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Once Upon A Time in China and America
Once Upon A Time in China and America marked the return of Jet Li to the Wong Fei Hung series since leaving after the third film. Naturally Li fills the shoes of Master Wong once again...
written by: Michael Pratt |
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Bodyguard from Beijing (The Defender)
Now this is a film that seems to divide fans. Some love it. Some hate it. A Hong Kong take on the Hollywood blockbuster, The Bodyguard, Bodyguard from Beijing is an uneven film for sure, but still a quality product.
written by: Andrew Skeates |
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High Risk (Meltdown)
Jet Li plays Kit, an ex military officer who, after troublesome times on duty, leaves to work as a stuntman double and bodyguard to action movie star Frankie Lone (Jacky Cheung). Coincidently a gang headed by the ...
written by: Michael Pratt |
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Fearless
Is this to be Jet Li's last 'action' movie, his last 'martial arts' movie, his last 'martial arts epic' or his last 'Wushu' movie? We are not really sure, either way Jet Li will not be doing another film like Fearless for a long time.
written by: Paul Richmond |
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Hitman
A rather underrated gem of Jet Li’s, Hitman came after his success in Lethal Weapon 4 and before he went Stateside with the likes of Romeo Must Die and The One. A mixture of genres from drama, to light comedy, to violent action, Hitman is vital viewing even if ...
written by: Andrew Skeates |
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The Legend (Fong Sai-yuk)
In 1993 Jet Li left behind the role of Wong Fei-hung to play another Cantonese folk hero, the young and mischievous Fong Sai-yuk, in the movie of the same name (re-titled The Legend in some Western markets).
written by: Michael Pratt |
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This is Kung Fu
This is Kung Fu is self-explanatory title for a documentary showcasing the best of the Chinese martial art. The film introduces kung fu to the viewer as well as highlighting classic Chinese landmarks and scenery, including a tour of Shaolin Temple.
written by: Michael Pratt |
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Born to Defend
Despite being only his fourth starring role, Born To Defend marked Jet Li’s directorial debut (and his only effort as a director so far). With his intense screen presence ...
written by: Andrew Skeates
Photo courtesy of fangirl.kommie/comiks.com |
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Last Hero in China
Jet Li leaves Tsui Hark?s Wong Fei-hung series but retains the role under the direction of Wong Jing in this breakaway Wong Fei-hung movie. A couple of the usual stock characters are also present as part of a very...
written by: Michael Pratt |
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Cradle to the Grave
Sometimes in life we come across people of talent, people who make you drop your jaw in amazement. The world is fully aware of this talent with regard to Jet Li, whose skill is still unsurpassed.
written by: Kasha Van Sant |
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Kiss of the Dragon
Hailed as the potential saviour of Jet Li, the pioneering instrument which would launch him head first into western cinematic stardom.
written by: Kasha Van Sant |
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Romeo Must Die
Picture the scene. Deadly leather clad triad motor cyclists, a prison riot, street gangs in mid air acrobatics. There can only be one man responsible for this kind of mayhem. Indeed the Summer of 2000 saw the release of...
written by: Kasha Van Sant |
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Lethal Weapon 4
For those of you who stopped counting, or rather stopped watching the Lethal Weapon saga after number three; we are here to remind you of number four. Aside from the same old Riggs and Murtaugh comic capers, this is memorable...
written by: Kasha Van Sant |
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Black Mask
Directed by Daniel Lee Yan-gong, this debut is based upon the popular American comic book and was dubbed as a new futuristic superhero story with high violence ratio. With legendary director Tsui Hark violence ratio.
written by: Kasha Van Sant |
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Fist Of Legend
Gordon Chang Ka-Seung screenwriter of Bodyguard from Beijing, scriptwrites and directs this Jet Li production made by the actor as a homage to his idol Bruce Lee. Li's admiration for the martial arts legend is not unknown, thus...
written by: Kasha Van Sant
Photo courtesy of stomptokyo.com |
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The Evil Cult
Wong Jing directs this 1993 film based upon a novel of his own writing. The story follows the life of young Chang Mo Kei (Jet Li) whose parents belong to the opposing sides of two opposing warring clans.
written by: Kasha Van Sant
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Once Upon a Time in China 3
The third instalment which follows the adventures of the famed Wong Fei Hung, is set in the 1890s. It also charts the journeys of his trusted Aunt Yee (Rosamund Kwan) and Leung Foon (Max Mok).
written by: Kasha Van Sant |
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Swordsman 2
Jet Li and Tsui Hark once again embark upon a period piece in the sequel to the Swordsman film. Based upon the novel by Louis Cha, The Proud and Laughing Warrior.
written by: Kasha Van Sant
Pic courtesy of hkdvdheaven.co.uk |
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The Master
Jet Li plays Jet in this 1992 Tsui Hark film, which sees Jet the former pupil of his sifu ( Yuen Wah) arrive in Los Angeles in search of his teacher. Yuen Wah plays Tak, the victim of one of his ex pupils Jonny (Jerry Trimble), who...
written by: Kasha Van Sant |
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Once Upon a Time in China 2
With the success of Once Upon a Time in China under Golden Harvest's belt, Tsui Hark was quick to capitalise on the vast potential of Jet Li, before long, a sequel was penned and in production. Now, the ...
written by: Kasha Van Sant |
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Once Upon a Time in China 1
1991 heralded the production of one of the most influential film making outputs of the Hong Kong film machine. Tsui Hark was at the helm of the film which not only spawned many cinematic offspring...
written by: Kasha Van Sant |
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My Father is a Hero
My Father is a Hero (or The Enforcer as it is known in these parts) is one of the best collaborations between Jet Li and Hong Kong Action maestro Cory Yuen Kwai. Blending effective storytelling, competent drama, some...
written by: Andrew Skeates. |
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Hero
Directed by Zhang Yimou, Hero is another big-budget martial arts epic in the vain of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, complete with foreign investment.Like its predecessor Hero fuses love, tragedy, fantasy and chivalry...
written by: Michael Pratt |
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Unleashed
Unleashed really is a unique picture. Part drama, part fairytale, part martial arts action the film marks a brave direction for Jet Li as he fuses some of his best acting with some of his finest (and toughest) martial arts combat.
written by: Andrew Skeates. |
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Dr Wai in the Scriptures with No Words
Dr Wai in the Scriptures with No Words is a cross between Indian Jones and a Hong Kong fantasy martial arts film. The film borrows images from Raiders Of The Lost Ark and mixes them in with Hong Kong's...
written by: Michael Pratt |
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