China, Hong Kong & Taiwan Challenge (Official, May 2022)

[Onderhond]

13. 2.5* - Hit Team by Jing Wong (2022/China)

Jing Wong trying to reinvent himself as a streamer king. I have no clue what his goals or plans are, it feels almost surreal to see a guy with his stature throw himself at the streamer market. But alas, here we are. Hit Team is a generic action flick that perfectly embodies the streaming platform filler requirements, and clearly Wong is there for it. The Long family has been running their crime syndicate for quite some time, though they made sure to never get involved with drug trafficking. The Japanese are trying to enter the Hong Kong drug market and Jason, next in line to run the syndicate, made a deal with them. The police are on Jason's tail, but he has more targets on his back. It's good to see that Jordan Chan is still around, the finale is decent and the pacing/runtime are perfect. That's probably the biggest selling point of these films, as they tend to be short and to the point. The action scenes are mediocre though and the plot is extremely generic. It's difficult to imagine Wong will be able to make his mark here, but at least it keeps him busy.

Turning Red

01. 3.5* - Man in Love [Dang Nan Ren Lian Ai Shi] by Chen-Hao Yin (2021/Taiwan)
02. 3.0* - The Twelve Gold Medallions [Shi Er Jin Pai] by Kang Cheng (1970/Hong Kong)
03. 3.0* - Set Up [Xiong Nan Gua Nu] by Siu-Hung Chung, Jing Wong (2005/Hong Kong)
04. 3.5* - New Kung Fu Cult Master [Yi Tin To Lung Gei] by Jing Wong (2022/China)
05. 4.0* - Seven Swords [Qi Jian] by Hark Tsui (2005/Hong Kong)
06. 2.5* - Water Gate Bridge [Chang Jin Hu Zhi Shui Men Qiao] by Hark Tsui, Kaige Chen, Dante Lam (2022/China)
07. 3.0* - Fighting Darksider by Kevin Huang (2022/China)
08. 3.5* - Painted Skin [Hoa Bi] by Liu Chun (2022/China)
09. 3.0* - White Lotus Cult [Bai Lian Xie Shen] by Siu-Keung Cheng (1993/Hong Kong)
10. 3.5* - Shanghai Triad [Yao a Yao Yao Dao Waipo Qiao] by Yimou Zhang (1995/China)
11. 3.5* - Open the Coffin by Cheng Siyi (2022/China)
12. 3.0* - Undercover [Ai Him Yan Muk] by Siu-Hung Chung (2007/Hong Kong)

[beavis]

Spoiler

1. Hooly Bible II (2016, China) - 4.0
2. Mang zhong (2005, China) Grain in Ear - 7.5
3. Nu ren xin (1985, Hong Kong) Women - 6.0
4. Xie mo (1981, Taiwan) The Devil - 5.5
5. Yi ge shi zhe dui sheng zhe de fang wen (1988, China) A Dead Man Visits the Living - 7.5
6. Ren gui qing (1987, China) Woman Demon Human - 7.5
7. Jian Hu Nu Xia Qiu Jin (2011, China) The Woman Knight of Mirror Lake - 7.5
8. Hei pao shi jian (1986, China) The Black Cannon Incident - 7.5
9. Xue zai shao (1988, Hong Kong, Taiwan) Burning Snow - 7.5
10. Bipolar (2021, China) - 8.0
11. Laam yan sei sap (2002, Hong Kong) July Rhapsody - 8.0
12. Anita (2021, Hong kong) - 7.5
13. Keep Rolling (2020, Hong Kong) - 7.5
14. Di yi lu xiang (2020, China) Love After Love - 7.0
15. Bak fat moh lui zyun (1993, Hong Kong) The Bride with White Hair - 7.5
16. Bai fa mo nu zhuan II (1994, Hong Kong) The Bride with White Hair 2 - 4.0
17. Xin liu xing hu die jian (1993, Hong Kong) Butterfly & Sword - 7.0
18. Ai sha (1981, Hong Kong) Love Massacre - 7.5
19. Sha shou hu die meng (1989, Hong Kong) My Heart Is That Eternal Rose - 8.0
20. Nu ren si shi (1995, Hong Kong) Summer Snow - 8.0

21. Luk ting kei (1992, Hong Kong) Royal Tramp - 7.0
22. Luk ting kei II: San lung gau (1992, Hong Kong) Royal Tramp 2 - 7.5

Wuxia filled with sexually themed comedy about an average guy who through luck and daring amasses a lot of money, politcal power, kungfu power... and wives over two movies. As a trope of the genre the intrigues come fast, and keep coming. So it is best to watch these back to back in order not to get lost completely (a not perfect English translation in combination with the fast pacing and wordplay happening makes me already lose a large part of the fun I think). I liked the second movie better; not only because it adds Brigitte Lin and Michelle Reis in the mix, but the comedy is a bit less cringy overall, even though in our current times it will be percieved as very bad taste. I still had fun with this.

[sol]

Spoiler

1. Shaolin Soccer (2001) Hong Kong REVISION
2. Rumble in the Bronx (1995) Hong Kong
3. Detective Chinatown (2015) China
4. Detective Chinatown 2 (2018) China
5. Detective Chinatown 3 (2021) China
6. Chicken and Duck Talk (1988) Hong Kong
7. Enter the Fat Dragon (2020) Hong Kong
8. The Chinese Feast (1995) Hong Kong
9. Lost in Hong Kong (2015) China
10. Love on Delivery (1994) Hong Kong REVISION
11. My Young Auntie (1981) Hong Kong
12. Fearless Hyena 2 (1983) Hong Kong
13. The Untold Story (1993) Hong Kong
14. Once a Gangster (2010) Hong Kong
15. Ninja Champion (1986) Hong Kong
16. Have a Nice Day (2017) China
17. Hail the Judge (1994) Hong Kong
18. Time and Tide (2000) Hong Kong
19. Robin-B-Hood (2006) Hong Kong
20. Stunt Woman (1996) Hong Kong
21. Tricky Brains (1991) Hong Kong
22. Royal Tramp (1992) Hong Kong
23. Odd Couple (1979) Hong Kong
24. Dumplings (2004) Hong Kong
25. Drug War (2012) China
26. Dragon (2011) Hong Kong
27. Pegasus (2019) China
28. Call Me Dragon (1974) Hong Kong
29. A Touch of Zen (1971) Taiwan
30. Accident (2009) Hong Kong
31. Initial D (2005) Hong Kong
32. So Close (2002) Hong Kong
33. Godspeed (2016) Taiwan
34. Firestorm (2013) Hong Kong
35. Front Page (1990) Hong Kong
36. Connected (2008) Hong Kong
37. Air Hostess (1959) Hong Kong
38. Police Story (1985) Hong Kong REVISION
39. Vengeance! (1970) Hong Kong
40. Mr. Nice Guy (1997) Hong Kong
41. Getting Home (2007) China
42. Sunshine Cops (1999) Hong Kong
43. Contract Killer (1998) Hong Kong
44. That Fiery Girl (1968) Hong Kong
45. Kung Fu Jungle (2014) Hong Kong
46. Shaolin Temple (1982) China
47. Drunken Tai Chi (1984) Hong Kong
48. Havoc in Heaven (1963) China
49. The Buddhist Fist (1980) Hong Kong
50. One-Armed Boxer (1972) Hong Kong
51. The Fate of Lee Khan (1973) Hong Kong
52. Bloody Monkey Master (1977) Hong Kong
53. The Haunted Cop Shop (1987) Hong Kong
54. The Enchanting Shadow (1960) Hong Kong
55. Have Sword, Will Travel (1969) Hong Kong
56. PTU: Police Tactical Unit (2003) Hong Kong
57. Lady General Hua Mu-lan (1964) Hong Kong
58. Snake in the Eagle's Shadow (1978) Hong Kong
59. Master of the Flying Guillotine (1976) Hong Kong
60. My Heart Is That Eternal Rose (1989) Hong Kong
61. Red Detachment of Women (1961) China
62. The Naval Battle of 1894 (1962) China
63. Hello Mr. Billionaire (2018) China
64. Goodbye Mr. Loser! (2015) China

65. The Tunnel Warfare (1965) China



Set in 1942, this war drama focuses on a group of villagers who build a series of tunnels to help them overcome invading forces. The film is technically well-accomplished with lots of shots of moody, overcast skies (see above), tracking shots inside the tunnels and thoughtfully distributed close-ups of hands grabbing dirt. Characterisation frequently takes a back-seat to showy set pieces, and ultimately there are no characters who we get know as individuals.

