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• Police Story | DVD | (24/09/2001) from £9.75   |  Saving you £10.24 (105.03%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Jackie Chan has become a genre unto himself, and watching Police Story, you'll understand why. The plot is minimal: Chan is a hero cop involved in a raid that goes wrong. He's assigned to guard a witness, the kingpin's attractive female secretary (Brigitte Lin). For the rest of the film, Chan's protecting himself from the secretary, from the gangsters out to silence her and from his own jealous girlfriend (Maggie Cheung). But watching Chan for plot is like watching porno for existential themes. While most modern action films steal cues from Westerns, Chan condenses those open mesas into the dense throngs of modern Hong Kong--and tosses in Buster Keaton slapstick. For example, when the opening raid goes haywire, there's an unbelievable car chase through the steep huddle of a hillside shantytown. That's through. No roads, just shacks. Flimsy shacks. As the film progresses, Chan scales a speeding bus using an umbrella, uses cow dung as an excuse to break into some Shaolin moonwalking and transforms an urban shopping mall into a demented gymnasium (think clothes racks, escalators, and lots of plate glass displays). Chan is amazingly versatile both physically and emotionally--and he's a secure enough star-director to let his co-stars shine, too. --Grant Balfour

• Lara Croft - Tomb Raider / Tomb Raider 2: The Cradle Of Life | DVD | (02/02/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £26.99

  Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life may be an improvement on its 2001 predecessor, but its appeal is mostly aimed at fans of the video games that inspired both movies. That pretty much leaves you with some fun but familiar action sequences, and the ever-alluring sight of Angelina Jolie (reprising her title role) as she swims, swings, kicks, shoots, flies, jet-skis, motorcycles, and free-falls her way toward saving the world, this time by making sure that a grimacing villain (Ciaran Hinds) doesn't open Pandora's Box (yes, the actual mythological object) and unleash a deadly plague that will "weed out" the global population. Exotic locations add to Jolie's own coolly erotic appeal, but we're left wondering if this franchise has anywhere else to go. --Jeff Shannon

• Early Hou Hsiao-Hsien: THREE FILMS 1980-1983 | Blu Ray | (16/04/2018) from £14.29   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  One of world cinema's most dynamic and highly regarded auteurs, Hou Hsiao-hsien has influenced entire generations of filmmakers and was once dubbed one of the three directors most crucial to the future of cinema. The Masters of Cinema Series is proud to present three films from early in his career, Cute Girl, The Green, Green Grass of Home and The Boys from Fengkuei, all making their worldwide debut on Blu-ray. Cute Girl (1980) A young bride-to-be falls for a laid-back land surveyor whilst visiting her family in the countryside. Conceived as a commercial vehicle for popular Hong Kong singer Kenny Bee, this romantic comedy was Hou Hsiao-hsien's debut feature. The Green, Green Grass of Home (1982) A substitute teacher (again played by Kenny Bee) moves to a remote village, where he falls in love with another teacher at the local school. The Boys from Fengkuei (1983) Three young men leave their fishing village for the city to look for work, where they face some harsh realities about growing up. The film which established Hou Hsiao-hsien as a leading figure of the Taiwanese New Wave, The Boys from Fengkuei was rapturously received in Europe and is often considered the director's first mature masterwork. Features: Limited Edition O-card [2000 copies First Print Run Only] In a 1988 worldwide critics' poll, Multi Award Winning Chinese Director HOU HSIAO-HSIEN was championed as one of the three directors most crucial to the future of cinema The Boys From Fengkuei Won the Golden Montgolfiere Award at the 1984 Nantes Three Continents Festival The Green, Green Grass Of Home Won the Golden Horse Award for Best Child Star (Pin-chun Chou) at the 1982 Golden Horse Film Festival Available for the first time in the UK and for the first time on Blu-ray anywhere in the world

• The Bride With White Hair (1993) (Eureka Classics) Blu-ray | Blu Ray | (09/11/2020) from £18.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Ronny Yu (The Phantom Lover; Warriors Of Virtue; The Bride of Chucky) directs this highly operatic fable based on a well-known martial arts novel with Leslie Cheung (A Better Tomorrow; Farewell, My Concubine) and Brigitte Lin (Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain; Police Story) as doomed lovers caught in the crossfire of warring clans. Cheung plays Zhuo Yihang, a rebellious but extremely talented swordsman of the Wudang Sect (aka the Wu-Tang Clan, a fictional martial arts sect that appears in many wuxia novels and films). One day he meets and falls in love with Lian Nichang (Lin), the adopted daughter of a rival cult led by the villainous Ji Wushuang. Zhuo convinces Lian to leave the cult to be with him, a decision which will ultimately lead to death and betrayal. With beautiful cinematography by Peter Pau (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) and over-the-top action sequences, The Bride with White Hair is one of the best swordplay fantasy films ever made, and Eureka Classics is proud to present the film from a brand new 4K restoration in its UK debut on Blu-ray. Special Features: Limited Edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling [First Print Run of 2000 units only] 1080p presentation on Blu-ray from a stunning new 4K restoration Cantonese audio, available in original mono and restored 5.1 presentations Optional English and Mandarin audio tracks Newly translated English subtitles Brand new feature length audio commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) Audio commentary with director Ronny Yu Brand new interview with director Ronny Yu Archival making of featurette Limited Edition collector's booklet featuring new writing by James Oliver [2000 copies ONLY]

• Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life | DVD | (02/02/2004) from £2.99   |  Saving you £17.00 (568.56%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Angelina Jolie returns as archaeologist and explorer extraordinaire Lara Croft who has to journey to a sunken underwater temple that leads to a sphere containing the mythical Pandora's Box.

