Wuxia

Friday Film Review: House of Flying Daggers

Friday Film Review: House of Flying Daggers

House of Flying Daggers (2004) Genre: Romantic, Action/Adventure,Drama Grade: B- Our recent post with the luscious Asian mantitty reminded me that I’ve wanted to review this one for ages. Okay, prepare your brickbats now because this time I’m sure that a lot of you are going to disagree with my grade for this one. It’s(…)

Friday Film Review: Iron Monkey

Friday Film Review: Iron Monkey

Iron Monkey (Siu nin Wong Fei Hung ji: Tit Ma Lau) (1993) Genre: Martial Arts Action/Adventure Grade: B+ Iron Monkey was originally made in 1977 and remade in 1993. I’m concentrating on the remake. There are two editions of this movie to be found (though with varying extras and treatments) and a quick scan of(…)

Friday Film Review: Wo hu cang long (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon)

Friday Film Review: Wo hu cang long (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon)

Wo hu cang long [Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon] (2000) Genre: Wuxia/Historical Action/Adventure/Fantasy/Romance Grade: amazing Does the term “martial arts film” make you cringe and think of badly dubbed “Kung Fu” movies. If that’s kept you from trying this film, then rethink. This is a gorgeous film – on so many levels. There is so much(…)