Bonus Challenge: Years Covered (60)

1959
1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1968 1969
1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1976 1977 1978 1979
1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
2020 2021

[sol]

Spoiler

1. Shaolin Soccer (2001) Hong Kong REVISION
2. Rumble in the Bronx (1995) Hong Kong
3. Detective Chinatown (2015) China
4. Detective Chinatown 2 (2018) China
5. Detective Chinatown 3 (2021) China
6. Chicken and Duck Talk (1988) Hong Kong
7. Enter the Fat Dragon (2020) Hong Kong
8. The Chinese Feast (1995) Hong Kong
9. Lost in Hong Kong (2015) China
10. Love on Delivery (1994) Hong Kong REVISION
11. My Young Auntie (1981) Hong Kong
12. Fearless Hyena 2 (1983) Hong Kong
13. The Untold Story (1993) Hong Kong
14. Once a Gangster (2010) Hong Kong
15. Ninja Champion (1986) Hong Kong
16. Have a Nice Day (2017) China
17. Hail the Judge (1994) Hong Kong
18. Time and Tide (2000) Hong Kong
19. Robin-B-Hood (2006) Hong Kong
20. Stunt Woman (1996) Hong Kong
21. Tricky Brains (1991) Hong Kong
22. Royal Tramp (1992) Hong Kong
23. Odd Couple (1979) Hong Kong
24. Dumplings (2004) Hong Kong
25. Drug War (2012) China
26. Dragon (2011) Hong Kong
27. Pegasus (2019) China
28. Call Me Dragon (1974) Hong Kong
29. A Touch of Zen (1971) Taiwan
30. Accident (2009) Hong Kong
31. Initial D (2005) Hong Kong
32. So Close (2002) Hong Kong
33. Godspeed (2016) Taiwan
34. Firestorm (2013) Hong Kong
35. Front Page (1990) Hong Kong
36. Connected (2008) Hong Kong
37. Air Hostess (1959) Hong Kong
38. Police Story (1985) Hong Kong REVISION
39. Vengeance! (1970) Hong Kong
40. Mr. Nice Guy (1997) Hong Kong
41. Getting Home (2007) China
42. Sunshine Cops (1999) Hong Kong
43. Contract Killer (1998) Hong Kong
44. That Fiery Girl (1968) Hong Kong
45. Kung Fu Jungle (2014) Hong Kong
46. Shaolin Temple (1982) China
47. Drunken Tai Chi (1984) Hong Kong
48. Havoc in Heaven (1963) China
49. The Buddhist Fist (1980) Hong Kong
50. One-Armed Boxer (1972) Hong Kong
51. The Fate of Lee Khan (1973) Hong Kong
52. Bloody Monkey Master (1977) Hong Kong
53. The Haunted Cop Shop (1987) Hong Kong
54. The Enchanting Shadow (1960) Hong Kong
55. Have Sword, Will Travel (1969) Hong Kong
56. PTU: Police Tactical Unit (2003) Hong Kong
57. Lady General Hua Mu-lan (1964) Hong Kong
58. Snake in the Eagle's Shadow (1978) Hong Kong
59. Master of the Flying Guillotine (1976) Hong Kong
60. My Heart Is That Eternal Rose (1989) Hong Kong
61. Red Detachment of Women (1961) China
62. The Naval Battle of 1894 (1962) China
63. Hello Mr. Billionaire (2018) China
64. Goodbye Mr. Loser! (2015) China
65. The Tunnel Warfare (1965) China

66. Come Drink with Me (1966) Hong Kong REVISION



This stacks up better upon rewatch with Pei-Pei Cheng in fine form as a female swordsman attempting to rescue a kidnapped brother. The first inn scene in which we see her in action is especially spectacular as she deflects benches thrown her way and attacks from behind, all while never losing her composure (see above). The film's biggest weakness is the fact that she disappears into the background in the second half as she becomes wounded as a guy takes over.

Bonus Challenge: Years Covered (61)

1959
1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1968 1969
1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1976 1977 1978 1979
1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
2020 2021

[flavo5000]

Jing Wong trying to reinvent himself as a streamer king. I have no clue what his goals or plans are, it feels almost surreal to see a guy with his stature throw himself at the streamer market.

Haven't you said before that Wong likes money? He's just following the moolah .

[Onderhond]

Haven't you said before that Wong likes money? He's just following the moolah .

If you're following the money, you're not entering the streaming market, you aim for the Chinese blockbusters. These streaming films are pretty low-budget affairs.

[Lonewolf2003]

My lifelong dream is almost completed!

[Traveller]

65. The House of 72 Tenants (1973) - 6/10 (Hong Kong)
66. The Sadness (2021) - 7/10 (Taiwan)

1933 1935
1947 1948 1949
1957
1961 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969
1972 1973 1975 1978 1979
1980 1981 1983 1984 1986 1987 1988
1990 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1999
2000 2001 2002 2004 2006 2009
2014 2017 2019
2021

[jdidaco]

9. Kuai huo lin (The Delightful Forest, Chang Cheh & Pao Hsueh-Li, 1972) 8/10 (Hong Kong)
10. Hung cheuk wong ji (Peacock King, Lam Ngai Choi & Yuen Biao, 1988) 7.5/10 (Hong Kong)

Spoiler

1. Bugan gen ni jiang (I Didn't Dare Tell You, Mou Tun-Fei, 1969) 8/10 (Taiwan)
2. Jue quan (7 Grandmasters, Joseph Kuo, 1977) 8/10 (Taiwan)
3. Long cheng shi ri (A City Called Dragon, Tu Chung Hsun, 1970) 7.5/10 (Taiwan)
4. Cuo wu de di yi bu (Never Too Late to Repent, Tsai Yang-Ming, 1979) 7.5/10 (Taiwan)
5. Di yu xin niang (The Bride Who Returned from Hell, Hsin Chi, 1965) 7/10 (Taiwan)
6. Xi nu ai le (Four Moods, Pai Ching-Jui, King Hu, Lee Hsing and Li Han Hsiang, 1970) 9/10 (Taiwan)
7. Da sha shou (Sacred Knives of Vengeance, Chor Yuen, 1972) 8.5/10 (Hong Kong)
8. Cha chi nan fei (The Convict Killer, Chor Yuen, 1980) 8/10 (Hong Kong)

[flavo5000]

