Once upon a time there was a film industry that wasn't dominated by the comic book behemoths of D.C. and Marvel. Where a comic book style movie felt fresh, innovative and where the Hong Kong production line hadn't been stripped bare in the service of mainland blockbusters with a patriotic core. “Black Mask” in many respects is a last hurrah of an industry about to go through immense change. As Eureka Entertainment bring it to blu-ray, it's time to revisit this Frankenstein's monster of a collaborative effort between several unique talents.
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Tsui Chik (Jet Li) is a former member of the 701 Squad, a surgically enhanced team of super soldiers that feel no pain. After their team is shut down he escapes and hides out as a librarian. His only friend is Inspector Shek who knows nothing of his past.
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Tsui Chik (Jet Li) is a former member of the 701 Squad, a surgically enhanced team of super soldiers that feel no pain. After their team is shut down he escapes and hides out as a librarian. His only friend is Inspector Shek who knows nothing of his past.
- 4/1/2024
- by Ben Stykuc
- AsianMoviePulse
After the clash with the Taiwanese Sun Luen triads based in Macau during the second installment, the Hung Hing society is back in business. Chan Ho Nam is now the new leader of their Causeway Bay branch after being elected by Chairman Chiang. Chicken Chiu, who sided with the Taiwanese Sun Luen before, is also back with his old gang but he has to start at the bottom. Meanwhile, Smartie, Chan's stuttering girlfriend who was in a coma after her car incident, has also woken up but she has no memories of Chan.
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But the biggest threat facing them now is the returning rival Tung Sing society from Amsterdam fronted by Camel Lok who is actually a good friend of Chairman Chiang. However, his two ruthless frontmen, Crow and Smiling Face Tiger have different intentions and are too eager...
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But the biggest threat facing them now is the returning rival Tung Sing society from Amsterdam fronted by Camel Lok who is actually a good friend of Chairman Chiang. However, his two ruthless frontmen, Crow and Smiling Face Tiger have different intentions and are too eager...
- 3/11/2024
- by David Chew
- AsianMoviePulse
by Simon Ramshaw
Few production companies hold the same strength of trademark from its creator than Wong Kar-wai’s Jet Tone Films. While many of us know the celebrated Hong Kong filmmaker for his sumptuous romantic works like “Chungking Express” and “In the Mood for Love”, his career as a producer for other directors holds some of the same trail-blazing intrigue he brought to Hong Kong cinema since the 1980s. Set up in 1991, Jet Tone Films has been responsible for funding Wong’s oeuvre and has recently expanded overseas to collaborate with Japanese and Thai directors (Sabu and Nattawut Poonpiriya respectively) alike. But in this period of blossoming experimentation in the 1990s, Wong set prolific Hong Kong actor Eric Kot Man-Fai a challenge to direct a project about first love, and thus, the sprawling, affectionate “First Love: Litter on the Breeze” was born.
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Few production companies hold the same strength of trademark from its creator than Wong Kar-wai’s Jet Tone Films. While many of us know the celebrated Hong Kong filmmaker for his sumptuous romantic works like “Chungking Express” and “In the Mood for Love”, his career as a producer for other directors holds some of the same trail-blazing intrigue he brought to Hong Kong cinema since the 1980s. Set up in 1991, Jet Tone Films has been responsible for funding Wong’s oeuvre and has recently expanded overseas to collaborate with Japanese and Thai directors (Sabu and Nattawut Poonpiriya respectively) alike. But in this period of blossoming experimentation in the 1990s, Wong set prolific Hong Kong actor Eric Kot Man-Fai a challenge to direct a project about first love, and thus, the sprawling, affectionate “First Love: Litter on the Breeze” was born.
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- 1/12/2023
- by Guest Writer
- AsianMoviePulse
For those who have watched Wong Kar-wai’s 1994 feature “Chungking Express” his following feature “Fallen Angels” is at times considered something like an addition to the prior story, especially since the director himself has stated he wanted to include it as the third segment in “Chungking Express”. However, Wong Kar-wai decided to go in a different direction, resulting in the decision to make this a stand-alone feature, which, nevertheless, is in many ways, story-wise and aesthetically, connected to “Chungking Express”. In the end, “Fallen Angels” explores some of the same themes as the director’s 1994 feature, for example the image of the city as a maze of obsessions, while also dealing with the darker side of extreme emotions, leading to isolation and rejection, thus adding another layer to his view on the dichotomy of man and metropolis.
“Fallen Angels” is screening at InlanDimensions
The story revolves around three main characters.
“Fallen Angels” is screening at InlanDimensions
The story revolves around three main characters.
- 9/21/2022
- by Rouven Linnarz
- AsianMoviePulse
Action and casino movies are two of the most popular movie genres in the world. And while there are plenty of great action and casino movies from North America and Europe, Asia has its own fair share of excellent films in these genres. In this blog post, we will take a look at some of the best Asian action and casino movies. These films are sure to get your heart racing and your adrenaline pumping!
Why are these films so popular?
There are many reasons why action and casino movies are so popular. For one, they are usually packed with non-stop action and excitement. They often have larger-than-life characters and plots that keep you on the edge of your seat. Additionally, these films usually have amazing production values, with some of the best stunt work and special effects in the business.
With the casino genre, there have been many films...
Why are these films so popular?
There are many reasons why action and casino movies are so popular. For one, they are usually packed with non-stop action and excitement. They often have larger-than-life characters and plots that keep you on the edge of your seat. Additionally, these films usually have amazing production values, with some of the best stunt work and special effects in the business.
With the casino genre, there have been many films...
- 8/29/2022
- by Peter Adams
- AsianMoviePulse
It’s always good to bow out leaving people wanting more. Yet if you were to tell us back in 2004 that “Kung Fu Hustle” would be the penultimate time we would see Stephen Chow in front of the camera then very few would believe you. His cinematic popularity was at its apex with international recognition coming through the release of “Shaolin Soccer” and this subsequent follow up. With only “CJ7” to come a few years later. Alongside “Shaolin Soccer” this madcap action-comedy both sends up and homages the martial arts cinema that Stephen Chow loves so much and serves as an ideal entry point to his world of Mo Lei Tau comedy.
