Andy Lau Archives - DVD Review & High Definition

The Great Wall

May 18, 2017 // 0 Comments

Director Yimou Zhang has been an icon for many lovers of Hong Kong cinema and he has built a reputation among American audiences as well with films such as “Hero,” “House of Flying Daggers” and “Curse of the Golden Flower.” Now, adding true [...]

Don’t let “The Great Wall” keep you out!

March 27, 2017 // 0 Comments

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has just unveiled the upcoming release of The Great Wall, scheduling its release on 4K UHD, Blu-Ray Disc and DVD in late May. Starring Matt Damon and directed by one of the most breathtaking visual stylists of our [...]

“Firestorm” blazes to Blu-Ray and DVD in September

July 29, 2014 // 0 Comments

Well Go USA Entertainment has announced the upcoming release of the Hong Kong action film Firestorm, scheduling it for Blu-Ray and DVD release in September. A storm is heading toward the city of Hong Kong, threatening the lives of everyone in its path. [...]

Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame

November 14, 2011 // 0 Comments

When I heard that Tsui Hark's latest film, "Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame" came to Blu-Ray Disc, I simply had to have a copy to check out. Ever since I saw "A Chinese Ghost Story" in my youth, I've been a [...]

House Of Flying Daggers

April 5, 2005 // 0 Comments

It took them 8 years but finally, Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment has got it right. After regularly butchering the Hong Kong movies they had in their licensed library with sub-par transfers and no supplements to speak of, finally the studio has [...]

The Moon Warriors

July 17, 2003 // 0 Comments

Certain Hong Kong films are just lining up famous names with seemingly no end, guaranteeing a fascinating experience. "The Moon Warriors" is certainly one of these films. Directed by none other than Sammo Hung, with the action scenes [...]

The Duel

August 30, 2001 // 0 Comments

Since "The Storm Riders" has conquered the Hong Kong box office some time ago, it has not only revived theatrical revenues in Hong Kong in general, as expected – and hoped for – it has also brought forth a number of films that put [...]

Armageddon (HK)

June 28, 2001 // 0 Comments

Unlike the Michael Bay blockbuster of the same name, Gordon Chan’s "Armageddon, " also known under its original title "Tian di xiong xin," does not predict an end of the world by forces from outer space, but from force much more [...]

Rich And Famous / Tragic Hero

October 19, 2000 // 0 Comments

Tai Seng Video Marketing has been preparing two new domestic releases for fans of Hong Kong cinema. This time Tai Seng is serving up an epic story of the Chinese Mafia, surrounding the mob boss Lee Ah-Chai, portrayed with suave by Chow Yun-Fat. Coming on [...]

Saviour Of The Soul

February 9, 2000 // 0 Comments

If there is one thing, Hong Kong cinema is constantly excelling in, it is the uncanny blending of different genres into a coherent and appealing story line. In no American movie is the line between horror, science fiction, fantasy, romance and comedy so [...]