98. Dai zek lo a.k.a. Running on Karma (Johnnie To, Ka-Fai Wai, 2003) Hong Kong/China


99. Kuai huo lin a.k.a. The Delightful Forest (Cheh Chang, Hsueh Li Pao, 1972) Hong Kong


100. Do sing daai hang: San goh chuen kei a.k.a. Casino Tycoon (Jing Wong, 1992) Hong Kong


101. Wu yi bian fu a.k.a. Bat Without Wings (Yuen Chor, 1980) Hong Kong


102. Chang hen ge a.k.a. Everlasting Regret (Stanley Kwan, 2005) Hong Kong/China

The Kill List

1. Di renjie: Tong tian di guo a.k.a. Detective Dee: Mystery of the Phantom Flame (Tsui Hark, 2010) China/Hong Kong
2. Guangdong shi hu xing yi wu xi a.k.a. Ten Tigers from Kuangtung (Chang Cheh, 1980) Hong Kong
3. Huang jia shi jie a.k.a. Yes, Madam! (Corey Yuen, 1985) Hong Kong
4. Shijie a.k.a. The World (Zhangke Jia, 2004) China
5. Fu rong zhen a.k.a. Hibiscus Town (Jin Xie, 1987) China
6. Reset (Chang, 2017) China
7. Jian hua yan yu jiang nan a.k.a. To Kill with Intrigue (Wei Lo, 1977) Hong Kong
8. Zhao shi gu er a.k.a. Sacrifice (Kaige Chen, 2010) China
9. Shao nai nai de si wa a.k.a. Intrigue in Nylons (Chih-Hung Kuei, 1972) Hong Kong
10. Ma Yong Zhen a.k.a. The Boxer form Shantung (Chang Cheh, 1972) Hong Kong
11. Chui lung a.k.a. Chasing the Dragon (Jing Wong, Jason Kwan, 2017) Hong Kong/China
12. Shao Lin wu zu a.k.a. Five Shaolin Masters (Chang Cheh, 1974) Hong Kong
13. Duo shuai a.k.a. Triad Wars (Dennis Law, 2008) Hong Kong
14. Shao Lin si a.k.a. Shaolin Temple (Chang Cheh, 1976) Hong Kong
15. Yip Man chin chyun a.k.a. The Legend Is Born: Ip Man (Herman Yau, 2010) Hong Kong
16. Yan nu huan hun a.k.a. The Ghost Lovers (Sang-ok Shin, 1974) Hong Kong
17. You hua hao hao shuo a.k.a. Keep Cool (Zhang Yimou, 1997) Hong Kong/China
18. Xue fu rong a.k.a. The Vengeful Beauty (Meng Hua Ho, 1978) Hong Kong
19. Zhong hua ying xiong a.k.a. Born to Defense (Jet Li, 1988) Hong Kong/China
20. Liu A-Cai yu Huang Fei-Hong a.k.a. Challenge of the Masters (Chia-Liang Liu, 1976) Hong Kong
21. Snow Flower and the Secret Fan (Wayne Wang, 2010) China
22. Ninja in Action (Godfrey Ho, 1987) Hong Kong
23. Ninja Dragon (Godfrey Ho, 1986) Hong Kong
24. Ninja Avengers (Godfrey Ho, 1987) Hong Kong
25. Nu lan wu hao a.k.a. Woman Basketball Player No. 5 (Jin Xie, 1957) China
26. Hong Xi Guan a.k.a. Executioners from Shaolin (Chia-Liang Liu, 1977) Hong Kong
27. Hong Wending san po bai lian jiao a.k.a. Clan of the White Lotus (Lieh Lo, 1980) Hong Kong
28. Shun liu ni liu a.k.a. Time and Tide (Tsui Hark, 2000) Hong Kong/China
29.The Butterly Lovers Violin Concerto/The Yellow River Piano Concerto (2014) Taiwan
30. Dalu a.k.a. The Big Road (Yu Sun, 1935) China
31. Erzi a.k.a. Sons (Yuan Zhang, 1996) China
32. Lung siu yeh a.k.a. Dragon Lord (Jackie Chan, 1982) Hong Kong
33. Gwai ma seung sing a.k.a. Games Gamblers Play (Michael Hui, 1974) Hong Kong
34. Yuk po tuen: Tau ching bo gam a.k.a. Sex and Zen (Michael Mak, 1991) Hong Kong
35. Xin zhong you gui a.k.a. Matrimony (Hua-Tao Teng, 2007) China
36. Tang ren jie xiao zi a.k.a. Chinatown Kid (Chang Cheh, 1977) Hong Kong
37. Jik zin a.k.a. The Viral Factor (Dante Lam, 2012) Hong Kong/China
38. The Everlasting Flame: Beijing 2008 (Jun Gu, 2009) China
39. Quan ji a.k.a. Duel of Fists (Chang Cheh, 1971) Hong Kong
40. Hu Hui Chien xue zhan xi dan si a.k.a. Showdown at the Cotton Mill (Ma Wu, 1978) Taiwan/Hong Kong
41. Hei yan quan a.k.a. I Don't Want To Sleep Alone (Ming-liang Tsai, 2006) China/Taiwan
42. Fei long zhan a.k.a. The Dragon Missile (Meng Hua Ho, 1976) Hong Kong
43. Gong fu guan lan a.k.a. Kung Fu Dunk (Yen-ping Chu, 2008) China/Hong Kong/Taiwan
44. Gui ma gong fu a.k.a. Dirty Kung Fu (Chia Yung Liu, 1978) Hong Kong
45. Yi ge ren de wu lin a.k.a. Kung Fu Killer (Teddy Chan, 2014) China/Hong Kong
46. Yi jiang chun shui xiang dong liu a.k.a. The Spring River Flows East (Chusheng Cai, Junli Zheng, 1947) China
47. The Jade Pendant (Po-Chih Leong, 2017) Hong Kong
48. Bu ze shou duan a.k.a. Dynamo (Shan Hua, 1978) Hong Kong
49. San guo zhi jian long xie jia a.k.a. Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon (Daniel Lee, 2008) China/Hong Kong
50. Cha shou a.k.a. Masked Avengers (Chang Cheh, 1981) Hong Kong
51. Sing gei cha low a.k.a. The Teahouse (Chih-Hung Kuei, 1974) Hong Kong
52. Hai zi wang a.k.a. King of the Children (Kaige Chen, 1987) China
53. Xin Shao Lin si a.k.a. Shaolin (Benny Chan, 2011) Hong Kong/China
54. Zhou Yu de huo che a.k.a. Zhou Yu's Train (Zhou Sun, 2002) China/Hong Kong
55. She diao ying xiong chuan a.k.a. Brave Archer (Chang Cheh, 1977) Hong Kong
56. Long quan a.k.a. Dragon Fist (Wei Lo, 1979) Hong Kong/Taiwan
57. Goh yeung yee sang a.k.a. Dr. Lamb (Danny Lee, Billy Hin-Shing Tang, 1992) Hong Kong
58. Long men fei jia a.k.a. Flying Swords of Dragon Gate (Tsui Hark, 2011) China
59. Yin ji a.k.a. Kung Fu from Beyond the Grave (Chiu Lee, 1982) Hong Kong
60. The Swordswoman in White (Huaxun Zhang, 1992) China
61. Shiqi sui de dan che a.k.a. Beijing Bicycle (Xiaoshuai Wang, 2001) Taiwan/China
62. Feng er ti ta cai a.k.a. Play While You Play (Hsiao-hsien Hou, 1981) Taiwan
63. Xin jiang shi xian sheng a.k.a. Mr. Vampire 1992 (Ricky Lau, 1992) Hong Kong
64. Lost in the Pacific (Vincent Zhou, 2016) China
65. Chun can a.k.a. Spring Silkworms (Bugao Cheng, 1933) China
66. Yi dai jian wang a.k.a. The Swordsman of All Swordsmen (Joseph Kuo, 1968) Taiwan
67. Chik loh go yeung a.k.a. Naked Killer (Clarence Yiu-leung Fok, 1992) Hong Kong
68. Sik san a.k.a. God of Cookery (Stephen Chow, Lik-Chi Lee, 1996) Hong Kong
69. Siu Tai Gik a.k.a. Drunken Tai Chi (Woo-ping Yuen, 1984) Hong Kong
70. Wo he wo de zu guo a.k.a. My People, My Country (Various, 2019) China
71. Wo he wo de jia xiang a.k.a. My People, My Homeland (Various, 2020) China
72. Tau ming chong a.k.a. The Warlords (Peter Ho-Sun Chan, Wai-Man Yip, 2007) Hong Kong/China
73. Wu hu tu long a.k.a. Brothers Five (Wei Lo, 1970) Hong Kong
74. Jie shi ying xiong a.k.a. Shaolin Rescuers (Chang Cheh, 1979) Hong Kong
75. Gong fu lao ba a.k.a. Silly Kung Fu Family a.k.a. Shaolin Family Soccer (Wynn Lau Chun-Fai, 2004) Hong Kong
76. Heung Gong you ge He Li Huo a.k.a. Hollywood Hong Kong (Fruit Chan, 2001) Hong Kong
77. Ying hung boon sik III jik yeung ji gor a.k.a. A Better Tomorrow III (Tsui Hark, 1989) Hong Kong
78. Zhong gui a.k.a. Seeding of a Ghost (Kuen Yeung, 1983) Hong Kong
79. Chin gei bin 2: Fa tou tai kam a.k.a. Twin Effects II (Corey Yuen, Patrick Leung, 2004) Hong Kong/China
80. Jue dou zhe de sheng ming a.k.a. My Sword, My Life (Ming-hua Chen, 1978) Taiwan
81. Jie jiu wu xian sheng a.k.a. Saving Mr. Wu (Sheng Ding, 2015) China
82. Gai shi qi hua a.k.a. Miraculous Flower (Hao Fang, 1981) Taiwan
83. Shuang xia a.k.a. The Deadly Duo (Chang Cheh, 1971) Hong Kong
84. Wang de Shengyan a.k.a. The Last Supper (Chuan Lu, 2012) China
85. Lang bei wei jian a.k.a. Duel of Dragons (Wu Ma, 1974) Hong Kong
86. Feng shen bang a.k.a. League of Gods (Koan Hui, 2016) Hong Kong
87. Lü cha a.k.a. Green Tea (Yuan Zhang, 2003) China
88. Zhai bian a.k.a. The Heirloom (Leste Chen, 2005) Taiwan
89. Shao Lin mu ren xiang a.k.a. Shaolin Wooden Men (Chi-Hwa Chen, 1976) Taiwan/Hong Kong
90. Gap tung kei hap a.k.a. Iceman (Wing-cheong Law, 2014) China/Hong Kong
91. Fei yan jin dao a.k.a. Vengeance is a Golden Blade (Meng Hua Ho, 1969) Hong Kong
92. Haixian a.k.a. Seafood (Wen Zhu, 2001) China/Hong Kong
93. Long zhi ren zhe a.k.a. Ninja in the Dragon's Den (Corey Yuen, 1982) Hong Kong
94. Mat to sing suk si 1997 a.k.a. Fruit Is Swelling (Man Kei Chin, 1997) Hong Kong
95. Jiu shi liu liu de ta a.k.a. Lovable You (Hsiao-hsien Hou, 1980) Taiwan
96. Hong men yan chuan qi a.k.a. White Vengeance (Daniel Lee, 2011) China
97. Qing tian jian piao xiang a.k.a. Bruce is Loose (Min-hsiung Wu, 1977) Taiwan
98. Dai zek lo a.k.a. Running on Karma (Johnnie To, Ka-Fai Wai, 2003) Hong Kong/China
99. Kuai huo lin a.k.a. The Delightful Forest (Cheh Chang, Hsueh Li Pao, 1972) Hong Kong
100. Do sing daai hang: San goh chuen kei a.k.a. Casino Tycoon (Jing Wong, 1992) Hong Kong
101. Wu yi bian fu a.k.a. Bat Without Wings (Yuen Chor, 1980) Hong Kong
102. Chang hen ge a.k.a. Everlasting Regret (Stanley Kwan, 2005) Hong Kong/China