Kung Fu Hustle is screening on New York Asian Film Festival
Sing (Stephen Chow) is a petty crook who aspires to part from the feared axe gang. Along with his sidekick Bone (Lam Chi-chung), he inadvertently stirs up...
Kung Fu Hustle is screening on New York Asian Film Festival
Sing (Stephen Chow) is a petty crook who aspires to part from the feared axe gang. Along with his sidekick Bone (Lam Chi-chung), he inadvertently stirs up...
- 7/25/2022
- by Ben Stykuc
- AsianMoviePulse
For those who have watched Wong Kar-wai’s 1994 feature “Chungking Express” his following feature “Fallen Angels” is at times considered something like an addition to the prior story, especially since the director himself has stated he wanted to include it as the third segment in “Chungking Express”. However, Wong Kar-wai decided to go in a different direction, resulting in the decision to make this a stand-alone feature, which, nevertheless, is in many ways, story-wise and aesthetically, connected to “Chungking Express”. In the end, “Fallen Angels” explores some of the same themes as the director’s 1994 feature, for example the image of the city as a maze of obsessions, while also dealing with the darker side of extreme emotions, leading to isolation and rejection, thus adding another layer to his view on the dichotomy of man and metropolis.
“Fallen Angels” is streaming on Mubi Malaysia
The story revolves around three main characters.
“Fallen Angels” is streaming on Mubi Malaysia
The story revolves around three main characters.
- 4/4/2022
- by Rouven Linnarz
- AsianMoviePulse
For those who have watched Wong Kar-wai’s 1994 feature “Chungking Express” his following feature “Fallen Angels” is at times considered something like an addition to the prior story, especially since the director himself has stated he wanted to include it as the third segment in “Chungking Express”. However, Wong Kar-wai decided to go in a different direction, resulting in the decision to make this a stand-alone feature, which, nevertheless, is in many ways, story-wise and aesthetically, connected to “Chungking Express”. In the end, “Fallen Angels” explores some of the same themes as the director’s 1994 feature, for example the image of the city as a maze of obsessions, while also dealing with the darker side of extreme emotions, leading to isolation and rejection, thus adding another layer to his view on the dichotomy of man and metropolis.
Fallen Angels is screening at Five Flavours Asian Film Festival
The story revolves around three main characters.
Fallen Angels is screening at Five Flavours Asian Film Festival
The story revolves around three main characters.
- 11/24/2021
- by Rouven Linnarz
- AsianMoviePulse
by Jay Lim Jun Yi
Growing up in a traditional Chinese (and predominantly Mandarin speaking) household and under a father who loved the comedy and action genres, references to Stephen Chow, Donnie Yen, Jet Li, Jackie Chan always spring up from time to time. Having inherited my father’s love for comedy, my family would never miss out on a chance to catch a Chinese comedy flick whenever one aired on television. As much as Rowan Atkinson (who has played the characters of Mr. Bean and Johnny English) is recognised as an irreplaceable icon of British comedy, I firmly believe that Stephen Chow is the same for Hong Kong cinema.
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Out of the numerous films that Stephen Chow has starred in, Jeffrey Lau’s “A Chinese Odyssey Part 1: Pandora’s Box” continues to be one of the most intriguing and timeless in both its plot and humour.
Growing up in a traditional Chinese (and predominantly Mandarin speaking) household and under a father who loved the comedy and action genres, references to Stephen Chow, Donnie Yen, Jet Li, Jackie Chan always spring up from time to time. Having inherited my father’s love for comedy, my family would never miss out on a chance to catch a Chinese comedy flick whenever one aired on television. As much as Rowan Atkinson (who has played the characters of Mr. Bean and Johnny English) is recognised as an irreplaceable icon of British comedy, I firmly believe that Stephen Chow is the same for Hong Kong cinema.
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Out of the numerous films that Stephen Chow has starred in, Jeffrey Lau’s “A Chinese Odyssey Part 1: Pandora’s Box” continues to be one of the most intriguing and timeless in both its plot and humour.
- 10/30/2021
- by Guest Writer
- AsianMoviePulse
For those who have watched Wong Kar-wai’s 1994 feature “Chungking Express” his following feature “Fallen Angels” is at times considered something like an addition to the prior story, especially since the director himself has stated he wanted to include it as the third segment in “Chungking Express”. However, Wong Kar-wai decided to go in a different direction, resulting in the decision to make this a stand-alone feature, which, nevertheless, is in many ways, story-wise and aesthetically, connected to “Chungking Express”. In the end, “Fallen Angels” explores some of the same themes as the director’s 1994 feature, for example the image of the city as a maze of obsessions, while also dealing with the darker side of extreme emotions, leading to isolation and rejection, thus adding another layer to his view on the dichotomy of man and metropolis.
The story revolves around three main characters. The first one...
The story revolves around three main characters. The first one...
- 1/9/2021
- by Rouven Linnarz
- AsianMoviePulse
The Chinese believe that when someone dies, one’s soul returns home on a certain night to say the final goodbye. This movie is about a returning grandma’s soul to an apartment block, where she blames her son and his wife for her death and seeks revenge. Not surprisingly, the Chinese title is rightfully translated as “Night of the Returning Soul”.
Throw in the commotion is Leon (Stephen Chow), an escaped mental patient who lives nearby, who fancies himself as a ghost buster and decides to help the security guards by teaching them ghost busting techniques. However, a half crazy, love torn local resident Kwan (Karen Mok) is also recruited and together they bond into a fearless team and take on the evil spirit which haunts the apartment with hilarious results.
Director Jeffrey Lau and Stephen Chow worked on a few films before but this is...
Throw in the commotion is Leon (Stephen Chow), an escaped mental patient who lives nearby, who fancies himself as a ghost buster and decides to help the security guards by teaching them ghost busting techniques. However, a half crazy, love torn local resident Kwan (Karen Mok) is also recruited and together they bond into a fearless team and take on the evil spirit which haunts the apartment with hilarious results.
Director Jeffrey Lau and Stephen Chow worked on a few films before but this is...
