An orphaned girl driven by poverty at such a young age makes a promise with an enchantress. In return for beauty and the admiration of every man she will never be with the man she loves. This spell cannot be broken unless the impossible happens: snow falling in spring and the dead coming back to life. Now a grown and beautiful princess she regrets her promise for all of the men she's loved has always been met with tragedy. In love again with a man behind a red armor and a golden mask who rescues her from death she is tormented by their inevitable parting. Meanwhile Kunlun the slave of a great general is searching for the lost memories of a family he once had. Soon the fate of these two intertwine when the princess believes the general to be her hero thus pulling him into this web of fate. What end will befallen our three characters? Are their fates already sealed by a higher power or can they still choose a life they want?
Produced by Jackie Chan (who also makes an uncredited cameo), Gen-X Cops is an attempt to kick-start a franchise that will play well in the international market--hence the odd mix of Cantonese and English dialogue throughout. Match, Alien and Jack are three unruly students kicked out of cadet college and adopted as a crack undercover unit of delinquent Gen-X Cops by a put-upon police inspector given to epileptic fits in times of stress. Augmented by token hacker chick Y2K, they are assigned to a case involving a shadowy, arms-dealing Yakuza and double-crossing Triad warlords. The principal cast, mainly made up of unknowns, models and Cantonese pop stars, inject their roles with an infectious charm and enthusiasm while Benny Chan (Code of Honour) admirably keeps a handle on the non-stop plot twists. The action relies more on gunplay and pyrotechnics than martial arts. The three leads dodge bullets and bomb blasts without the aid of stuntmen. Among several stunning set pieces are a gun battle in a labyrinthine boat warehouse, skydiving from skyscrapers and an explosive finale in Hong Kong's famed conference centre. On the DVD: Fully-animated menus and 30-chapter scene selection are just the tip of the iceberg with this feature-packed DVD. Extras include "No Pain No Gain", a 30-minute "making of" documentary, a music video for the Gen-X theme tune "You Can't Stop Me", in which the actors make like the Shanghai Sex Pistols but come off like Boyzone gone bad. There are also extensive cast and crew features and production notes. The transfer of the main feature is sharp and clear, presented in letterboxed widescreen with Dolby sound. An impressive selection of viewing options includes Cantonese dialogue with removable English sub-titles or an alternative English-dubbed audio track. --Chris Campion
Known as 'The Little Dragon' to legions of adoring fans Bruce Lee is regarded by many as the greatest martial arts legend who ever lived. Now discover his amazing untold story in this stunning biopic from the studio that brought you Jet Li's Warlords and the acclaimed Infernal Affairs Trilogy. From his birth on November 27th 1940 to his departure for San Francisco in 1959 discover how Bruce Lee lived through war and persecution and survived the brutal street-gangs of 1950's Hong Kong before going on to live his dreams. Produced by Robert Lee Bruce Lee's younger brother and based on his own first-hand experience Young Bruce Lee is a breathtaking and evocative homage to the man who uniquely brought the power and majesty of Chinese Kung Fu to millions around the world. Showcasing an incredible hi-impact tribute to the celebrated Coliseum fight from Way of the Dragon Young Bruce Lee is an inspirational motion picture event that is not to be missed!
An orphaned girl driven by poverty at such a young age makes a promise with an enchantress. In return for beauty and the admiration of every man she will never be with the man she loves. This spell cannot be broken unless the impossible happens: snow falling in spring and the dead coming back to life. Now a grown and beautiful princess she regrets her promise for all of the men she's loved has always been met with tragedy. In love again with a man behind a red armor and a golden mask who rescues her from death she is tormented by their inevitable parting. Meanwhile Kunlun the slave of a great general is searching for the lost memories of a family he once had. Soon the fate of these two intertwine when the princess believes the general to be her hero thus pulling him into this web of fate. What end will befallen our three characters? Are their fates already sealed by a higher power or can they still choose a life they want?
