In a world within our world, yet unseen by any human, the beings there control time and tide and the changing of the seasons. On the day Chun turns sixteen, she is transformed into a dolphin to explore the human world. She is rescued from a vortex by a human boy at the cost of his own life. Chun is so moved by the boy's kindness and courage that she decides to give him life again. But to do this, she must protect the boy's soul, a tiny fish, and nurture it to grow. Through adventure and sacrifice, love grows, yet now she must release him back to the sea, back to life in the human world. Featuring a Making Of documentary profiling the 12 year process for the writers and directors to get the film produced, before it became one of the highest-grossing Chinese-originated animated movies of all time.
It's 1937 and China is on the brink of collapse. Nanking is under siege from the Japanese Imperial Army, the streets awash with violence, the civilians desperate. The protective walls of a western church provide the only haven from the vicious battles outside. Here, an American John Miller (Christian Bale) caught in the midst of the chaos, joins a small group trying escape the violence wrought by the Japanese army. Through one act of heroism, this group of disparate refugees fight back, risking their lives for the sake of others and the nation. Inspired by true events, Flowers Of War tells the incredible story of an unlikely group standing up against an unimaginable and overwhelming evil.
In a world within our world, yet unseen by any human, the beings there control time and tide and the changing of the seasons. On the day Chun turns sixteen, she is transformed into a dolphin to explore the human world. She is rescued from a vortex by a human boy at the cost of his own life. Chun is so moved by the boy's kindness and courage that she decides to give him life again. But to do this, she must protect the boy's soul, a tiny fish, and nurture it to grow. Through adventure and sacrifice, love grows, yet now she must release him back to the sea, back to life in the human world. Featuring a Making Of documentary profiling the 12 year process for the writers and directors to get the film produced, before it became one of the highest-grossing Chinese-originated animated movies of all time.
Wrestling superstar The Rock reprises his role from "The Mummy Returns" as a deadly assassin in ancient times, destined to become The Scorpion King.
An early example of Hong Kong horror, THE ENCHANTING GHOST was released in 1970 to critical acclaim and established a future trend for the city's supernatural-themed Oriental fright flicks. Baked in the trademark Shaw Brothers atmospherics, this story of a young scholar who becomes resident in a haunted house, whilst also struggling to instigate a new romance, features some spooky set pieces, a potent aura of lovelorn macabre and a growing sense of ghoulish whimsy. Predating the classic Japanese creeper HOUSE (1977), but featuring some thematic similarities, this ghostly terror tale is a vital addition to any collection of classic Asian cinema - and a vital piece of the Shaw Brothers puzzle which 88 Films is proud to present in spine-tingling HD!!!
Masterful Hong Kong action director John Woo (The Killer, Face/Off) turns in this exciting and pyrotechnic tale of warring gangsters and shifting loyalties. Chow Yun-Fat (The Replacement Killers) plays a take-no-prisoners cop on the trail of the Triad, the Hong Kong Mafia, when his partner is killed during a gun battle. His guilt propels him into an all-out war against the gang, including an up-and-coming soldier in the mob (Tony Leung) who turns out to be an undercover cop. The two men must come to terms with their allegiance to the force and their loyalty to each other as they try to take down the gangsters. A stunning feast of hyperbolic action sequences (including a climactic sequence in an entire hospital taken hostage), Hard Boiled is a rare treat for fans of the action genre, with sequences as thrilling and intense as any ever committed to film. --Robert Lane
Kung Fu Master
Mix an inpregnable fortress prison a garrison of highly trained soldiers a legendary martial arts master and a rag tag group of merceneries add one bad ass warlord and you've got the recipe for mayhem Hong Kong style. John Liu a kung fu master is hired to rescue a revolutionary agent from the fortress of an evil warlord. To help him are five mercenaries trained in the deadly art of kung fu fighting. Disguised as a travelling acrobatic troupe they set out on their rescue missi
Fists fly as fast as lightning in this revenge-fuelled martial arts flick.