- 9/1/2020
- by David Chew
- AsianMoviePulse
Call it what you will – Hollywood hubris, avant-garde self-reflexivity, or even meme culture – but cinema just loves talking about itself. Movie theaters shower their carpets with images of film reels and popcorn. Film festivals bless each premiere with the buzz of anticipation. Auteurs – from Francois Truffaut to Charlie Kaufman, Guru Dutt to Sion Sono – have shown, time and time again, that filmmakers are just like writers. They shine at what they know best.
In homage to the seventh art, we’ve listed some of our favorite films about films below, in random order. We hope you enjoy watching these love letters to industry just as much as we have. It’s like what a good friend of mine once said: Life isn’t like the movies; movies resemble life.
1. Garuda Power: The Spirit Within
“Garuda Power: The Spirit Within” discloses the unknown world of Indonesian action cinema and its superheroes...
In homage to the seventh art, we’ve listed some of our favorite films about films below, in random order. We hope you enjoy watching these love letters to industry just as much as we have. It’s like what a good friend of mine once said: Life isn’t like the movies; movies resemble life.
1. Garuda Power: The Spirit Within
“Garuda Power: The Spirit Within” discloses the unknown world of Indonesian action cinema and its superheroes...
- 5/15/2020
- by AMP Group
- AsianMoviePulse
Sitting close to the watershed area between its author’s domestic and global success, “God of Cookery” is another brilliant comedy from popular Hong Kong national treasure Stephen Chow, that reconfirms how well he has nailed his comedy shticks, elevating them to near perfection. A loose parody of “God of Gamblers” with Chow Yun-fat (which Chow loves to mock with affection) and inspired by the growing success of celebrity chefs, food porn, and other culinary-themed films and shows like “The Chinese Feast” and “Iron Chef”, here Chow styles himself as Sik San, the God of Cookery.
“God of Cookery“ is screening at the Nyaff Winter Showcase 2020
Sik San is indeed a God in his business as he detains the supreme power of fixing culinary contests, inventing the silliest reasons to eliminate everybody else and therefore winning the title over and over again. Arrogant and condescending, he is also the face...
“God of Cookery“ is screening at the Nyaff Winter Showcase 2020
Sik San is indeed a God in his business as he detains the supreme power of fixing culinary contests, inventing the silliest reasons to eliminate everybody else and therefore winning the title over and over again. Arrogant and condescending, he is also the face...
- 2/16/2020
- by Adriana Rosati
- AsianMoviePulse
Man of Tai Chi
Written by Michael G. Cooney
Directed by Keanu Reeves
United States/China, 2013
The world of underground fighting is given the cinematic treatment yet again in Keanu Reeves’ directorial debut, Man of Tai Chi. Set in Beijing, the movie follows the exploits of a kind if slightly misguided young man named Tiger Chen Linhu (Tiger Chen), who works as a postal delivery man by day and practices Tai Chi with his master Yang (Yu Hai) during his time off. Tiger has been seduced by the controversial idea of demonstrating that Tai Chi can be used for pure combat, prompting him to enter a legitimate martial arts tournament. His unexpectedly impressive skills catch the eye of one Donaka Mark (Keanu Reeves), the multimillionaire owner of a security company who also organizes illegal fighting matches for the pleasure of a high paying, exclusive public. As Tiger is sucked into...
Written by Michael G. Cooney
Directed by Keanu Reeves
United States/China, 2013
The world of underground fighting is given the cinematic treatment yet again in Keanu Reeves’ directorial debut, Man of Tai Chi. Set in Beijing, the movie follows the exploits of a kind if slightly misguided young man named Tiger Chen Linhu (Tiger Chen), who works as a postal delivery man by day and practices Tai Chi with his master Yang (Yu Hai) during his time off. Tiger has been seduced by the controversial idea of demonstrating that Tai Chi can be used for pure combat, prompting him to enter a legitimate martial arts tournament. His unexpectedly impressive skills catch the eye of one Donaka Mark (Keanu Reeves), the multimillionaire owner of a security company who also organizes illegal fighting matches for the pleasure of a high paying, exclusive public. As Tiger is sucked into...
- 2/21/2015
- by Edgar Chaput
- SoundOnSight
Fortissimo Films has sold recent pick-up The Great Hypnotist to several territories and continues to do brisk business on Berlin Golden Bear winner Black Coal, Thin Ice, which was gone to Broadmedia Studios for Japan.
Produced by Wanda Media, The Great Hypnotist has been sold to Hong Kong (Golden Scene), Singapore and Malaysia (Clover Films) and Taiwan (Eagle Pictures). Fox International Channels has acquired pay-tv and digital rights for South-East Asia, while worldwide airline rights went to Encore.
Golden Scene is planning a mid-June release for the film, which has grossed more than $35m in mainland China. The mystery thriller is directed by Leste Chen and stars Xu Zheng and Karen Mok.
Broadmedia is planning a theatrical release in early 2015 for Black Coal, Thin Ice, which has also gone to Belgium (Imagine Film Distribution), Netherlands and Luxembourg (Non-Stop Entertainment) and Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland (Ab). HBO Central Europe acquired first run pay-tv rights for Central...
Produced by Wanda Media, The Great Hypnotist has been sold to Hong Kong (Golden Scene), Singapore and Malaysia (Clover Films) and Taiwan (Eagle Pictures). Fox International Channels has acquired pay-tv and digital rights for South-East Asia, while worldwide airline rights went to Encore.
Golden Scene is planning a mid-June release for the film, which has grossed more than $35m in mainland China. The mystery thriller is directed by Leste Chen and stars Xu Zheng and Karen Mok.
Broadmedia is planning a theatrical release in early 2015 for Black Coal, Thin Ice, which has also gone to Belgium (Imagine Film Distribution), Netherlands and Luxembourg (Non-Stop Entertainment) and Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland (Ab). HBO Central Europe acquired first run pay-tv rights for Central...
- 5/19/2014
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
Fortissimo Films has struck a deal with China’s Wanda Media to handle worldwide sales (excluding Hk, Taiwan, Se-Asia) on current box office hit The Great Hypnotist.
Directed by Leste Chen, the film was released last weekend in China and has so far grossed an estimated $25m. Fortissimo will handle worldwide sales on the film, excluding Hong Kong, Taiwan and South-East Asia, which will handled by Wanda’s own distribution team.