The amazing Jet Li plays a cop whose job keeps him from attending his son's junior kung fu competitions in The Enforcer. When sent undercover to infiltrate the gang of a brutal mob boss, his arrest--part of his cover story--exposes his son to humiliation in school. Meanwhile, his wife falls deeper into illness. The Enforcer is a classic Hong Kong blend of dazzling kung fu action and outrageously sentimental subplots. Yet as silly as some situations may seem (and let's be honest, they aren't any more ridiculous than your average Sly Stallone or Arnold Schwarzenegger movie), they're never boring, and when the spectacular fights begin it doesn't matter--Jet Li's stunning skill and natural charisma make him magnetic. Anita Mui--co-starring as a police detective tracking Li down--gets to do her share of fighting as well. In the finale, father and son team up for a battle as funny as it is spectacular. The stunts are jaw-dropping and the special effects, while not always perfectly realistic, are bursts of pure imagination.--Bret Fetzer, Amazon.com
For the first time in 28 years Enter The Dragon is available for viewing uncut with every martial arts moment restored to its full glory. Enter The Dragon takes Lee to the island fortress of a criminal warlord called Han whose martial arts academy covers up opium-smuggling and prostitution activities. To avenge the death of his sister Lee infiltrates the stronghold and enters Han's brutal martial arts tournament - a breathtaking visual feast of competitions fusing skills in Kung Fu
A triple bill of Hong Kong action classics from director Andrew Lau (Wai Keung Lau). The Stormriders: The most eagerly awaited Hong Kong movie event boasting Hong Kong's highest ever production budget and box office take. It is a visually stunning epic blend of swordplay explosive martial arts and breathtaking special effects to create the ultimate final fantasy. A Man Called Hero: Based on the comic book series by Ma Wing Shing 'A Man Called Hero' is a spectacular
When Tiger Wong (Nicholas Tse - New Police Story) uses his special Dragon Slaying Kick to protect an innocent family from Triads, he unwittingly takes a large gold medallion from one of his assailants.This is the Lousha Death Plaque - a powerful talisman belonging to one of the biggest criminal organisations in Asia.A marked man, Tiger is ambushed by a vicious gang, but is protected by a stranger with incredible martial arts skills. This man is Dragon (Donnie Yen - Hero). Tiger's estranged step-brother. Together with nunchakus expert, Turbo (Shawn Yue - Internal Affairs), these three street fighters must put aside their differences and stand alone against the might of the Lousha Gate.
The Enforcer: Li plays an undercover Chinese cop sent to track down a notorious criminal in Hong Kong. There he ultimately teams up with his young son an incredible kung fu master in the making. Together they lay down the law... Spectacular thrill-a-minute entertainment with knockout intensity this is a can't miss event for Jet Li fans and a must-see for anyone who's looking for some real action! The Defender: Action superstar Jet Li powers onto the screen in a non-stop action thriller about loyalty betrayal and revenge. Li plays a hard hitting and highly trained bodyguard hired by a wealthy businessman to protect his beautiful girlfriend after she witnesses a murder. But things get sticky when the bodyguard and the girlfriend begin to develop feelings for one another. Then while protecting the sexy witness Li kills the brother of one of the assassins and becomes the target for retribution himself. Featuring the always amazing Jet Li performing all of his own hand-to-hand combat 'The Defender' is a must-see for action fans everywhere!
Invisible Target
Pulse-pounding, intense and compelling, "Beast Stalker" is a razor-edge crime-thriller featuring explosive action and some of the most visually stunning car chase sequences of recent years.
Jackie Chan makes a welcome return to Hong Kong cinema and to spectacular form in this action-packed crime thriller.
The 'Young And Dangerous' trilogy is a land mark in Hong Kong cinema and is acknowledged as single-handedly revitalising the 'gangster' genre in the late nineties controversially glamorising the triad lifestyle. This new-wave energy created by acclaimed director Andrew Lau is a unique blend of pop-promo imagery and tough urban street violence sustained by a collection of stunning performances from a star studded cast. Finally the 'Young And Dangerous' trilogy is now available in the ultimate collection... together as they were always meant to be. Young And Dangerous: Welcome to the jungle... Rising through the ranks with the stealth of cruise missiles Chan Ho Nam and schoolyard buddies Chicken Chiu Fao Pan and Yee become formidable players within the notorious Hong Kong Society Triad. Under the fatherly guidance of Uncle B and the watchful eye of society head Chiang Chan and his entourage of Wise Guys flourish. But a failed assassination attempt in Macau leaves Chan alienated Chicken a fugitive on the run in Taiwan and former rival Ugly Kwan the prime candidate to take over the leadership. But defeat is one thing these Wise Guys won't take lying down! A deadly counter-plan hatched Chan steers headlong into a deadly face-off with his nemesis of the past ten years the vicious and brutal Kwan. Young And Dangerous 2: Returning in the second kinetic outing in the series Chan Ho Nam has become a branch leader within the Hung Hing Society celebrating by launching his first club with childhood sweetheart Smartie into the ambivalent festives of a flourishing triad society Taiwanese figure-head Liu King arrives to form an uneasy alliance with the Hung Hing Society. And in tow comes with him his Japanese mistress Ting Siu Yiu with whom Chicken has become entangled with whilst on the run in Taiwan. A power struggle erupts that threatens to rip the fabric of the Hung Hing Society Asunder and if played properly leave Chan and his followers eliminated. With the comic-strip paneling and Day-Glo art direction of the first film director Andrew Lau crafts in this sequel an altogether faster paced and punchier serving of action cinema. Again starring the dynamic Ekin Cheng and this time out toplining a scene-stealing performance by the insanely talented Jordan Chan as Chicken Chiu Young and Dangerous 2 is more than anyone could wish for in a sequel. Featuring a catchy rock score with songs by both Cheng and Chan and an over the top cameo by Bunman himself award winning actor Anthony Wong as Chan's Triad rival the sleazy Tai Fai. Young And Dangerous 3: Things begin to settle down a bit for the Triad Boys as life returns to 'normal' after the clash with the Taiwanese gang. Ho Nam tries to nurse the injured Smartie back to health and Chicken finds a new love interest in the form of the priest's trash-talking daughter (Karen Mok). The peace is shattered when yet again another rival steps up to try to take Ho Nam down setting Nam up for the murder of the president of Hung Hing during a trip to Amsterdam. Once again Ho Nam must fight to protect his name and his brothers...
