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6 days ago

New Fist Of Fury (1976) Review | Far East Films It might not be as beloved as films like ‘Police Story’ or even ‘Snake in the Eagle’s Shadow’ (which would follow three years later), but it has enough going for it to deserve a reappraisal.

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2 weeks ago

King Eagle (1971) Review | Far East Films Cheh’s artistry is not always given the credit it deserves, as there is much focus on his mixture of heroism and mayhem, but not as much on how he presents the work.

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1 month ago

The Ugly (2025) Review | Far East Films Starting slowly, peppered with moments that burrow under the skin and concluding with a gut punch, ‘The Ugly’ is something very special indeed.

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1 month ago

Scare Out (2026) Review | Far East Films ‘Scare Out’ outgrows its gimmicks and builds into an interesting espionage thriller that threatens to be better than it eventually proves to be.

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1 month ago

Escape From The 21st Century (2024) Review | Far East Films For all its faults, ‘Escape from the 21st Century’ is Chinese cinema probing into a different direction and that, in itself, is quite refreshing.

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2 months ago

Back To The Past (2025) Review | Far East Films ‘Back to the Past’ is entertaining though quickly forgettable unless you have a connection with its predecessor or a willingness to rush through all 40 episodes of it beforehand.

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3 months ago

Carry On Doctors And Nurses (1985) - Review - Far East Films While ‘Carry On Doctors and Nurses’ doesn’t provide a steady stream of laughs, it’s not a complete waste of time.

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3 months ago

Fight For Tomorrow (2025) - Review - Far East Films ‘Fight for Tomorrow’ is a fine Hong Kong drama with occasional smatterings of action and I would recommend seeking it out.

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4 months ago

Mission Kiss And Kill (1979) - Review - Far East Films ‘Mission Kiss and Kill’ rewards patience with even the fight choreography getting better as the story continues, a duel on empty wine jars being an obvious highlight.

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4 months ago

Yojimbo (1961) - Review - Far East Films From the opening frames to the triumphant ending, every frame in this work of sublime cinema is an unbridled joy, an ingenious mixture of excitement, character and dry humour.

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5 months ago

The Five Venoms (1978) - Review - Far East Films The film that started it all has an intriguing mystery element to it that keeps the viewer engaged in the storyline and Chang Cheh even plays with elements of gothic horror in the way it’s shot.

REVIEW: The Five Venoms (1978) #TheFiveVenoms #五毒 #HongKongFilm #Review #ChangCheh #ChiangSheng #PhilipKwok #SunChien #LuFeng #LoMeng #AndrewSaroch

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5 months ago

Shaolin Temple (1982) - Review - Far East Films Rough around the edges it might be, but ‘Shaolin Temple’ is more than a milestone in China’s cinematic history – it’s an ambitious production that manages to pay off.

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5 months ago

The Villagers (2018) - Review - Far East Films ‘The Villagers’ is a fine action-thriller, tackling darker themes while still being able to weave in humour and pathos. Highly recommended.

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6 months ago

Vengeance Of A Snow Girl (1971) - Review - Far East Films There’s crisp action throughout, a captivating story, a bittersweet ending and plenty of ammunition to suggest that Lo Wei did know what he was doing.

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6 months ago

Love Never Ends (2023) - Review - Far East Films A heart-warming love story, a powerful comment on the treatment of the elderly in China (though it can be extended worldwide) and a stunning drama that looks at how the marginalised survive.

REVIEW: Love Never Ends (2023) #LoveNeverEnds #我爱你 #ChineseFilm #Review #HanYan #NiDahong #KaraHui #TonyLeungKaFai #CeciliaYip #AndrewSaroch

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7 months ago

Hitman In The Hand Of Buddha (1981) - Review - Far East Films ‘Hitman in the Hand of Buddha’ is often very decent, but its flaws drag it away from approaching the top tier of the genre.

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8 months ago

Invincible Swordsman (2025) - Review - Far East Films The action is slick and just about gets the balance right between computer effects and practical choreography, while the cast are appealing.

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8 months ago

The Moon Thieves (2024) - Review - Far East Films ‘The Moon Thieves’ is a decent action thriller that never quite ignites in the way that the classics do, but has plenty to recommend it.

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8 months ago

The 14 Amazons (1972) - Review - Far East Films ‘The 14 Amazons’ is one of those brash, bold and defiant Hong Kong hits of yesteryear that continues to find new admirers.

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9 months ago

The Last Dance (2024) - Review - Far East Films It doesn’t always draw the viewer in the way that might be expected, yet it eventually develops into an intriguing drama where a fusion of exceptional acting and thoughtful direction ensure its succes...

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9 months ago

Nine-Ring Golden Dagger (2024) - Review - Far East Films ‘Nine-Ring Gold Dagger’ might not have that hook that keeps the viewer on board throughout, but there is enough promise to make it a more than adequate watch.

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10 months ago

Crisis Negotiators (2024) - Review - Far East Films Herman Yau’s remake is, to be honest, unnecessary. It doesn’t add much to the source material and, when compared side-by-side, comes off poorly.

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10 months ago

Funny Soccer (2016) - Review - Far East Films While it is a good idea that is probably stretched beyond its running time, there is something quite heartening about ‘Funny Soccer’.

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10 months ago

The Lady Assassin (1983) - Review - Far East Films ‘The Lady Assassin’ is very good, but there is the nagging feeling that this could have been even better with a little discernment.

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11 months ago

Time Still Turns The Pages (2023) - Review - Far East Films ‘Time Still Turns the Pages’ is a film that intends to create necessary debate about the next generation and their mental health – it achieves its aim with skill and humanity.

REVIEW: Time Still Turns The Pages (2023) #TimeStillTurnsThePages #年少日記 #HongKongFilm #Review #NickCheuk #SiuyeaLo #RonaldCheng #SeanWong #HannaChan #CurtisHo #AndrewSaroch

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11 months ago

Sanshiro Sugata (1943) - Review - Far East Films It’s rough around the edges to be sure, but there’s much to be savoured here; Kurosawa gets more out of this condensed 80 minutes than many filmmakers get from three hours or so.

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1 year ago

Two Jolly Cops (1985) - Review - Far East Films ‘Two Jolly Cops’ starts with a modest spark, but pours a bucket of water on this immediately; what follows is ninety minutes of utter boredom.

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1 year ago

In Between Loves (1989) - Review - Far East Films A partial remake of ‘Eyewitness’, the flawed, but diverting 1981 William Hurt/Sigourney Weaver thriller, ‘In Between Loves’ starts with promise only to quickly lose it all.

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1 year ago

Crazy Nuts Of Kung Fu (1974) - Review - Far East Films The finale offers a solid conclusion to a production that has promise but never quite delivers on it – ‘Crazy Nuts of Kung Fu’ is never really the kung-fu buddy film you hope it will be.

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1 year ago

Mama's Affair (2022) - Review - Far East Films It’s another story about the quiet drama of everyday life despite being set in the music industry and while Hong Kong keeps making films that stay true to their roots, I’ll always be watching.

REVIEW: Mama’s Affair (2022) #MamasAffair #阿媽有咗第二個 #HongKongFilm #Review #KearenPang #TeresaMo #KeungTo #JerLau #AmyTang #VincentWan #AndrewSaroch