The mystery thriller, representing a new direction in genre filmmaking in China, tells the story of a renowned therapist, skilled in hypnotherapy who meets a deeply troubled patient he is unable to help. Xu Zheng (Lost In Thailand) and Karen Mok head the cast. The film was produced by Tina Shi and Wanda’s James Li and executive produced by Xu Zheng and Wanda’s Gillian Zhao.
Taiwan-born director Leste Chen scored a hit last year with romantic comedy Say Yes!, and also previously...
Directed by Leste Chen, the film was released last weekend in China and has so far grossed an estimated $25m. Fortissimo will handle worldwide sales on the film, excluding Hong Kong, Taiwan and South-East Asia, which will handled by Wanda’s own distribution team.
The mystery thriller, representing a new direction in genre filmmaking in China, tells the story of a renowned therapist, skilled in hypnotherapy who meets a deeply troubled patient he is unable to help. Xu Zheng (Lost In Thailand) and Karen Mok head the cast. The film was produced by Tina Shi and Wanda’s James Li and executive produced by Xu Zheng and Wanda’s Gillian Zhao.
Taiwan-born director Leste Chen scored a hit last year with romantic comedy Say Yes!, and also previously...
- 5/6/2014
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
Black Mask
Written by
Directed by Daniel Lee
Hong Kong, 1996
As Black Mask opens, a series of distorted images edited together in rapide fire MTV music video style is accompanied by a narrator explaining that a short while ago the Chinese government invested heavily in the creation of a squad of super soldiers named the 701st. The experiment proved disastrous however as it ended up producing super thugs rather than super heroes for the most part. Tsui Chik (Jet Li) was one such bio-engineered soldier who made it out alive when the state opted to liquidate its failed crop. Tsui keeps to himself mostly, working as a librarian and playing chess with his only friend, police inspector Shek Wai-Ho (Ching Wan Lau). When Hong Kong’s mob leaders are murdered in increasingly gruesome fashion in a series of elaborate attacks, Tsui finds himself thrust into action as his super hero...
Written by
Directed by Daniel Lee
Hong Kong, 1996
As Black Mask opens, a series of distorted images edited together in rapide fire MTV music video style is accompanied by a narrator explaining that a short while ago the Chinese government invested heavily in the creation of a squad of super soldiers named the 701st. The experiment proved disastrous however as it ended up producing super thugs rather than super heroes for the most part. Tsui Chik (Jet Li) was one such bio-engineered soldier who made it out alive when the state opted to liquidate its failed crop. Tsui keeps to himself mostly, working as a librarian and playing chess with his only friend, police inspector Shek Wai-Ho (Ching Wan Lau). When Hong Kong’s mob leaders are murdered in increasingly gruesome fashion in a series of elaborate attacks, Tsui finds himself thrust into action as his super hero...
- 3/15/2014
- by Edgar Chaput
- SoundOnSight
Title: Man of Tai Chi Directed by: Keanu Reeves Starring: Keanu Reeves, Tiger Chen, Karen Mok Running time: 105 Minutes, Rated R, Available on DVD Special Features: Commentary with Keanue Reeves and Tiger Chen; The Making of Man of Tai Chi featurette A young student of Tai Chi (Tiger Chen) who develops his own fighting style from the teachings of his sensei, catches the eye of entrepreneur Donaka Mark (Keanu Reeves) who recruits him to fight privately for his own pleasure. What he doesn’t divulge to Tiger is that the fights are filmed and shown as a pay-per-view event on the internet and Tiger’s whole life events are being orchestrated [ Read More ]
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- 12/12/2013
- by juliana
- ShockYa
Who knew that what Keanu Reeves really wanted was to play the villain in a Jean-Claude Van Damme picture? And direct it?
"Man of Tai Chi" is a martial arts actioner that has the formulaic plot of a score of other films, many of which starred Van Damme, with Reeves playing the mysterious rich guy who stages private off-the-books brawls matching fighters of various styles.
"No referees, no rules," he purrs, explaining his contests to a young Tai Chi master (Tiger Hu Chen).
"It's dishonorable," Tiger (the character's name, too) complains. We've seen the guy train with his Tai Chi master (Yu Hai), who tries to strip rage and passions out of Tiger's regimen even as he turns this ancient exercise martial art into something that will make Tiger a national champion in legitimate competitions.
"You are not controlling your Chi," the old man intones. "Your Chi is controlling you!
"Man of Tai Chi" is a martial arts actioner that has the formulaic plot of a score of other films, many of which starred Van Damme, with Reeves playing the mysterious rich guy who stages private off-the-books brawls matching fighters of various styles.
"No referees, no rules," he purrs, explaining his contests to a young Tai Chi master (Tiger Hu Chen).
"It's dishonorable," Tiger (the character's name, too) complains. We've seen the guy train with his Tai Chi master (Yu Hai), who tries to strip rage and passions out of Tiger's regimen even as he turns this ancient exercise martial art into something that will make Tiger a national champion in legitimate competitions.
"You are not controlling your Chi," the old man intones. "Your Chi is controlling you!
- 10/31/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Tai Me Up Tai Me Down: Reeves’ Directorial Debut a B Grade Vanity Project
Keanu Reeves. Hardly as woeful as you might assume, the directorial debut of The Matrix star is capably entertaining, especially if you don’t mind watching an ornate video game. However, his Man of Tai Chi, which was developed as a project to grandstand the martial arts talents of its star, Tiger Chen, has little to offer outside of slickly repetitive fight sequences. Reeves’ insistence on casting himself as an omnipotent baddie swerves the film into high gear camp akin to Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li (2009), and one wishes the star had taken on the less glamorous role of producer and perhaps hired a re-write of a script penned by Michael G. Cooney, whose writing credits consist mainly of dialogue for video games.
A lowly courier by day in Beijing, Tiger Chen Lin-Hu...
Keanu Reeves. Hardly as woeful as you might assume, the directorial debut of The Matrix star is capably entertaining, especially if you don’t mind watching an ornate video game. However, his Man of Tai Chi, which was developed as a project to grandstand the martial arts talents of its star, Tiger Chen, has little to offer outside of slickly repetitive fight sequences. Reeves’ insistence on casting himself as an omnipotent baddie swerves the film into high gear camp akin to Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li (2009), and one wishes the star had taken on the less glamorous role of producer and perhaps hired a re-write of a script penned by Michael G. Cooney, whose writing credits consist mainly of dialogue for video games.