Tsui Hark's triumphant return to making a film set in the present day, Time and Tide, is so fast-moving and kinetically stylised that at times the plot's coherence has to be taken on trust. Young barman Tyler (Nicholas Tse) gets a lesbian cop pregnant after a drunken one-night stand when she fell out with her lover. He feels an obligation to raise money to help her and takes a job in the third-rate bodyguard company of Uncle Li (Anthony Wong), showing a real flair for the job, but not for Li's over-organised system. Coincidentally, he befriends Jack (Wu Bai), husband of the daughter of Li's main client, but also a retired mercenary, whose former allies are in town and up to no good. The two friends find themselves intermittently co-operating and opposed as they pursue their separate agendas; the violence, the bodycount and the special effects all escalate continually. Highlights include some spectacular scenes of grappling down skyscrapers and Tyler's delivering the baby of his friend's wife while she shoots one of her husband's enemies over his shoulder--Tsui Hark's take on the post-John Woo thriller is entertainingly exaggerated and semi-parodic. On the DVD: The DVD has a choice of English, German and Cantonese dubbing and subtitles in 18 languages from Hindi to Icelandic, and comes with filmographies and theatrical trailers. The soundtrack, full of loud music and explosions, is presented in an abrasively loud Dolby Sound. The film is presented in widescreen letterbox in the film's original 2.35:1 aspect ratio; the digital format brings out its deliberately garish colours and use of shadows. --Roz Kaveney
Returning in the second kinetic outing in the series Chan Ho Nam has become a branch leader within the Hung Hing Society celebrating by launching his first club with childhood sweetheart Smartie into the ambivalent festives of a flourishing triad society Taiwanese figure-head Liu King arrives to form an uneasy alliance with the Hung Hing Society. And in tow comes with him his Japanese mistress Ting Siu Yiu with whom ""Chicken"" has become entangled with whilst on the run in Taiw
The epic story of a man who challenged the limits of courage and fought for the heart of a nation. When his wife and entire village are brutally murdered by evil Manchu soldiers the master warrior Kwun (Jet Li) sets out on a mission of vengeance with the only survivor of the massacre - his son Ting. For seven years the two journey across ancient China on their quest for revenge always staying one step ahead of the deadly army. But Kwun is forced to face the past when they come across a wealthy benefactor with five young Shaolin masters in his charge who unbeknownst to Kwun have the detailed map to a priceless treasure trove tattooed on their backs. It is not long before Manchu officials find out about the maps and deadly soldiers came after the masters. Now in an ancient battle that will pit Kwun against one of the very soldiers who helped to kill his family he and Ting will unite with the young masters of Shaolin for a fight to the death. Get ready for an ancient martial arts battle with the world's most masterful warriors!
Martial arts superstar Carter Wong portrays a revolutionary who is an expert in the Iron Finger style of kung fu. When his mother is kidnapped he is forced by his enemy James Tien to destroy a group of subversive warlords including renegade monk Kam Kong and 5 Element Venom man Chen Tien Chee. Non-stop no-holds barred fight action make this a must for any fan of the martial arts in this world exclusive small screen premiere.
An example of Hong Kong action cinema at its most mainstream, A Man Called Hero owes perhaps more to the films of Steven Segal than it does those of John Woo. The tale of a mythical hero who borders on the status of superhero, the film is stripped of any potential credibility by some of the most appalling dubbing ever seen at the cinema. While the original Chinese cast may inject the movie with passion, their American voice-over replacements obviously never made it past the sincere section of acting class. Each line is delivered with such false earnestness that the film sounds like a cross between Days of Our Lives and an episode of Pokémon. No cinematic cliché is left untouched, suggesting that this is not just a case of something lost in the translation but just a bad film... in anybody's language. The world-wide success of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon has proved that there is a huge market for original Eastern cinema, even more reason to avoid the pointless rehashing of the worst of Hollywood that A Man Called Hero undoubtedly is. --Phil Udell
A must have purchase for all action cinema fans! A late night cinema classic see the terrifying White Hair General battle the energetic Venom kid in one of Kung Fu Cinema's best loved finals.
During Hong Kong's hottest summer on record, seven stories crisscross, magically intertwining and affecting each other: A chauffeur and a foot masseuse romance through text messages, unaware of each other's identities; an innocent factory girl asks her admirer to stand outside in the heat for 100 days to prove his love; a sushi chef prepares the perfect meal so that the food critic he loves will stay with him forever; a blinded photographer must locate the beautiful model he insulted; an old man desperately searches for an antique light bulb for the shrine of his late wife and each night an air conditioner repairman challenges a mystery girl to a road race. Intense temperature sparks intense emotions as the fates of these couples are tested when a blackout spreads across Hong Kong and the city falls into chaos.
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