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.
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.
‘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.
‘The Villagers’ is a fine action-thriller, tackling darker themes while still being able to weave in humour and pathos. Highly recommended.
‘The Shadow’s Edge’ melds old school action and new school technology to entertaining effect and gives Chan one of his best roles in years.
There’s crisp action throughout, a captivating story, a bittersweet ending and plenty of ammunition to suggest that Lo Wei did know what he was doing.
The 2025 documentary ‘The Untold Story of No Retreat, No Surrender’ is coming to Blu-ray on January 24, 2026.
‘The Informant’ (정보원) is a 2025 South Korean action comedy written and directed by Kim Suk.
Hong Kong film and television actor “Benz” Hui Siu-Hung (許紹雄) has died at the age of 76. He had been battling kidney cancer, which ultimately led to multiple organ failure.
‘A Touch of Warm’ (三滴血) is a 2025 Chinese crime drama written and directed by Kang Bo.
Criterion Collection are bringing the 2000 Taiwanese drama ‘Yi Yi’ (一一) to UK Blu-ray and 4K UHD on January 19, 2026.
‘The Sun Rises On Us All’ (日掛中天) is a 2025 Chinese drama co-written and directed by Cai Shangjun.
Actor and stuntman Jean-Paul Ly is back behind the camera for a new action-thriller short from Bad Guys Films entitled ‘Misfire’.
Criterion Collection are bringing the 1954 Japanese period drama ‘Sansho the Bailiff’ (山椒大夫) to UK Blu-ray on December 8, 2025.