A lowly courier by day in Beijing, Tiger Chen Lin-Hu...
- 10/28/2013
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
Set in modern Beijing, Man Of Tai Chi marks Keanu Reeves’ directorial debut. The film, also starring Reeves, follows the spiritual journey of a young martial artist (played by Tiger Chen) whose unparalleled Tai Chi skills land him in a highly lucrative underworld fight club. As the fights intensify, so does his will to survive. Reeves behind the camera. Lets be honest here this can only go one of two ways, but the trailer actually looks…well…sort of good. Man of Tai Chi opens in U.S theaters Nov 1st. Synopsis: In bustling Beijing, China, ambitious young “Tiger” Chen Lin-Hu (Tiger Chen) works as a lowly courier; but after work, he is a young martial arts star, rising through the ranks representing the Ling Kong Tai Chi tradition. Though most associate Tai Chi with peaceful, yoga-like movements, Tiger has perfected the ancient art and started to make a...
- 10/9/2013
- 24framespersecond.net
Take another look @ action footage from the upcoming martial arts action feature, "Man of Tai Chi".
The new film stars and is directed by Keanu Reeves, with Tiger Hu Chen, Ip Man, Karen Mok and Iko Uwais:
"...in Beijing, a young martial artist's skill places him in a position to experience both great opportunities and extraordinary sacrifices..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Man Of Tai Chi"...
The new film stars and is directed by Keanu Reeves, with Tiger Hu Chen, Ip Man, Karen Mok and Iko Uwais:
"...in Beijing, a young martial artist's skill places him in a position to experience both great opportunities and extraordinary sacrifices..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Man Of Tai Chi"...
- 10/4/2013
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Stars: Keanu Reeves, Tiger Chen, Karen Mok, Simon Yam, Iko Uwais | Written by Michael G. Cooney | Directed by Keanu Reeves
Review by Scott Clark of The People’s Movies
At one point in time many of us owed our teenage years to Keanu Reeves. Not only did the guy become a global star overnight thanks to The Matrix but he also put Kung-Fu back in vogue. Perhaps because of his affinity with martial arts Reeves has decided to make his directorial debut in Man of Tai Chi; a film based on the life and exploits of Tiger Chen, his coach on The Matrix.
Chen stars as himself, a devout Tai Chi student struggling to make ends meet. His achievements at national championships attract the attentions of Dakata Mark (Reeves) a mysterious businessman who organises secret underground fights. Soon Chen’s control over his honourable craft gives way to a dark and violent nature,...
Review by Scott Clark of The People’s Movies
At one point in time many of us owed our teenage years to Keanu Reeves. Not only did the guy become a global star overnight thanks to The Matrix but he also put Kung-Fu back in vogue. Perhaps because of his affinity with martial arts Reeves has decided to make his directorial debut in Man of Tai Chi; a film based on the life and exploits of Tiger Chen, his coach on The Matrix.
Chen stars as himself, a devout Tai Chi student struggling to make ends meet. His achievements at national championships attract the attentions of Dakata Mark (Reeves) a mysterious businessman who organises secret underground fights. Soon Chen’s control over his honourable craft gives way to a dark and violent nature,...
- 9/25/2013
- by Guest
- Nerdly
Expectations are a funny thing, but while it’s never fun to go into a movie excited only to leave it a disappointed and broken man (I’m looking at you Nightbreed: The Cabal Cut) it’s an absolute delight to enter a theater anticipating very little and then exit it smiling, happy, and already excited to see the film again. Enter Keanu Reeves‘ directorial debut, Man of Tai Chi. Yeah, I was surprised too. Chen Lin-hu (Tiger Hu Chen) is a blue collar delivery man who spends his free time training his tai chi skills at a remote temple alongside his master, Yang (Yu Hai). Chen is participating in a national televised tournament, and while Master Yang doesn’t approve of tai chi being used for fighting Chen sees it as an opportunity to spread the word on a dying form of martial arts. It works, albeit not quite how Chen envisions it, and...
- 9/22/2013
- by Rob Hunter
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Keanu Reeves' directorial debut plays out as an astounding martial arts showcase and a lousy Hong Kong cop thriller
Care homes take note! Tai chi will reduce stress, improve general mobility and – according to Keanu Reeves's directorial debut – let practitioners send a Russian boxer the size of a phone box sprawling.
Funded by the China Film Group and starring Reeves' Matrix fight choreographer and friend, Man of Tai Chi plays out as an astounding martial arts showcase and a lousy Hong Kong cop thriller. Tiger Hu Chen stars as delivery driver, Tiger Chen Lin-Hu, who moonlights as a fists-for-hire fight star. Reeves appears as Donaka Mark, the black-suited corporate kingpin who recruits Chen, coaxes him into using his gift for monetary gain, then broadcasts his spiritual descent on the internet for an audience of super-rich fight fans. Chen's tai chi teacher, Master Yang (Yu Hai), balances Keanu's Yin.
Care homes take note! Tai chi will reduce stress, improve general mobility and – according to Keanu Reeves's directorial debut – let practitioners send a Russian boxer the size of a phone box sprawling.
Funded by the China Film Group and starring Reeves' Matrix fight choreographer and friend, Man of Tai Chi plays out as an astounding martial arts showcase and a lousy Hong Kong cop thriller. Tiger Hu Chen stars as delivery driver, Tiger Chen Lin-Hu, who moonlights as a fists-for-hire fight star. Reeves appears as Donaka Mark, the black-suited corporate kingpin who recruits Chen, coaxes him into using his gift for monetary gain, then broadcasts his spiritual descent on the internet for an audience of super-rich fight fans. Chen's tai chi teacher, Master Yang (Yu Hai), balances Keanu's Yin.
- 9/9/2013
- by Henry Barnes
- The Guardian - Film News
Man of Tai Chi Trailer 3. Keanu Reeves‘ Man of Tai Chi (2013) movie trailer 2 stars Tiger Hu Chen, Keanu Reeves, Karen Mok, Iko Uwais, and Jeremy Marinas. Man of Tai Chi‘s plot synopsis: “Set in contemporary Beijing, “Man of Tai Chi” stars Chen as a young martial artist whose [...]
