Reviews

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  Yojimbo

  5.0
  Action, Drama, Thriller  •  Japan

  From the opening frames to the triumphant ending, every frame in this work of sublime cinema is an unbridled joy, an ingenious mixture of excitement, character and dry humour.

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  The Old Woman With The Knife

  4.0
  Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller  •  South Korea

  ‘The Old Woman with the Knife’ is a worthy adaptation fuelled by a dark tone, punishing action, and a fantastic lead performance from Lee Hye-Young.

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  The Five Venoms

  5.0
  Action, Drama, Fantasy, Martial Arts, Mystery  •  Hong Kong

  The film that started it all has an intriguing mystery element to it that keeps the viewer engaged in the storyline and Chang Cheh even plays with elements of gothic horror in the way it’s shot.

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  Prisoner Of War

  3.5
  Action, Martial Arts, Thriller, War  •  USA

  Slickly made, ‘Prisoner of War’ may walk some familiar paths narrative wise but feels like a fresh spin thanks to a likeable supporting cast, solid direction, and a good amount of crisply choreographed fight action.

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  Shaolin Temple

  4.0
  Action, Comedy, Drama, Martial Arts  •  China, Hong Kong

  Rough around the edges it might be, but ‘Shaolin Temple’ is more than a milestone in China’s cinematic history – it’s an ambitious production that manages to pay off.

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  A Punch To Revenge

  3.0
  Action, Drama, Martial Arts, Thriller  •  Hong Kong

  ‘A Punch to Revenge’ may not be the best remembered actioner from the HK Golden Era but it’s a tough little flick if you’re looking for something off the beaten track.