Years watched

1933, 1935
1947
1957
1968, 1969
1970, 1971 (2), 1972(3), 1974 (5), 1976(4), 1977 (5), 1978 (4), 1979 (2)
1980 (4), 1981 (3), 1982 (3), 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987 (4), 1988, 1989
1991, 1992 (4), 1996,1997 (2)
2000, 2001 (3), 2002, 2003 (2), 2004 (3), 2005 (2), 2006, 2007 (2), 2008 (3), 2009
2010 (4), 2011 (3), 2012 (2), 2014 (3), 2015, 2016 (2), 2017 (3), 2020

[Lonewolf2003]

11. Xiao quan guai zhao [The Fearless Hyena] (1979, Jackie Chan, Hong Kong): 7.2 - In his directing debut Jackie Chan shows he already had a good grip on what his own strengths are and the kind of movies he wants to make because of that; action movies with a lot of humor and acrobatics. Sure as a comedic kung-fu movie of its time it's indebted to Drunken Masters, but that's also cause Drunken Master was partly thanks to Chan himself the first to really capitalize on his Chan's strength. The Fearless Hyena on top of that offers also more acrobatics, f.e. in a scene in which he has to move from on pot to the other while his master is constantly shifting them. In that regard it closer to the films his Chinese opera big brother Sammo Hung was also making already.
The film is about Jackie being a goofball who is ordered by his grandfather to keep his kung-fu skills hidden, but Jackie trying to make some money by secretly working at a kung-fu school. This leads to his grandfather old nemesis finding them out and killing grandpa, which of course leads to grandson seeking revenge. The first hour is mostly comedic. Not all comedy work, especially all the wordplay which is lost in translation. The fights tho are fun, with Jackie running circles around his opponents, constantly dodging, rolling, jumping etc over them, dressed up as caricatures, in one instance even as women. The last half hour after grandpa's death is continuous entertaining training sequences and fights.

Spoiler

1. Du bei dao [The One-Armed Swordsman] (1967, Cheh Chang) Hong Kong rewatch: 6.5 > 7.0
2. Xue di zi [The Flying Guillotine] (1975, Meng Hua Ho) Hong Kong: 6.5
3. Hong quan xiao zi [Disciples of Shaolin] (1975, Cheh Chang) Hong Kong: 7.5
4. Xin ching-wu men [New Fist of Fury] (1976, Wei Lo, Hong Kong): 7.2
5. Xing xing wang [The Mighty Peking Man] (1977, Meng Hua Ho, Hong Kong): 4.0
6. Shao Lin mu ren xiang [Shaolin Wooden Men] (1976, Chi-Hwa Chen, Hong Kong): 7.0
7. Quan jing [Spiritual Kung Fu] (1978, Wei Lo, Hong Kong): 6.0
8. Tang lang [Shaolin Mantis] (1978, Chia-Liang Liu, Hong Kong): 6.5
9. Se ying diu sau [Snake in the Eagle's Shadow] (1978, Woo-Ping Yuen, Hong Kong) rewatch: 7.5 > 7.8
10. Zan xian sheng yu zhao qian hua [Warriors Two] (1978, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Hong Kong): 8.0

[DudeLanez]

43. Once Upon a Time in China (1991, Hark Tsui) 5,5/10 - Hong Kong
44. Goodbye, South, Goodbye (1996, Hsiao-hsien Hou) 6,5/10 - Taiwan
45. The World (2004, Zhangke Jia) 6,5/10 - China


The World (2004)

Taiwan: 16 / Hong Kong: 16 / China: 13

01. The Arch (1968, Shu Shuen Tong) 6,5/10 - Hong Kong
02. Vive L'Amour (1994, Ming-liang Tsai) 7/10 - Taiwan
03. The Boys from Fengkuei (1983, Hsiao-hsien Hou) 7/10 - Taiwan
04. Autumn Moon (1992, Clara Law) 6,5/10 - Hong Kong
05. Yellow Earth (1984, Kaige Chen) 6,5/10 - China
06. Rebels of the Neon God (1992, Ming-liang Tsai) 7/10 - Taiwan
07. The Mission (1999, Johnnie To) 6,5/10 - Hong Kong
08. Mr. Vampire (1985, Ricky Lau) 6/10 - Hong Kong
09. Rouge (1987, Stanley Kwan) 6,5/10 - Hong Kong
10. That Day, on the Beach (1983, Edward Yang) 6,5/10 - Taiwan
11. A Chinese Ghost Story (1987, Siu-Tung Ching) 6/10 - Hong Kong
12. A Time to Live, a Time to Die (1985, Hsiao-hsien Hou) 6,5/10 - Taiwan
13. Green Snake (1993, Hark Tsui) 5/10 - Hong Kong
14. The River (1997, Ming-liang Tsai) 7,5/10 - Taiwan
15. A Chinese Odyssey Part One: Pandora's Box (1995, Jeffrey Lau) 2/10 - Hong Kong
16. Taipei Story (1985, Edward Yang) 7/10 - Taiwan
17. The Hole (1998, Ming-liang Tsai) 7/10 - Taiwan
18. Dragon Inn (1967, King Hu) 6/10 - Taiwan
19. The Women from the Lake of Scented Souls (1993, Fei Xie) 7/10 - China
20. A Brighter Summer Day (1991, Edward Yang) 6,5/10 - Taiwan
21. Street Angel (1937, Muzhi Yuan) 6/10 - China
22. Dust in the Wind (1986, Hsiao-hsien Hou) 6,5/10 - Taiwan
23. The Story of Qiu Ju (1992, Yimou Zhang) 7/10 - China
24. What Time Is It There? (2001, Ming-liang Tsai) 7/10 - Taiwan
25. Taipei Suicide Story (2020, KEFF) 7/10 - Taiwan
26. The Battle Wizard (1977, Hsueh Li Pao) 4,5/10 - Hong Kong
27. The Puppetmaster (1993, Hsiao-hsien Hou) 6,5/10 - Taiwan
28. Devils on the Doorstep (2000, Wen Jiang) 7/10 - China
29. 24 City (2008, Zhangke Jia) 7/10 - China
30. Iron Monkey (1993, Woo-ping Yuen) 6/10 - Hong Kong
31. Shaolin Soccer (2001, Stephen Chow) 6/10 - Hong Kong
32. As Tears Go By (1988, Kar-wai Wong) 5,5/10 - Hong Kong
33. Comrades, Almost a Love Story (1996, Peter Ho-Sun Chan) 7/10 - Hong Kong
34. Center Stage (1991, Stanley Kwan) 6,5/10 - Hong Kong
35. Winter Vacation (2010, Hongqi Li) 5/10 - China
36. The Horse Thief (1986, Zhuangzhuang Tian) 5,5/10 - China
37. Goodbye, Dragon Inn (2003, Ming-liang Tsai) 6/10 - Taiwan
38. In the Heat of the Sun (1994, Wen Jiang) 8/10 - China
39. Platform (2000, Zhangke Jia) 6/10 - China
40. A Chinese Odyssey Part Two: Cinderella (1995, Jeffrey Lau) 2/10 - Hong Kong
41. Mr. Zhao (1998, Yue Lü) 6,5/10 - China
42. Blind Shaft (2003, Yang Li) 6,5/10 - China
43. Once Upon a Time in China (1991, Hark Tsui) 5,5/10 - Hong Kong
44. Goodbye, South, Goodbye (1996, Hsiao-hsien Hou) 6,5/10 - Taiwan
45. The World (2004, Zhangke Jia) 6,5/10 - China

Bonus Challenge: 26

1937
1967, 1968
1977
1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988
1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2008
2010
2020

[blocho]

3. Raise the Red Lantern (1991, China)
A movie about concubinage is almost inevitably a movie about sexual politics and exploitation. So it is here, in this story of a young woman, recently impoverished by the death of her father, who becomes the fourth wife of a rich man and settles into life as a kept woman, entirely within the walls of a large compound. What sets this movie apart are some of the stylistic choices. For example, the “master” of the family is often present but not closely seen. We hear his voice while his face is obscured or photographed from distance or at an oblique angle. Courtyard scenes are shot from above to emphasize the enclosed nature of the lives of the concubines. And the colors are highly saturated to the point that the film looks overexposed at times. The result is a feeling of a world apart, outside of space and time, a bit of a labyrinth, where lives are cosseted but also closeted. Aside from a few opening shots, we never leave this world. Occasionally, some trees can be glimpsed in the distance, but that is all. All of this underscores the movie’s exploration of familial and social arrangements, bound within strict tradition and hierarchy. It’s an impressive cinematic achievement.