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- 9/5/2013
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
Keanu Reeves directs as well as starring with Tiger Chen and Karen Mok in Man of Thai Chi from Radius TWC. The actioner opens via VOD on September 27th and in theaters November 1st , 2013. Set in modern Beijing, Man Of Tai Chi marks Keanu Reeves’ directorial debut. The film, also starring Reeves, follows the spiritual journey of a young martial artist (played by Tiger Chen) whose unparalleled Tai Chi skills land him in a highly lucrative underworld fight club. As the fights intensify, so does his will to survive.
- 9/5/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Today we have a domestic trailer for Keanu Reeves' directorial debut, called "Man of Tai Chi," which stars Reeves, Tiger Hu Chen (member of "The Matrix" stunt team), Karen Mok (So Close), Simon Yam (Ip Man), and Iko Uwais (The Raid). Check it out below. Plot: Set in contemporary Beijing, "Man of Tai Chi" stars Chen as a young martial artist whose fighting skills bring him vast opportunities and painful choices. Reeves plays the villain. Action choreographer Yuen Woo Ping, who worked on "The Matrix" trilogy and "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon," directed the film's action sequences. There are a total of eighteen fight scenes that add up to around 40 minutes. The new movie will be released on iTunes on September 27th and will then hit select theaters on November 1st. Trailer:...
- 9/4/2013
- WorstPreviews.com
A new trailer and poster for director and star Keanu Reeves' Man of Tai Chi is now online. Check them both out below, courtesy of iTunes Movie Trailers . The film, which takes place in Beijing, follows a young martial artist whose skill places him in position to experience opportunities and sacrifices. The production reunites Reeves with star Tiger Hu Chen, who was martial arts trainer for The Matrix trilogy, as well as Yuen Woo-ping, who was action choreographer of the Wachowskis' trilogy. The film co-stars Karen Mok and Iko Uwais. Man of Tai Chi hits iTunes on September 27 and arrives in theaters November 1.
- 9/3/2013
- Comingsoon.net
Beijing, July 2: As Keanu Reeves, star of Hollywood blockbusters like "Speed" and "The Matrix", visits China to promote his directorial debut "Man of Tai Chi", an increasing number of Hollywood films are beginning to feature more amd more Chinese elements.
"Man of Tai Chi", an action film, is scheduled for release July 5. The story is set in Beijing and centres around Chinese martial arts. The cast includes Chinese actors Karen Mok, Chen Hu and Ye Qing, Xinhua news agency reported.
Industry observers believe that such films indicate a deeper integration of the Hollywood film industry in the Chinese market.
Paramount Pictures announced in May that "Transformers 4", the latest in the "Transformers" sci-fi franchise,.
"Man of Tai Chi", an action film, is scheduled for release July 5. The story is set in Beijing and centres around Chinese martial arts. The cast includes Chinese actors Karen Mok, Chen Hu and Ye Qing, Xinhua news agency reported.
Industry observers believe that such films indicate a deeper integration of the Hollywood film industry in the Chinese market.
Paramount Pictures announced in May that "Transformers 4", the latest in the "Transformers" sci-fi franchise,.
- 7/2/2013
- by Meeta Kabra
- RealBollywood.com
Thanks to our friends at Magnum Films, we have Five double passes for Keanu Reeves' directorial debut film Man Of Tai Chi to give to our Australian readers! Man Of Tai Chi stars Tiger Chen, Karen Mok, Simon Yam and Reeves himself as the villain. You would have seen a number of movie trailers and production videos here at Twitch over the past few months, and if you live in Australia, now we are giving you the chance to score yourself a free double pass to see the film. For a chance to win, all you have to do is to follow these two steps:1) Visit Magnum Films' Asian Cinema Facebook Page and Like it, and2) Email your name and postal address to me at: hugo[at]twitchfilm.netMan Of Tai...
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- 7/1/2013
- Screen Anarchy
Want to see more of Tiger Chen kicking some serious ass and Keanu Reeves getting downright evil? Then look no further to the second Chinese domestic trailer to the martial arts film Man of Tai Chi. It also has footage of the Hong Kong cast with Karen Mok and Simon Yam and it provide more context on the plot.The film is due for theatrical release in China on July 5. You'll find the trailer embedded below....
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- 6/22/2013
- Screen Anarchy
Keanu Reeves‘ upcoming Man of Tai Chi definitely looks promising. You already had a chance to see two action-packed trailers and some pretty cool images from the whole thing, now it’s time for us to add three brand new character posters to our little gallery. Head inside to take better look at Tiger Chen, Karen Mok and… well, Reeves, who else? Let us once again remind you that Man of Tai Chi movie is Reeves’ first in a directing role, it is set in Beijing and revolves around a young martial artist who gets dragged into the shady world of high-stakes underground fighting where there are...
- 6/20/2013
- by Jeanne Standal
- Filmofilia
From Universal Pictures, Sneak Peek a new international trailer and images supporting the Chinese-American martial arts action feature, "Man of Tai Chi".
The new film stars and is directed by Keanu Reeves, with Tiger Hu Chen, Ip Man, Karen Mok and Iko Uwais:
"...in Beijing, a young martial artist's skill places him in a position to experience both great opportunities and extraordinary sacrifices..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Man Of Tai Chi"...
The new film stars and is directed by Keanu Reeves, with Tiger Hu Chen, Ip Man, Karen Mok and Iko Uwais:
"...in Beijing, a young martial artist's skill places him in a position to experience both great opportunities and extraordinary sacrifices..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Man Of Tai Chi"...
- 6/13/2013
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Keanu Reeves is a name that we are all familiar with. Anyone who’s seen The Matrix (or any number of the things that have made pop culture references to it since 1999) will know his name. Until now, it’s been for his work in front of the camera. And now we can finally look forward to seeing him step into the director’s chair with Man of Tai Chi.
The martial arts movie is expected to feature more than a dozen fight scenes, racking up more than half an hour’s worth of footage between them. And it goes without saying that we’re looking forward to its arrival. And to help make that wait a little bit easier, Universal have released a great new trailer to give us a taste of what to expect.
In bustling Beijing, China, ambitious young “Tiger” Chen Lin-Hu (Tiger Chen) works as...
