Even though Miramax has it brought this Spring, i'd recommend getting the official HK DVD, that is if they have it.
Shu shan zheng zhuan (2001)
Not the greatest out there, but hugely spectacular.
I have to admit that Tsui Hark is one of a kind, you can't top a person with a strong style of movie presence. A Chinese fantasy picture may not be easy to present to an audience, the director attempted to bring back the classic fantasy tales of Zu Mountain and this is what he displayed.
The new Legend of Zu has truly improved from the one in 1983. From this new millenium update, we could see Tsui Hark's vision of the Zu mountains. Spectacular visual designs, amazing action-fantasy epic made beautifully well. Kept me glued through the entire picture. Great cast with just fine acting. It's truly a fun movie to watch, but is it too weird?
Now the down side is people will definitely get confused with it's broad story line shortened down into a 95 minute movie. Plot may not have much relation among characters, but by rewatching the movie, you'll have a better sense of understanding the characters itself. Some can complain there isn't too much physical combat, besides with characters that have supernatural powers to defeat foes, spirits fighting by hand-to-hand wouldn't really make sense at all.
I appreciated this nice stylish picture. It may have a thin story, but hey look at Tsui Hark's "Time & Tide," we got confused by the plot as well, but it was truly something stylish and awesome. Tsui Hark always attracts something different into H.K. Cinema. American audiences, may have some difficulty to understand while watching this movie, cause this ain't no Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, this is a whole new genre. Although it may not be a masterpiece, but it's special effects is truly better than Storm Riders. This is really worth checking out.
Dak ging san yan lui 2 (2000)
Getting better...with action!
I have so much hope for the sequel to Gen-X. Luckily, my hopes have came true. You got a whole bunch of action, comedy...silly comedy, and surprises. I think the newcomer Edison, is really a hit in the movie, but I really find Sam's 'Alien' stupidly annoying with English. Although the movie had some flaws with the robot graphics and the silly dialogue, the action always keeps it strong. The action set-up is much stronger than the 1st.
This movie is getting more of an American feel since 60% of the movie is in English from the Cantonese. This movie will not disappoint you. I recommended this for young 'uns that care about pure action-packed fun.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000)
Awesome!!
When I first heard about this show, I thought this was going to be a crazy show. But when I decided to watch an episode, I was completely stunned. Producer, Jerry Bruckheimer, has done it again!!
This crime series talks about the many cases of 5 Crime Scene Investigators in Las Vegas, a different setting than the usual L.A./N.Y. locations. This show takes crime-solving to a whole new level. To solve a crime is through the evidence, it proves how vital any lead can show who really is the suspect.
It's plot twists and missing details of information make the show very suspenseful and entertaining, keeping you drawn to the TV to find out what happens next. This show really brings back the feelings of the old crime-solving shows that I have seen like Hawaii Five-O and Barnaby Jones. Considering this show to be highly recommended. C.S.I. has become another one of my favorite cop shows.
Cheung wong (2000)
Pretty Good!!
Double Tap (Gun King) is plainly not just an action movie, this movie is also filled with suspenseful drama.
Leslie Cheung plays Rick, an expert marksman who shoots a threatening bystander during a match against his CID competitor, played by Alex Fong, who could not attempt to stop the bystander. After that killing accident, Rick does not feel scared or nervous, but HAPPY?! A few years later, the police suspects Rick of killing a witness and 4 cops in a trial court case. The trail turns into a cat-and-mouse game until the final stand-off.
This movie is deeply emotional, for Rick's first kill brings a feeling of an addiction as he becomes a threat to the police. It showed how pitted rivals faced against each other, a cop afraid of shooting to kill pit off against someone who won't stop at nothing to kill. It makes you think whether killing makes you afraid of being addicted? Worth considered to check out.
Chi yue fung bou (1999)
A strong action movie
This movie gives Daniel Wu his chance to do a great action movie, but I really find Emil Chow's character really great, gutsy but determined to righting wrongs. Plus the main terrorist, it gets me wondering his revolution, makes me wonder if he is doing this for good or bad.
A movie that tells us about Todd, an amnesiac terrorist being tricked as an undercover until he learns who he really is. The consequences that he makes from his terrorist family, gives him a the choice of redemption.
Purple Storm was one of the best ones that I have seen this year. The movie really stands out when it is filled with tremendous action scenes set-up by Stephen Tung Wai, which won the best action sequences in the Hong Kong Awards. (9/10)
Hun shen shi dan (1998)
Action-packed
This is a great movie for any fan of Hong Kong action movies. Asides from it's little plot, the weak drama and bits of comedy antics, the movie is action packed with gun-fighting and martial arts action. Kept me entertained from beginning until the end. I thought Shannon Lee was awesome in the movie.
Having an action director like Corey Yuen is what keeps Hong Kong action going strong. This modern action film is highly recommended!!