4. The Mission (1999, Hong Kong)
This crime thriller desperately wants to be cool and sleek but mostly doesn’t manage to be either. The action scenes aren’t that compelling, and the movie also fails the way all mediocre action movies fail, with tepid dialogue, uninteresting characters, and a formulaic plot. Also, a remarkably bad score.

[gunnar]

With only a week to go, we are entering the home stretch. flavo has crossed the century mark and only needs 4 more films to set a new record for this challenge. As a group, we have watched 461 films which is good for fourth place in this challenge. However, third place is 2020 with 476 and 2nd place is 2019 with 482 so we should easily pass those totals before all is done. First place in films watched is 2018 with 804 and I don't think that we will be challenging that total.

Unwatched years remaining (since 1927):

1928 1929 1931 1938 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1958

I have films lined up for a few of those years and hopefully I can get to them.


31 - Mulan Joins the Army (1939, China) - 7/10 - A good adaptation of the Mulan legend with music and comedy mixed in with the drama. Nancy Chan was also good as Mulan. (Zhizhi Zhang makes an appearance of course, though not in a major role)

Spoiler

1 - Twin Dragons (1992, Hong Kong) - 7/10
2 - Armour of God (1986, Hong Kong) - 7/10
3 - Operation Condor (1991, Hong Kong) - 7.5/10
4 - Project A (1983, Hong Kong) - 7/10
5 - Project A: Part II (1987, Hong Kong) - 7/10
6 - Dragon Lord (1982, Hong Kong) - 6.5/10
7 - Ip Man (2008, Hong Kong) - 8/10
8 - Ip Man 2 (2010, Hong Kong) - 7/10
9 - Ip Man 3 (2015, Hong Kong) - 6/10
10 - Ip Man 4: The Finale (2019, Hong Kong) - 7.5/10
11 - Chinese Zodiac (2012, Hong Kong) - 7/10
12 - Drunken Master (1978, Hong Kong) - 8/10
13 - Days of Being Wild (1990, Hong Kong) - 6/10
14 - The Legend of the Drunken Master (1994, Hong Kong) - 7.5/10
15 - Rumble in the Bronx (1995, Hong Kong) - 7/10
16 - The Young Master (1980, Hong Kong) - 7/10
17 - The Killer (1989, Hong Kong) - 7.5/10
18 - Still Life (2006, China) - 6.5/10
19 - Romance of the Western Chamber/Xi xiang ji (1927, China)
20 - Snake in the Eagle's Shadow (1978, Hong Kong) - 8/10
21 - Center Stage (1991, Hong Kong) - 6/10
22 - The Goddess (1934, China) - 8/10
23 - Spring in a Small Town (1948, China) - 7/10
24 - A Touch of Zen (1971, Taiwan) - 8/10
25 - Princess Iron Fan (1941, China) - 6.5/10
26 - Waves Washing the Sand (1936, China) - 7/10
27 - Wild Rose (1932, China) - 7.5/10
28 - Woman Warrior of the Wild River 6: Rumble at Deerhorn Gully (1930, China) - 5/10
29 - Confucius (1940, China) - 5/10
30 - This Life of Mine/Life of a Beijing Policeman (1950, China) - 7/10

Years = 29

1927
1930 1932 1934 1936 1939
1940 1941 1948
1950 1971 1978
1980 1982 1983 1986 1987 1989
1990 1991 1992 1994 1995
2006 2008
2010 2012 2015 2019

The OP is updated.

[sol]

Spoiler

1. Shaolin Soccer (2001) Hong Kong REVISION
2. Rumble in the Bronx (1995) Hong Kong
3. Detective Chinatown (2015) China
4. Detective Chinatown 2 (2018) China
5. Detective Chinatown 3 (2021) China
6. Chicken and Duck Talk (1988) Hong Kong
7. Enter the Fat Dragon (2020) Hong Kong
8. The Chinese Feast (1995) Hong Kong
9. Lost in Hong Kong (2015) China
10. Love on Delivery (1994) Hong Kong REVISION
11. My Young Auntie (1981) Hong Kong
12. Fearless Hyena 2 (1983) Hong Kong
13. The Untold Story (1993) Hong Kong
14. Once a Gangster (2010) Hong Kong
15. Ninja Champion (1986) Hong Kong
16. Have a Nice Day (2017) China
17. Hail the Judge (1994) Hong Kong
18. Time and Tide (2000) Hong Kong
19. Robin-B-Hood (2006) Hong Kong
20. Stunt Woman (1996) Hong Kong
21. Tricky Brains (1991) Hong Kong
22. Royal Tramp (1992) Hong Kong
23. Odd Couple (1979) Hong Kong
24. Dumplings (2004) Hong Kong
25. Drug War (2012) China
26. Dragon (2011) Hong Kong
27. Pegasus (2019) China
28. Call Me Dragon (1974) Hong Kong
29. A Touch of Zen (1971) Taiwan
30. Accident (2009) Hong Kong
31. Initial D (2005) Hong Kong
32. So Close (2002) Hong Kong
33. Godspeed (2016) Taiwan
34. Firestorm (2013) Hong Kong
35. Front Page (1990) Hong Kong
36. Connected (2008) Hong Kong
37. Air Hostess (1959) Hong Kong
38. Police Story (1985) Hong Kong REVISION
39. Vengeance! (1970) Hong Kong
40. Mr. Nice Guy (1997) Hong Kong
41. Getting Home (2007) China
42. Sunshine Cops (1999) Hong Kong
43. Contract Killer (1998) Hong Kong
44. That Fiery Girl (1968) Hong Kong
45. Kung Fu Jungle (2014) Hong Kong
46. Shaolin Temple (1982) China
47. Drunken Tai Chi (1984) Hong Kong
48. Havoc in Heaven (1963) China
49. The Buddhist Fist (1980) Hong Kong
50. One-Armed Boxer (1972) Hong Kong
51. The Fate of Lee Khan (1973) Hong Kong
52. Bloody Monkey Master (1977) Hong Kong
53. The Haunted Cop Shop (1987) Hong Kong
54. The Enchanting Shadow (1960) Hong Kong
55. Have Sword, Will Travel (1969) Hong Kong
56. PTU: Police Tactical Unit (2003) Hong Kong
57. Lady General Hua Mu-lan (1964) Hong Kong
58. Snake in the Eagle's Shadow (1978) Hong Kong
59. Master of the Flying Guillotine (1976) Hong Kong
60. My Heart Is That Eternal Rose (1989) Hong Kong
61. Red Detachment of Women (1961) China
62. The Naval Battle of 1894 (1962) China
63. Hello Mr. Billionaire (2018) China
64. Goodbye Mr. Loser! (2015) China
65. The Tunnel Warfare (1965) China
66. Come Drink with Me (1966) Hong Kong REVISION

67. The Assassin (1967) Hong Kong



Chang Cheh and Jimmy Wang Yu's first collaboration after the success of The One-Armed Swordsman, this is disappointingly less an action film and more a slow paced drama following a young man who gives up at a chance at love to become an assassin. In his assassin role, he certainly gets some decent action scenes, and coming to a blood-spurting fight dressed in white is always a bold move. That said, the action scenes are relatively few and very far between.

Bonus Challenge: Years Covered (62)

1959
1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969
1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1976 1977 1978 1979
1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
2020 2021

[Onderhond]

14. 3.0* - The Iron Coffin of Western Xia by Jing Wong (2022/China)

Another Chinese Sherlock Holmes. There are so many Chinese genre films appearing these days, that it is nigh impossible to keep track of how everything fits together. So much in fact that I had no idea whether the intro of this film was a recap of previous entries in a franchise, or just a rushed introduction. Not that it matters a lot. Song Ci is a legendary detective who solves every case he gets assigned. The case he is currently handling is a tad trickier, as it involves royalty. The death of a king has the potential to disrupt a brittle peace between nations, so Song Ci has to be extra careful not to step on any toes. Some supernatural elements are making things even harder for him. This is another basic streamer film, though with a tighter focus on crime solving. The performances are a bit all over the place, production design is decent but clearly on the lower end of the budget spectrum, the plot is rather convoluted, yet everything is neatly explained at the end. Nothing out of the ordinary, just some decent entertainment.