The martial arts movie is expected to feature more than a dozen fight scenes, racking up more than half an hour’s worth of footage between them. And it goes without saying that we’re looking forward to its arrival. And to help make that wait a little bit easier, Universal have released a great new trailer to give us a taste of what to expect.
In bustling Beijing, China, ambitious young “Tiger” Chen Lin-Hu (Tiger Chen) works as...
- 6/13/2013
- by Kenji Lloyd
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
It’s been nearly five years since Keanu Reeves has been spotted in a studio film, but this year will bring him back with the long-delayed 47 Ronin. In the meantime he’s been hard at work crafting his directorial debut, Man of Tai Chi, entirely shot in China with living legend Yuen Woo-Ping and actors Tiger Hu Chen (Kung Fu Hero), Karen Mok (Shaolin Soccer, The [...]...
- 6/12/2013
- by Jack Cunliffe
- The Film Stage
Man of Tai Chi Trailer. Keanu Reeves‘ Man of Tai Chi (2013) movie trailer stars Tiger Hu Chen, Keanu Reeves, Karen Mok, Iko Uwais, and Jeremy Marinas. Man of Tai Chi‘s plot synopsis: “Set in contemporary Beijing, “Man of Tai Chi” stars Chen as a young martial artist whose fighting skills bring him [...]
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- 6/12/2013
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
Keanu Reeves was the guy who knew kung fu in 1999's "The Matrix," but he's graduated to being the "Man of Tai Chi" here in 2013. Reeves co-stars in and directed "Man of Tai Chi," which is set for release later this year. The film's first trailer arrived online on Wednesday.
Co-starring Tiger Hu Chen and Karen Mok, "Man of Tai Chi" features Reeves in bad-guy mode as the propreitor of an underground fighting ring. "You owe me a life," he growls at the trailer's climax.
Watch the teaser for "Man of Tai Chi" above. For more on Reeves' directorial debut, check out this HuffPost Entertainment interview.
Co-starring Tiger Hu Chen and Karen Mok, "Man of Tai Chi" features Reeves in bad-guy mode as the propreitor of an underground fighting ring. "You owe me a life," he growls at the trailer's climax.
Watch the teaser for "Man of Tai Chi" above. For more on Reeves' directorial debut, check out this HuffPost Entertainment interview.
- 6/12/2013
- by Christopher Rosen
- Huffington Post
It's been a few months since the arrival of the first trailer for Keanu Reeves' directorial debut Man of Tai Chi but Universal is getting the marketing machine into gear for what I hope will be a late year release. They've released a new trailer and where the first focused mostly on international stars Karen Mok, Simon Yam (Ip Man) and Iko Uwais (The Raid), this new trailer focuses mostly on Tiger Hu Chen, a stunt man turned actor who seems to be at the center of the story, and Reeves who will likely be the big draw (or at least the most familiar face) for North American audiences. [Continued ...]...
- 6/12/2013
- QuietEarth.us
A new international trailer for Man of Tai Chi has come online and can be watched below. The film reunites Keanu Reeves with star Tiger Hu Chen, who was martial arts trainer for "The Matrix" trilogy, as well as Yuen Woo-ping, who was action choreographer of the Wachowskis' trilogy. The film co-stars Karen Mok and Iko Uwais. A North American release date has not been set yet.
- 6/12/2013
- Comingsoon.net
Today we have a new international trailer for Keanu Reeves' directorial debut, called "Man of Tai Chi," which stars Reeves, Tiger Hu Chen (member of "The Matrix" stunt team), Karen Mok (So Close), Simon Yam (Ip Man), and Iko Uwais (The Raid). Check it out below. Plot: Set in contemporary Beijing, "Man of Tai Chi" stars Chen as a young martial artist whose fighting skills bring him vast opportunities and painful choices. Reeves plays the villain. Action choreographer Yuen Woo Ping, who worked on "The Matrix" trilogy and "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon," directed the film's action sequences. There are a total of eighteen fight scenes that add up to around 40 minutes. Trailer:...
- 6/12/2013
- WorstPreviews.com
It looks like Keanu Reeves will be able to fulfill his own post-"Matrix" prophecy, as The Weinstein Company's Radius-twc has acquired the rights to his directorial debut, "Man of Tai Chi."
The deal was inked at the Cannes Film Festival, where coveted distribution deals are commonplace. Deadline.com reports that the offer involves a "low seven-figure minimum guarantee."
"Man of Tai Chi," which had its trailer debut online last month, is set in modern-day Beijing. The movie depicts the story of a martial-arts aficionado who takes his tai chi skills to an underworld fight club. Reeves plays the villain who forces people to fight to their death.
Michael G. Cooney, whose previous work mostly includes short films and video games, wrote the script for the movie, which Radius-twc plans to release in the fourth quarter of 2013. "Tai Chi" co-stars Iko Uwais ("The Raid"), Karen Mok ("Around the World in 80 Days") and Jeremy Marinas,...
The deal was inked at the Cannes Film Festival, where coveted distribution deals are commonplace. Deadline.com reports that the offer involves a "low seven-figure minimum guarantee."
"Man of Tai Chi," which had its trailer debut online last month, is set in modern-day Beijing. The movie depicts the story of a martial-arts aficionado who takes his tai chi skills to an underworld fight club. Reeves plays the villain who forces people to fight to their death.
Michael G. Cooney, whose previous work mostly includes short films and video games, wrote the script for the movie, which Radius-twc plans to release in the fourth quarter of 2013. "Tai Chi" co-stars Iko Uwais ("The Raid"), Karen Mok ("Around the World in 80 Days") and Jeremy Marinas,...
- 5/22/2013
- by Matthew Jacobs
- Huffington Post
Last week this trailer for Man of Tai Chi showed up, an epic kung fu flick directed by Keanu Reeves, I’m finally posting it because it’s worth watching and I have nothing else.
The Mandarin-Cantonese-English production tracks the journey of a young martial artist who’s lured into an underground tournament run by Reeves who is set on corrupting him. The movie also stars Simon Yam (Ip Man), Karen Mok (Black Mask), Iko Uwais (The Raid: Redemption).
