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Baai ga jai (1981)
Overrated garbage! Stick to real classics!
This came highly recommended so shelled out £30 to buy the new Eureka! Box set which also contains Warriors Two, both films remastered in 2K HD.
Very disappointed with this film. It is missing that star quality and clearly demonstrates why Yuen Biao couldn't make it on his own as Jackie did. Lam Ching Ying was also his usual weird asexual self. The comedy was rubbish, what is it with red nosed, mole on face people? Are they meant to be funny? I don't see it.
The action was also disappointing. By the time Sammo turned up 50 mins into the film I was already bored stiff.
There are PLENTY of other classics that deserve their reputation (Young Master, Magnificent Butcher, Snake in Eagles Shadow etc) but you'll notice all of them have a bonafide star as the lead. I can see why Biao was only ever good as a stunt man and second fiddle. However the blame shouldn't just lay on his shoulders. It is just a forgetful film, so the director Sammo needs to be held to account. I hope Warriors Two is not similarly disappointing.
Don't get why it's so highly rated on here. Wasted 1hr 40mins of my life that I will never ever get back.
Click & Collect (2018)
Brilliant buddy Xmas comedy
I won't go into the synopsis as that's been done already.
I first watched this on BBC when it came out. So was ecstatic to find it on Netflix this Xmas. I rewatched it and it is still such a great feel good festive British movie.
Asim Chaudhary of Chabaddy G fame shines, though Merchant is also excellent as his deadpan dance partner. I wish I could buy this on blu ray with extras, I would pay an arm and leg for it but I doubt it will get a DVD release let alone Blu ray.
I really hope they make a part 2, or even a Halloween spin off, their chemistry is that good. I know a lot of Americans won't get Merchants humour but I'm fine with that!
I would recommend this feel good comedy to anyone who has an hour to spare and is looking to get in the festive mood. Ignore the reviews criticising it for being shot in the summer etc etc, it's not apparent unless you nitpick. It's a short movie meant to be enjoyed with the family on these cold winter nights. So my advice would be: Grab a warm drink, get some snacks and snuggle in for an hours worth of pure festive fun!