Hong Kong was once at the forefront of action cinema the world over. While the ’80s were a time of maximalist, muscular blockbusters flooding out of the United States, the East Asian city (then a British colony) punched well above its weight. Following the work done by Bruce Lee and the Shaw Brothers to soften […]
Tag: martial arts movie
Karate Kid: Legends Review
The Karate Kid is a beloved franchise that has spanned many forms of media. The sixth entry in this four-decades-long franchise acts as a legacy sequel to the original trilogy and the 2010 remake. Li Fong (Ben Wang) is a martial arts prodigy and Mr. Han’s (Jackie Chan) nephew. Li is forced to move to […]
Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In Review
Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In is a Hong Kong action crime film that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival as a part of their Out of Competition Midnight Screenings. Chan Lok-kwan (Raymond Lam) is a refugee who arrived in 1980s Hong Kong. After being screwed over by the Triads, Lok finds refuge in the infamous […]
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Review
The Marvel Cinematic Universe enters the world of martial arts fantasy with Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Shaun (Simu Liu) is a valet in San Francisco whose friends think isn’t living up to his potential. Yet he harbours a deep dark secret because his real name is Shang-Chi and his father, Xu […]