There is a lot of action here, as you can expect from a cast like this. It’s nice to see Reeves back in action too, he loves this type of work and I expect he worked hard to showcase something we hopefully haven’t seen before. Hopefully this is out later this year.
The Mandarin-Cantonese-English production tracks the journey of a young martial artist who’s lured into an underground tournament run by Reeves who is set on corrupting him. The movie also stars Simon Yam (Ip Man), Karen Mok (Black Mask), Iko Uwais (The Raid: Redemption).
There is a lot of action here, as you can expect from a cast like this. It’s nice to see Reeves back in action too, he loves this type of work and I expect he worked hard to showcase something we hopefully haven’t seen before. Hopefully this is out later this year.
- 4/25/2013
- by Graham McMorrow
- City of Films
Keanu Reeves is putting his "Matrix" skills where his mouth is, directing a new martial arts movie called "Man of Tai Chi." The first trailer for the film has made its way online, and while we don't learn many specifics about its plot, the movie is certainly heavy on high-voltage action.
The Chinese-language "Man of Tai Chi" marks Reeves' directorial debut, as well as one of two movies this year that feature the "Speed" actor in roles centering on Asian fighting traditions. The other is "47 Ronin," about 18th-century Japanese samurai, which is slated for a December release.
What we do know about the plot is that Reeves plays a villain who forces people to fight each other to their death. Beyond that, the most we get about "Tai Chi" comes via voice-over from Reeves: "How would you like to test how good you are? No referees, no rules, pure fighting,...
The Chinese-language "Man of Tai Chi" marks Reeves' directorial debut, as well as one of two movies this year that feature the "Speed" actor in roles centering on Asian fighting traditions. The other is "47 Ronin," about 18th-century Japanese samurai, which is slated for a December release.
What we do know about the plot is that Reeves plays a villain who forces people to fight each other to their death. Beyond that, the most we get about "Tai Chi" comes via voice-over from Reeves: "How would you like to test how good you are? No referees, no rules, pure fighting,...
- 4/22/2013
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
Keanu Reeves's Man of Tai Chi has debuted its first trailer.
The actor will also star in the movie alongside Tiger Hu Chen, his trainer during the Matrix trilogy.
Legendary fighting choreographer Yuen Woo-Ping (The Matrix, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon) also reunited with the pair on the movie.
The film follows the story of a fighter (Hu Chen) who enters an underground tournament. The tournament's sinister organiser (Reeves) makes it his goal to corrupt the good man.
Simon Yam, Karen Mok, and Iko Uwais will also star in the film.
Man of Tai Chi is yet to announce a release date.
The actor will also star in the movie alongside Tiger Hu Chen, his trainer during the Matrix trilogy.
Legendary fighting choreographer Yuen Woo-Ping (The Matrix, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon) also reunited with the pair on the movie.
The film follows the story of a fighter (Hu Chen) who enters an underground tournament. The tournament's sinister organiser (Reeves) makes it his goal to corrupt the good man.
Simon Yam, Karen Mok, and Iko Uwais will also star in the film.
Man of Tai Chi is yet to announce a release date.
- 4/22/2013
- Digital Spy
Sneak Peek the first trailer from the Keanu Reeeves-directed 'kung fu' martial arts feature "Man of Tai Chi".
The Chinese-English co-production also stars Reeves alongside Tiger Chan, Karen Mok and Iko Uwais, with stunts choreographed by Yuen Woo-Ping ("Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"):
"...In Beijing, a young martial artist's skill places him in position to experience opportunities and sacrifices..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Man Of Tai Chi"...
The Chinese-English co-production also stars Reeves alongside Tiger Chan, Karen Mok and Iko Uwais, with stunts choreographed by Yuen Woo-Ping ("Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"):
"...In Beijing, a young martial artist's skill places him in position to experience opportunities and sacrifices..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Man Of Tai Chi"...
- 4/22/2013
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Man of Tai Chi Trailer. Keanu Reeves‘ Man of Tai Chi (2013) international movie trailer stars Tiger Hu Chen, Keanu Reeves, Karen Mok, Iko Uwais, and Jeremy Marinas. Man of Tai Chi‘s plot synopsis: “Set in contemporary Beijing, “Man of Tai Chi” stars Chen as a young martial artist whose fighting skills bring [...]
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- 4/21/2013
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
The first trailer for the for kung fu epic Man of Tai Chi has been released. The Mandarin-Cantonese-English production marks Keanu Reeves‘ directorial debut and stars Tiger Hu Chen (Kung Fu Hero) as a martial arts expert who seems to be drawn into an underground tournament run by Reeves. The film also stars Simon Yam (Ip Man), Karen Mok (Shaolin Soccer , Black Mask), and Iko Uwais, the star of The Raid: Redemption. The fight scenes, which reportedly will take up 40 minutes of the film, will be choreographed by legendary action choreographer Yuen Woo Ping (The Matrix, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon) and will feature a new camera technology that takes the action up-close and personal without tons of editing cuts.
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- 4/21/2013
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
Just last week, the first poster and stills for Keanu Reeves’ directorial debut Man Of Tai Chi hit the Interwebs, but we’re betting many of you were left wondering when we might get to see some moving footage. Wonder no more, because the trailer is online for us to enjoy.With Yuen Woo-Ping, who put Reeves through his paces on the Matrix films, providing action choreography, Man Of Tai Chi finds young a martial artist (Tiger Hi) Chen lured into an underground tournament in Beijing. He’s promised the chance for greatness by the scheming Reeves, but only if he survives a round of no rules, no referees and no-holds-barred battles. If we’re honest, the plot really just looks like an excuse to hang more than 30 minutes of gruelling combat on, but that could still be very entertaining.Simon Yam, Karen Mok and The Raid’s Iko Uwais...
- 4/21/2013
- EmpireOnline
Keanu Reeves revealed the first trailer for his directorial debut, Man of Tai Chi , at the Beijing International Film Festival and you can now watch it online below. The film reunited Reeves with star Tiger Hu Chen, who was martial arts trainer for "The Matrix" trilogy, as well as Yuen Woo-ping, who was action choreographer of the Wachowskis' trilogy. The film co-stars Karen Mok and Iko Uwais. A North American release date has not been set yet.
- 4/21/2013
- Comingsoon.net
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