Turning Red

01. 3.5* - Man in Love [Dang Nan Ren Lian Ai Shi] by Chen-Hao Yin (2021/Taiwan)
02. 3.0* - The Twelve Gold Medallions [Shi Er Jin Pai] by Kang Cheng (1970/Hong Kong)
03. 3.0* - Set Up [Xiong Nan Gua Nu] by Siu-Hung Chung, Jing Wong (2005/Hong Kong)
04. 3.5* - New Kung Fu Cult Master [Yi Tin To Lung Gei] by Jing Wong (2022/China)
05. 4.0* - Seven Swords [Qi Jian] by Hark Tsui (2005/Hong Kong)
06. 2.5* - Water Gate Bridge [Chang Jin Hu Zhi Shui Men Qiao] by Hark Tsui, Kaige Chen, Dante Lam (2022/China)
07. 3.0* - Fighting Darksider by Kevin Huang (2022/China)
08. 3.5* - Painted Skin [Hoa Bi] by Liu Chun (2022/China)
09. 3.0* - White Lotus Cult [Bai Lian Xie Shen] by Siu-Keung Cheng (1993/Hong Kong)
10. 3.5* - Shanghai Triad [Yao a Yao Yao Dao Waipo Qiao] by Yimou Zhang (1995/China)
11. 3.5* - Open the Coffin by Cheng Siyi (2022/China)
12. 3.0* - Undercover [Ai Him Yan Muk] by Siu-Hung Chung (2007/Hong Kong)
13. 2.5* - Hit Team by Jing Wong (2022/China)

[mjf314]

14. 3.0* - The Iron Coffin of Western Xia by Jing Wong (2022/China)

Another Chinese Sherlock Holmes. There are so many Chinese genre films appearing these days, that it is nigh impossible to keep track of how everything fits together. So much in fact that I had no idea whether the intro of this film was a recap of previous entries in a franchise, or just a rushed introduction. Not that it matters a lot. Song Ci is a legendary detective who solves every case he gets assigned. The case he is currently handling is a tad trickier, as it involves royalty. The death of a king has the potential to disrupt a brittle peace between nations, so Song Ci has to be extra careful not to step on any toes. Some supernatural elements are making things even harder for him. This is another basic streamer film, though with a tighter focus on crime solving. The performances are a bit all over the place, production design is decent but clearly on the lower end of the budget spectrum, the plot is rather convoluted, yet everything is neatly explained at the end. Nothing out of the ordinary, just some decent entertainment.

If you like the Song Ci character, you might be interested in Judge of Song Dynasty (Song Ci is the main character).

All of the episodes are available on Youtube with English subtitles.

[Onderhond]

episodes

You know how I think about TV series

[Lonewolf2003]

65. The Tunnel Warfare (1965) China
66. Come Drink with Me (1966) Hong Kong REVISION
67. The Assassin (1967) Hong Kong

My life goal is fulfilled, now I can die a happy man.

But seriously, sol, it's remarkable how you manage to write such insightful, well argued, well written, but still short and therefore extremely easily readable reviews for every movie in every challenge. I always try to read them all. Keep up the great work.

[sol]

65. The Tunnel Warfare (1965) China
66. Come Drink with Me (1966) Hong Kong REVISION
67. The Assassin (1967) Hong Kong

My life goal is fulfilled, now I can die a happy man.

But seriously, sol, it's remarkable how you manage to write such insightful, well argued, well written, but still short and therefore extremely easily readable reviews for every movie in every challenge. I always try to read them all. Keep up the great work.

Thanks, LW. It's good to know that I'm being read beyond all my coincidental numbers stuff.

[Traveller]

67. Zhou mo qing ren (1996) - 7/10 (China)
68. Xu Qiuying Case (1958) - 5/10 (China)

1933 1935
1947 1948 1949
1957 1958
1961 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969
1972 1973 1975 1978 1979
1980 1981 1983 1984 1986 1987 1988
1990 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1999
2000 2001 2002 2004 2006 2009
2014 2017 2019
2021

[shugs]

5. Esprit D’amour (Ringo Lam, 1983, ) - 7/10 #Hong Kong
6. Wild City (Ringo Lam, 2015, ) - 7/10 #Hong Kong
7. Sky on Fire (Ringo Lam, 2016, ) - 5/10 #Hong Kong
8. Wild Search (Ringo Lam, 1989, ) - 7/10 #Hong Kong
9. Twin Dragons (Tsui Hark, Ringo Lam, 1992, ) - 6/10 #Hong Kong
10. Touch and Go (Ringo Lam, 1991, ) - 6/10 #Hong Kong
11. Undeclared War (Ringo Lam, 1990, ) - 8/10 #Hong Kong
12. Full Contact (Ringo Lam, 1992, ) - 9/10 #Hong Kong
13. City on Fire (Ringo Lam, 1987, ) - 7/10 #Hong Kong
14. The Butterfly Murders (Tsui Hark, 1979, ) - 4/10 #Hong Kong

Dumping some views from my Lamathon.

Spoiler

1. Victim (Ringo Lam, 1999, ) - 6/10 #Hong Kong
2. The Adventurers (Ringo Lam, 1995, ) - 7/10 #Hong Kong
3. Triangle (Johnnie To, Tsui Hark, Ringo Lam, 2007, ) - 6/10 #Hong Kong
4. Burning Paradise (Ringo Lam, 1994, ) - 8/10 #Hong Kong

[sol]

Spoiler

1. Shaolin Soccer (2001) Hong Kong REVISION
2. Rumble in the Bronx (1995) Hong Kong
3. Detective Chinatown (2015) China
4. Detective Chinatown 2 (2018) China
5. Detective Chinatown 3 (2021) China
6. Chicken and Duck Talk (1988) Hong Kong
7. Enter the Fat Dragon (2020) Hong Kong
8. The Chinese Feast (1995) Hong Kong
9. Lost in Hong Kong (2015) China
10. Love on Delivery (1994) Hong Kong REVISION
11. My Young Auntie (1981) Hong Kong
12. Fearless Hyena 2 (1983) Hong Kong
13. The Untold Story (1993) Hong Kong
14. Once a Gangster (2010) Hong Kong
15. Ninja Champion (1986) Hong Kong
16. Have a Nice Day (2017) China
17. Hail the Judge (1994) Hong Kong
18. Time and Tide (2000) Hong Kong
19. Robin-B-Hood (2006) Hong Kong
20. Stunt Woman (1996) Hong Kong
21. Tricky Brains (1991) Hong Kong
22. Royal Tramp (1992) Hong Kong
23. Odd Couple (1979) Hong Kong
24. Dumplings (2004) Hong Kong
25. Drug War (2012) China
26. Dragon (2011) Hong Kong
27. Pegasus (2019) China
28. Call Me Dragon (1974) Hong Kong
29. A Touch of Zen (1971) Taiwan
30. Accident (2009) Hong Kong
31. Initial D (2005) Hong Kong
32. So Close (2002) Hong Kong
33. Godspeed (2016) Taiwan
34. Firestorm (2013) Hong Kong
35. Front Page (1990) Hong Kong
36. Connected (2008) Hong Kong
37. Air Hostess (1959) Hong Kong
38. Police Story (1985) Hong Kong REVISION
39. Vengeance! (1970) Hong Kong
40. Mr. Nice Guy (1997) Hong Kong
41. Getting Home (2007) China
42. Sunshine Cops (1999) Hong Kong
43. Contract Killer (1998) Hong Kong
44. That Fiery Girl (1968) Hong Kong
45. Kung Fu Jungle (2014) Hong Kong
46. Shaolin Temple (1982) China
47. Drunken Tai Chi (1984) Hong Kong
48. Havoc in Heaven (1963) China
49. The Buddhist Fist (1980) Hong Kong
50. One-Armed Boxer (1972) Hong Kong
51. The Fate of Lee Khan (1973) Hong Kong
52. Bloody Monkey Master (1977) Hong Kong
53. The Haunted Cop Shop (1987) Hong Kong
54. The Enchanting Shadow (1960) Hong Kong
55. Have Sword, Will Travel (1969) Hong Kong
56. PTU: Police Tactical Unit (2003) Hong Kong
57. Lady General Hua Mu-lan (1964) Hong Kong
58. Snake in the Eagle's Shadow (1978) Hong Kong
59. Master of the Flying Guillotine (1976) Hong Kong
60. My Heart Is That Eternal Rose (1989) Hong Kong
61. Red Detachment of Women (1961) China
62. The Naval Battle of 1894 (1962) China
63. Hello Mr. Billionaire (2018) China
64. Goodbye Mr. Loser! (2015) China
65. The Tunnel Warfare (1965) China
66. Come Drink with Me (1966) Hong Kong REVISION
67. The Assassin (1967) Hong Kong

68. Sleeping Fist (1979) Hong Kong



As per the title, there are some great "sleeping fist" kung fu moves here that consist of fighters comically yawning and closing their eyes to deter opponents. The film is actually at its best in its non-martial arts bits though. The opening scene is especially amazing with a street urchin riding a unicycle while escaping the clutches of a street vendor who he later forces to eat a rotten banana (!). The kid-bashing plot is odd, but the characters are great.

