It’s still epic, but it is not as satisfying as the first chapter.
Tag / Hong Kong
Red Cliff (2008)
John Woo returns to form with this epic historical drama with lots of action to spare.
Bullet in the Head (1990)
There’s so much action in this movie that it leaves you dazed, yet despite its excesses the drama remains utterly convincing.
Killer, The (1989)
This is a top-tier ‘heroic bloodshed’ picture by John Woo—a masterclass in action filmmaking with that rare commitment to pathos.
Hard Boiled (1992)
Represents everything that is virile about John Woo’s unique brand of action cinema.
Better Tomorrow, A (1986)
You really can’t get any more ‘Hong Kong classic’ than this masterful actioner by John Woo.
Love in a Fallen City (1984)
It’s not a bad adaptation of Eileen Chang’s novella, but Ann Hui’s film here doesn’t really feel resonating or powerful enough to work.