2046: Opening in the year 2046 in which a man named Tak (Takuya Kimura) attempts to persuade wjw1967 (Faye Wong) to travel back in time with him the film soon shifts to the year 1966 in which Chow Mo-Wan (Tony Leung Chiu-wai) a struggling author asks the woman he loves Su Li-Zhen (Gong Li) to sail with him from Singapore to Hong Kong on Christmas Eve. She declines and over the next three years we return to Chow Mo-Wan on December 24 as he finds himself with another woman
He was the greatest master of unarmed combat the world has ever seen. How could the self proclaimed world's fittest man die so suddenly at the very height of his career? Could foul play have been involved or even murder? Death By Misadventure goes in depth behind the scenes as we unfold the greatest mystery of the martial arts movie world. It also highlights a profile of Bruce Lee's legacy Brandon Lee which charts the rising star's emergence as a major force in action cinema of the 90's until his tragic and untimely death in March 1993.
To Kill with Intrigue' is one of Jackie Chan's darker films as he takes revenge after the slaughter of his family. Here in a more serious role we get to enjoy Jackie's acting skills as well as some wickedly fast set pieces of action. Highly underrated but very much appreciated by today's audience.
Produced and directed by Walt Missingham the first ever non-Chinese to practise kung fu at the Shaolin temple this programme is narrated by Bruce Lee himself explaining and demonstrating his punching method his kicking technique his movement and combat principles and his unique philosophies. Using an impressive collection of personal notes stunning rare action footage of Bruce Lee and numerous interviews with his friends and colleagues including Dan Inosanto this program
When a Manchu conspiracy to overthrow the Ming dynasty is thwarted by a group of Shaolin disciples and patriots a fierce battle to defend the life of the King ensues with deadly results.
An early example of Hong Kong horror, THE ENCHANTING GHOST was released in 1970 to critical acclaim and established a future trend for the city's supernatural-themed Oriental fright flicks. Baked in the trademark Shaw Brothers atmospherics, this story of a young scholar who becomes resident in a haunted house, whilst also struggling to instigate a new romance, features some spooky set pieces, a potent aura of lovelorn macabre and a growing sense of ghoulish whimsy. Predating the classic Japanese creeper HOUSE (1977), but featuring some thematic similarities, this ghostly terror tale is a vital addition to any collection of classic Asian cinema - and a vital piece of the Shaw Brothers puzzle which 88 Films is proud to present in spine-tingling HD!!!
Old skool martial arts from Hong Kong. Finally released from Hong Kong film vaults. Get ready for the amazing supernatural Kung Fu action....
After wandering and fighting their way accross China a group of superb Martial Artists come up against the tyrannical Manchu Warlord - 'The Emotional Fox'. Only with the help of the legendary 'Shaking Eagle' can the fighters stand up to the might of the Fox... Superb action choreography from start to finish one of Joseph Kuo's finest offerings.
To Kill with Intrigue' is one of Jackie Chan's darker films as he takes revenge after the slaughter of his family. Here in a more serious role we get to enjoy Jackie's acting skills as well as some wickedly fast set pieces of action. Highly underrated but very much appreciated by today's audience.
Incredible Kung Fu Mission: Top kicker (John Liu) is hired to train and lead five misfits on a suicidal mission to rescue a revolutionary held in a well guarded fortress run by a deadly white-haired official. Cantonen Iron Kung Fu: Leung Kar Yan plays Ah Tung a coolie who ends up in a brawl with Ah Yu over a misunderstanding. The two become friends but their relationship is cut short when Ah Yu accepts a challenge to fight with several men under the leadership of a ruthless criminal named Black Eagle who are attempting to bully the townsfolk. Moonlight Sword & Jade Lion: Chiu Shioa Yen (Angela Mao) stars in this odd pseudo-mystery as a student sent to find her teacher's brother so she can find out who killed her parents. She must make her way through a web of lies misdirection's and assassination attempts to uncover the truth. Angela Mao the original Deadly China Doll stars in an action packed adventure of rebellions and overthrows during the Sung Dynasty. Yoga And The Kung Fu Girl: The amazing Shien Kwon (soft bone) kung fu which originates with Yoga from India is the main attraction in this terrific actioneer. Phoenix (Phoenix Chen) and Ah-Fei (Chi Kuan Chun) come to a town where Ma the head of a kung fu school frames Ah-Fe for murder. See how a man and a woman who both possess this extraordinary skill counter their foes with this most unique style of kung fu fighting.
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