Bonus Challenge: Years Covered (62)

1959
1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969
1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1976 1977 1978 1979
1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
2020 2021

[DudeLanez]

46. Execution in Autumn (1972, Hsing Lee) 6,5/10 - Taiwan
47. The Butterfly Murders (1979, Hark Tsui) 4,5/10 - Hong Kong
48. The Wayward Cloud (2005, Ming-liang Tsai) 7/10 - Taiwan


The Wayward Cloud (2005)

Taiwan: 18 / Hong Kong: 17 / China: 13

01. The Arch (1968, Shu Shuen Tong) 6,5/10 - Hong Kong
02. Vive L'Amour (1994, Ming-liang Tsai) 7/10 - Taiwan
03. The Boys from Fengkuei (1983, Hsiao-hsien Hou) 7/10 - Taiwan
04. Autumn Moon (1992, Clara Law) 6,5/10 - Hong Kong
05. Yellow Earth (1984, Kaige Chen) 6,5/10 - China
06. Rebels of the Neon God (1992, Ming-liang Tsai) 7/10 - Taiwan
07. The Mission (1999, Johnnie To) 6,5/10 - Hong Kong
08. Mr. Vampire (1985, Ricky Lau) 6/10 - Hong Kong
09. Rouge (1987, Stanley Kwan) 6,5/10 - Hong Kong
10. That Day, on the Beach (1983, Edward Yang) 6,5/10 - Taiwan
11. A Chinese Ghost Story (1987, Siu-Tung Ching) 6/10 - Hong Kong
12. A Time to Live, a Time to Die (1985, Hsiao-hsien Hou) 6,5/10 - Taiwan
13. Green Snake (1993, Hark Tsui) 5/10 - Hong Kong
14. The River (1997, Ming-liang Tsai) 7,5/10 - Taiwan
15. A Chinese Odyssey Part One: Pandora's Box (1995, Jeffrey Lau) 2/10 - Hong Kong
16. Taipei Story (1985, Edward Yang) 7/10 - Taiwan
17. The Hole (1998, Ming-liang Tsai) 7/10 - Taiwan
18. Dragon Inn (1967, King Hu) 6/10 - Taiwan
19. The Women from the Lake of Scented Souls (1993, Fei Xie) 7/10 - China
20. A Brighter Summer Day (1991, Edward Yang) 6,5/10 - Taiwan
21. Street Angel (1937, Muzhi Yuan) 6/10 - China
22. Dust in the Wind (1986, Hsiao-hsien Hou) 6,5/10 - Taiwan
23. The Story of Qiu Ju (1992, Yimou Zhang) 7/10 - China
24. What Time Is It There? (2001, Ming-liang Tsai) 7/10 - Taiwan
25. Taipei Suicide Story (2020, KEFF) 7/10 - Taiwan
26. The Battle Wizard (1977, Hsueh Li Pao) 4,5/10 - Hong Kong
27. The Puppetmaster (1993, Hsiao-hsien Hou) 6,5/10 - Taiwan
28. Devils on the Doorstep (2000, Wen Jiang) 7/10 - China
29. 24 City (2008, Zhangke Jia) 7/10 - China
30. Iron Monkey (1993, Woo-ping Yuen) 6/10 - Hong Kong
31. Shaolin Soccer (2001, Stephen Chow) 6/10 - Hong Kong
32. As Tears Go By (1988, Kar-wai Wong) 5,5/10 - Hong Kong
33. Comrades, Almost a Love Story (1996, Peter Ho-Sun Chan) 7/10 - Hong Kong
34. Center Stage (1991, Stanley Kwan) 6,5/10 - Hong Kong
35. Winter Vacation (2010, Hongqi Li) 5/10 - China
36. The Horse Thief (1986, Zhuangzhuang Tian) 5,5/10 - China
37. Goodbye, Dragon Inn (2003, Ming-liang Tsai) 6/10 - Taiwan
38. In the Heat of the Sun (1994, Wen Jiang) 8/10 - China
39. Platform (2000, Zhangke Jia) 6/10 - China
40. A Chinese Odyssey Part Two: Cinderella (1995, Jeffrey Lau) 2/10 - Hong Kong
41. Mr. Zhao (1998, Yue Lü) 6,5/10 - China
42. Blind Shaft (2003, Yang Li) 6,5/10 - China
43. Once Upon a Time in China (1991, Hark Tsui) 5,5/10 - Hong Kong
44. Goodbye, South, Goodbye (1996, Hsiao-hsien Hou) 6,5/10 - Taiwan
45. The World (2004, Zhangke Jia) 6,5/10 - China
46. Execution in Autumn (1972, Hsing Lee) 6,5/10 - Taiwan
47. The Butterfly Murders (1979, Hark Tsui) 4,5/10 - Hong Kong
48. The Wayward Cloud (2005, Ming-liang Tsai) 7/10 - Taiwan

Bonus Challenge: 29

1937
1967, 1968
1972, 1977, 1979
1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988
1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008
2010
2020

[sol]

Spoiler

1. Shaolin Soccer (2001) Hong Kong REVISION
2. Rumble in the Bronx (1995) Hong Kong
3. Detective Chinatown (2015) China
4. Detective Chinatown 2 (2018) China
5. Detective Chinatown 3 (2021) China
6. Chicken and Duck Talk (1988) Hong Kong
7. Enter the Fat Dragon (2020) Hong Kong
8. The Chinese Feast (1995) Hong Kong
9. Lost in Hong Kong (2015) China
10. Love on Delivery (1994) Hong Kong REVISION
11. My Young Auntie (1981) Hong Kong
12. Fearless Hyena 2 (1983) Hong Kong
13. The Untold Story (1993) Hong Kong
14. Once a Gangster (2010) Hong Kong
15. Ninja Champion (1986) Hong Kong
16. Have a Nice Day (2017) China
17. Hail the Judge (1994) Hong Kong
18. Time and Tide (2000) Hong Kong
19. Robin-B-Hood (2006) Hong Kong
20. Stunt Woman (1996) Hong Kong
21. Tricky Brains (1991) Hong Kong
22. Royal Tramp (1992) Hong Kong
23. Odd Couple (1979) Hong Kong
24. Dumplings (2004) Hong Kong
25. Drug War (2012) China
26. Dragon (2011) Hong Kong
27. Pegasus (2019) China
28. Call Me Dragon (1974) Hong Kong
29. A Touch of Zen (1971) Taiwan
30. Accident (2009) Hong Kong
31. Initial D (2005) Hong Kong
32. So Close (2002) Hong Kong
33. Godspeed (2016) Taiwan
34. Firestorm (2013) Hong Kong
35. Front Page (1990) Hong Kong
36. Connected (2008) Hong Kong
37. Air Hostess (1959) Hong Kong
38. Police Story (1985) Hong Kong REVISION
39. Vengeance! (1970) Hong Kong
40. Mr. Nice Guy (1997) Hong Kong
41. Getting Home (2007) China
42. Sunshine Cops (1999) Hong Kong
43. Contract Killer (1998) Hong Kong
44. That Fiery Girl (1968) Hong Kong
45. Kung Fu Jungle (2014) Hong Kong
46. Shaolin Temple (1982) China
47. Drunken Tai Chi (1984) Hong Kong
48. Havoc in Heaven (1963) China
49. The Buddhist Fist (1980) Hong Kong
50. One-Armed Boxer (1972) Hong Kong
51. The Fate of Lee Khan (1973) Hong Kong
52. Bloody Monkey Master (1977) Hong Kong
53. The Haunted Cop Shop (1987) Hong Kong
54. The Enchanting Shadow (1960) Hong Kong
55. Have Sword, Will Travel (1969) Hong Kong
56. PTU: Police Tactical Unit (2003) Hong Kong
57. Lady General Hua Mu-lan (1964) Hong Kong
58. Snake in the Eagle's Shadow (1978) Hong Kong
59. Master of the Flying Guillotine (1976) Hong Kong
60. My Heart Is That Eternal Rose (1989) Hong Kong
61. Red Detachment of Women (1961) China
62. The Naval Battle of 1894 (1962) China
63. Hello Mr. Billionaire (2018) China
64. Goodbye Mr. Loser! (2015) China
65. The Tunnel Warfare (1965) China
66. Come Drink with Me (1966) Hong Kong REVISION
67. The Assassin (1967) Hong Kong
68. Sleeping Fist (1979) Hong Kong

69. Ne Zha / Nezha (2019) China



The mythology at hand varies between dull and confusing here, but this works okay as a tale of a child trying to fit in with some great scenes of the demon kid protagonist attempting to play with others, believing it is an elaborate game of hide-and-seek when others away in fear. The animation is decent too with cool glowing lava and fire effects in the mix, though most of the animation is spent on silliness such as having an allergic reaction to kissing a toad.

