martial arts

Ong-bak

Ong-bak (2003) I’ve been hearing a lot of positive remarks about “Ong-bak” from many lovers of martial arts movies. It’s been kind of hard to find the film, but finally I managed to.

Directed by: Prachya Pinkaew
Genres: Action, Adventure
Cast: Tony Jaa, Petchtai Wongkamlao, Pumwaree Yodkamol, Suchao Pongwilai, Wannakit Sirioput, Cumporn Teppita, Chatthapong Pantanaunkul, Chatewut Watcharakhun, Rungrawee Barijindakul, Nudhapol Asavabhakhin, Pornpimol Chookanthong, Udom Chouncheun, Boonsri Yindee, Arirat Ratanakaitkosol, Woravit Tanochitsirikul
IMDB raintg: 7.3
My rating: 10.0 [rate 10.0]

Continue reading Ong-bak

Black Mask

Hak hap (1996) “Black Mask” (aka “Hak hap”) is one of those new wave Chinese action movies. Released in 1996 it must be one of the first movies of the coming era.

Directed by: Daniel Lee
Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Cast: Jet Li, Ching Wan Lau, Matt McKenzie, Karen Mok, Françoise Yip, Kong Lung, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Xin Xin Xiong, Ellis Winston, Russ Price, Michael Ian Lambert, Moses Chan, King-fai Chung
IMDB raintg: 5.8
My rating: 6.0 [rate 6.0]

Continue reading Black Mask

Kung Fu Hustle

Gong fu (2004) “Kung Fu Hustle” is one of the best martial arts movies I’ve ever seen. Ever.

Directed by: Stephen Chow
Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime
Cast: Stephen Chow, Wah Yuen, Qiu Yuen, Kwok Kuen Chan, Hsiao Liang, Zhi Hua Dong, Chiu Chi Ling, Yu Xing, Chi Chung Lam, Kai Man Tin, Kang Xi Jia, Hak On Fung, Xiaogang Feng, Sheng Yi Huang, Cheung-Yan Yuen
IMDB raintg: 7.9
My rating: 9.0 [rate 9.0]

Continue reading Kung Fu Hustle