• Dragon Fist | DVD | (22/10/2001) from £6.38   |  Saving you £6.61 (103.61%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Jackie offers his first real serious performance in this tale of a dishonoured student of the Dragon Fist sect hell-bent on revenge for the death of his teacher. The powerhouse fight choreography combined with dramatic acting from Chan makes 'Dragon Fist' an electrically charged movie with an all-out explosive ending!

• The Bride With White Hair | DVD | (25/06/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  With its rich visuals textures and its fast & furious action 'The Bride With White Hair' is a dazzling combination of fantasy and martial arts. Armed with a deadly whip that can rip her enemies apart the Bride is a fierce and beautiful warrior raised by wolves and working for the cult leader Chi-Wu-Shang a malevolent siamese twin consisting of brother and sister. When the Bride falls in love with rival leader Yi-Hang heir to the rival Chung Yuan clan she attempts to leave her evil master but he wreaks deadly revenge by brutally slaughtering the leaders of the Chung Yuan. Ferocious with rage the Bride sets out on her own savage quest for vengeance... From Hong Kong director Ronny Yu and featuring powerful performances from Brigitte Lin in the title role 'The Bride With White Hair' is packed full of spectacular stunts special effects imagination and adventure.

• Full Time Killer | DVD | (29/03/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Two hit men in Hong Kong battle it out for the title of King Killer as an Interpol agent closes in.

• Dragon Takeaway | DVD | (04/06/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  A triple DVD box set brimming with marvellous martial arts movie action! Legend Of The Drunken Tiger: Cheong San is opposed to the Ching Dynasty and the film begins with him and his betrothed battling government officials in a war of attrition. Unfortunately for Cheong just as they force the officials to flee the occupation forces of Europe and the US turn up. Now a far greater challenge than before now stands in the way of freedom... (Dir. Robert Tai 1992) Martial Art

• Dragon Fist | DVD | (11/06/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £16.99

  Jackie offers his first real serious performance in this tale of a dishonoured student of the Dragon Fist sect hell-bent on revenge for the death of his teacher. The powerhouse fight choreography combined with dramatic acting from Chan makes 'Dragon Fist' an electrically charged movie with an all-out explosive ending!

• A Hero's Tears | DVD | (13/06/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Chop-socky action of the highest order!

• Johnnie To Box Set | DVD | (18/01/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Contains Fulltime Killer and Breaking News Cannes favourite Johnnie To (Election 1 & 2 Exiled) puts new twists on classic genres in these modern takes on the Hitman and Hostage genres. Fulltime Killer Johnny To (Heroic Trio The Barefoot Kid) directs this thriller which stars Andy Lau as Tok a mysterious and flamboyant hitman who challenges the reigning top assassin known as O for supremacy. Tok's string of high-profile and somewhat careless hits have not only made him the talk of the underworld but also attracted the attention of Interpol Inspector Lee who longs to put away both O and his challenger. Breaking News From the director of Fulltime Killer comes one of the most explosive and unrelenting action films to ever come out of Asia. After a televised bank robbery is dangerously mismanaged by the Hong Kong police five bank robbers escape leaving a bloodbath behind them. Taking refuge in a labyrinthine housing complex the criminals are quickly surrounded. In order to regain credibility ambitious Commissioner Rebecca Fong attempts to manipulate the media to her own advantage. But the robbers are also able to draw on the power of the media... High octane and visually stunning Johnnie To's Breaking News is a fascinating look at the power of today's media.

• Dragon Fist | DVD | (19/05/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £7.99

  Jackie offers his first real serious performance in this tale of a dishonoured student of the Dragon Fist sect hell-bent on revenge for the death of his teacher. The powerhouse fight choreography combined with dramatic acting from Chan makes 'Dragon Fist' an electrically charged movie with an all-out explosive ending!

• Young Hero | DVD | (25/06/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Hwang jang lee plays a Japanese bushido master who has come to China to destroy all kung fu fighters enter Fok Yuen Gap (Yuan Mao - Jackie Chan's real life kung fu brother) the founder of The Ching Wu Martial arts association after his Father (Kwan Young Moon) gets beaten by Hwang and his posse he trains his secret water technique to defeat Hwangs Merciless Kicks of doom and bring peace to the martial world once more. A real treat for martial arts movie fan never before released in the world on DVD see the mighty kicks of Hwang Jang Lee (Drunken Master) vs. the acrobatic prowess of Yuan Mao (Magnificent Butcher)