For people who've discovered Jackie Chan through his American hit Rush Hour and want to learn what his Hong Kong movies are like, Project A is an excellent place to start. Chan plays a sailor in 19th-century Hong Kong; pirates have been terrorizing the seas for months and all efforts to combat them have been sabotaged by the corrupt chief of police and a criminal gang, who are in cahoots with the pirates. But the plot is hardly the point--a Jackie Chan movie is about astonishingly acrobatic action sequences and breathtaking stunts, and Project A has plenty. Of particular interest is a bicycle chase that is more suspenseful than any car chase you've ever seen. Chan is joined by Sammo Hung (star of the US TV series Martial Law) as a shifty con man who comes through when the chips are down. Project A also features Yuen Biao, a frequent co-star in Chan's movies, who's yet another astounding martial artist. But what separates Jackie Chan movies from other kung fu flicks is his sense of humour; every fight scene is punctuated by something--a clever use of a prop or sudden reversal of your expectations--that will make you bark with laughter. Sometimes it's just so exquisitely choreographed that the entire movie seems to float on a cloud of giddy delight. Jackie Chan is often compared to the classic silent comedians for his grace and timing--he lives up to it. --Bret Fetzer
A martial arts adventure in which a young man out to avenge the murder of his brother finds him-self opposed by dozens of armed men. When it comes to a final showdown he is forced to pit all his strength against an enormous force of evil...
When waitress Betty's low-life boyfriend is killed she becomes 'Nurse Betty' in order to win the heart of a fictional doctor from her favourite TV show! This award-winning comedy stars Renee Zellweger, Morgan Freeman & Chris Rock.
For people who've discovered Jackie Chan through his American hit Rush Hour and want to learn what his Hong Kong movies are like, Project A is an excellent place to start. Chan plays a sailor in 19th-century Hong Kong; pirates have been terrorizing the seas for months and all efforts to combat them have been sabotaged by the corrupt chief of police and a criminal gang, who are in cahoots with the pirates. But the plot is hardly the point--a Jackie Chan movie is about astonishingly acrobatic action sequences and breathtaking stunts, and Project A has plenty. Of particular interest is a bicycle chase that is more suspenseful than any car chase you've ever seen. Chan is joined by Sammo Hung (star of the US TV series Martial Law) as a shifty con man who comes through when the chips are down. Project A also features Yuen Biao, a frequent co-star in Chan's movies, who's yet another astounding martial artist. But what separates Jackie Chan movies from other kung fu flicks is his sense of humour; every fight scene is punctuated by something--a clever use of a prop or sudden reversal of your expectations--that will make you bark with laughter. Sometimes it's just so exquisitely choreographed that the entire movie seems to float on a cloud of giddy delight. Jackie Chan is often compared to the classic silent comedians for his grace and timing--he lives up to it. --Bret Fetzer
Financial analyst Michael Boll seems to have everything: brains money a socially connected fiancee and a blindingly bright future. Then he meets Alex an impeccably dressed drifter with a fatal charm and an unsatiable appetite for wine women...and danger. Alex befriends Michael and takes him for a walk on the wild side-but Michael soon discovers that there's a terrible price to pay for life in the fast lane because hanging out with Alex...can be murder!
A martial arts adventure in which a young man out to avenge the murder of his brother finds him-self opposed by dozens of armed men. When it comes to a final showdown he is forced to pit all his strength against an enormous force of evil...
Kung fu superstar Simon Yuen (Drunken master) takes on a new disciple in the form of Cliff Lok (Duel of the 7 tigers) after his student is killed by the merciless Lama fighter (Lee Hoi San). He trains Cliff in the art of Slippery Snake kung fu to enable him to beat the Lama's whirlwind style and his army of fighters.
Hitman Hand Of Buddha: Korean super-kicker Hwang Jang Lee makes his directorial debut in this kick-fest Kung Fu flick! Seeking revenge for the murder of a family member our hero Hwang takes part in many memorable encounters including the famous Chopstick fight and several superbly choreographed fight scenes! Hell'z Windstaff: Based on the popular Jademan comic Hwang Jang Lee - co-star of the Jackie Chan classics 'Drunken Master' and 'Snake in The Eagle Shadow' - is the master of the long stick. A showcase for Hwang's amazing kicking skills and invincible pole techniques this no.1 box office smash blends slapstick comedy with excellent Kung Fu action.
A corrupt Ming guard frames an unsuspecting man for murder without realising the terrible price that the man's martial arts retribution will be...
Kao (Wei Pei) the duplicitous pivotal character has purchased a beautiful wife for 1 000 taels of gold; alas his rival the prodigious fighter Pei has paid her 2 000 taels to kill him. When loyalty can be purchased it no longer exists... With outstanding action choreography and notions of betrayed loyalty this early Wu Xia (martial chivalry) period piece was written and directed by John Woo becoming an essential point in the young artist's career and went on to directly influence most of 1980s Hong Kong action cinema.
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