John Woo goes into light-hearted (but still heroic bloodshed) mode in this rather pretentious heist-comedy with jarring tonal shifts.
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Once a Thief (1991)
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Tag / Hong Kong
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Autumn Moon (1992)
A Japanese man and a Hong Kong schoolgirl try to find meaning in their lonely existence as they are faced with uncertainties of the future in this thoughtful and introspective drama.
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Soong Sisters, The (1997)
China’s turbulent 20th century history is captured sweepingly in Mabel Cheung’s effective if straightforward film about the contributions and exploits of three pivotal sisters.
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Better Tomorrow II, A (1987)
Pales in comparison to the first movie, Woo’s sequel (which suffered tremendously in post-production) has excellent action but a poorly-constructed story.
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Red Dust (1990)
One could maybe marvel at its storytelling efficiency with a 90-minute narrative spanning decades of tumultuous modern Chinese history, but it doesn’t quite know whether to be epic or cheesy in its treatment.
C’est la vie, mon cheri (1993)
Continue reading →This is Hong Kong tear-jerking melodrama at its best, boasting a superb performance by Anita Yuen.
Great Magician, The (2011)
Though backed by a strong cast, this is a movie of two halves with an inconsistent tone.