Bonus Challenge: Years Covered (62)

1959
1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969
1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1976 1977 1978 1979
1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
2020 2021

[sol]

Spoiler

1. Shaolin Soccer (2001) Hong Kong REVISION
2. Rumble in the Bronx (1995) Hong Kong
3. Detective Chinatown (2015) China
4. Detective Chinatown 2 (2018) China
5. Detective Chinatown 3 (2021) China
6. Chicken and Duck Talk (1988) Hong Kong
7. Enter the Fat Dragon (2020) Hong Kong
8. The Chinese Feast (1995) Hong Kong
9. Lost in Hong Kong (2015) China
10. Love on Delivery (1994) Hong Kong REVISION
11. My Young Auntie (1981) Hong Kong
12. Fearless Hyena 2 (1983) Hong Kong
13. The Untold Story (1993) Hong Kong
14. Once a Gangster (2010) Hong Kong
15. Ninja Champion (1986) Hong Kong
16. Have a Nice Day (2017) China
17. Hail the Judge (1994) Hong Kong
18. Time and Tide (2000) Hong Kong
19. Robin-B-Hood (2006) Hong Kong
20. Stunt Woman (1996) Hong Kong
21. Tricky Brains (1991) Hong Kong
22. Royal Tramp (1992) Hong Kong
23. Odd Couple (1979) Hong Kong
24. Dumplings (2004) Hong Kong
25. Drug War (2012) China
26. Dragon (2011) Hong Kong
27. Pegasus (2019) China
28. Call Me Dragon (1974) Hong Kong
29. A Touch of Zen (1971) Taiwan
30. Accident (2009) Hong Kong
31. Initial D (2005) Hong Kong
32. So Close (2002) Hong Kong
33. Godspeed (2016) Taiwan
34. Firestorm (2013) Hong Kong
35. Front Page (1990) Hong Kong
36. Connected (2008) Hong Kong
37. Air Hostess (1959) Hong Kong
38. Police Story (1985) Hong Kong REVISION
39. Vengeance! (1970) Hong Kong
40. Mr. Nice Guy (1997) Hong Kong
41. Getting Home (2007) China
42. Sunshine Cops (1999) Hong Kong
43. Contract Killer (1998) Hong Kong
44. That Fiery Girl (1968) Hong Kong
45. Kung Fu Jungle (2014) Hong Kong
46. Shaolin Temple (1982) China
47. Drunken Tai Chi (1984) Hong Kong
48. Havoc in Heaven (1963) China
49. The Buddhist Fist (1980) Hong Kong
50. One-Armed Boxer (1972) Hong Kong
51. The Fate of Lee Khan (1973) Hong Kong
52. Bloody Monkey Master (1977) Hong Kong
53. The Haunted Cop Shop (1987) Hong Kong
54. The Enchanting Shadow (1960) Hong Kong
55. Have Sword, Will Travel (1969) Hong Kong
56. PTU: Police Tactical Unit (2003) Hong Kong
57. Lady General Hua Mu-lan (1964) Hong Kong
58. Snake in the Eagle's Shadow (1978) Hong Kong
59. Master of the Flying Guillotine (1976) Hong Kong
60. My Heart Is That Eternal Rose (1989) Hong Kong
61. Red Detachment of Women (1961) China
62. The Naval Battle of 1894 (1962) China
63. Hello Mr. Billionaire (2018) China
64. Goodbye Mr. Loser! (2015) China
65. The Tunnel Warfare (1965) China
66. Come Drink with Me (1966) Hong Kong REVISION
67. The Assassin (1967) Hong Kong
68. Sleeping Fist (1979) Hong Kong
69. Ne Zha / Nezha (2019) China

70. The Spiritual Boxer (1975) Hong Kong



A young man cons others with a fake wooden knife and by pretending to be possessed in this action comedy. The film was the directional debut of Liu Chia-Liang and there is much more focus on comedy here than action, unlike his better known films. That said, the disappointment here is that we see very little comedic trickery and deception beyond the fake knife. There is also a weird love interest in a woman with short hair who he mistakes for a man.

Bonus Challenge: Years Covered (63)

1959
1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969
1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979
1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
2020 2021

[Traveller]

69. Xiao Mei (2018) - 5/10 (Taiwan)
70. The Eight Immortals Restaurant: The Untold Story (1993) - 5/10 (Hong Kong)

1933 1935
1947 1948 1949
1957 1958
1961 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969
1972 1973 1975 1978 1979
1980 1981 1983 1984 1986 1987 1988
1990 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1999
2000 2001 2002 2004 2006 2009
2014 2017 2018 2019
2021

[flavo5000]

103. Shi san tai bao a.k.a. The Heroic Ones (Chang Cheh, 1970) Hong Kong


104. San qiang pai an jing qi a.k.a. A Woman, A Gun and a Noodle Shop (Zhang Yimou, 2009) China/Hong Kong


105. Gam yuk fung wan II: To faan a.k.a. Prison on Fire II (Ringo Lam, 1991) Hong Kong


106. Youling renjian II: Gui wei ren jian a.k.a. Visible Secret II (Abe Kwong, 2002) Hong Kong


107. Huang Fei Hong a.k.a. Master of Kung Fu (Meng Hua Ho, 1973) Hong Kong


108. Huang feihong zhi yingxiong you meng a.k.a. Rise of the Legend (Roy Hin Yeung Chow, 2014) Hong Kong/China


109. Tian luo di wang a.k.a. Gunmen (Kirk Wong, 1988) Hong Kong


110. Di yi lei xing wei xian a.k.a. Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind (Tsui Hark, 1980) Hong Kong

The Kill List

1. Di renjie: Tong tian di guo a.k.a. Detective Dee: Mystery of the Phantom Flame (Tsui Hark, 2010) China/Hong Kong
2. Guangdong shi hu xing yi wu xi a.k.a. Ten Tigers from Kuangtung (Chang Cheh, 1980) Hong Kong
3. Huang jia shi jie a.k.a. Yes, Madam! (Corey Yuen, 1985) Hong Kong
4. Shijie a.k.a. The World (Zhangke Jia, 2004) China
5. Fu rong zhen a.k.a. Hibiscus Town (Jin Xie, 1987) China
6. Reset (Chang, 2017) China
7. Jian hua yan yu jiang nan a.k.a. To Kill with Intrigue (Wei Lo, 1977) Hong Kong
8. Zhao shi gu er a.k.a. Sacrifice (Kaige Chen, 2010) China
9. Shao nai nai de si wa a.k.a. Intrigue in Nylons (Chih-Hung Kuei, 1972) Hong Kong
10. Ma Yong Zhen a.k.a. The Boxer form Shantung (Chang Cheh, 1972) Hong Kong
11. Chui lung a.k.a. Chasing the Dragon (Jing Wong, Jason Kwan, 2017) Hong Kong/China
12. Shao Lin wu zu a.k.a. Five Shaolin Masters (Chang Cheh, 1974) Hong Kong
13. Duo shuai a.k.a. Triad Wars (Dennis Law, 2008) Hong Kong
14. Shao Lin si a.k.a. Shaolin Temple (Chang Cheh, 1976) Hong Kong
15. Yip Man chin chyun a.k.a. The Legend Is Born: Ip Man (Herman Yau, 2010) Hong Kong
16. Yan nu huan hun a.k.a. The Ghost Lovers (Sang-ok Shin, 1974) Hong Kong
17. You hua hao hao shuo a.k.a. Keep Cool (Zhang Yimou, 1997) Hong Kong/China
18. Xue fu rong a.k.a. The Vengeful Beauty (Meng Hua Ho, 1978) Hong Kong
19. Zhong hua ying xiong a.k.a. Born to Defense (Jet Li, 1988) Hong Kong/China
20. Liu A-Cai yu Huang Fei-Hong a.k.a. Challenge of the Masters (Chia-Liang Liu, 1976) Hong Kong
21. Snow Flower and the Secret Fan (Wayne Wang, 2010) China
22. Ninja in Action (Godfrey Ho, 1987) Hong Kong
23. Ninja Dragon (Godfrey Ho, 1986) Hong Kong
24. Ninja Avengers (Godfrey Ho, 1987) Hong Kong
25. Nu lan wu hao a.k.a. Woman Basketball Player No. 5 (Jin Xie, 1957) China
26. Hong Xi Guan a.k.a. Executioners from Shaolin (Chia-Liang Liu, 1977) Hong Kong
27. Hong Wending san po bai lian jiao a.k.a. Clan of the White Lotus (Lieh Lo, 1980) Hong Kong
28. Shun liu ni liu a.k.a. Time and Tide (Tsui Hark, 2000) Hong Kong/China
29.The Butterly Lovers Violin Concerto/The Yellow River Piano Concerto (2014) Taiwan
30. Dalu a.k.a. The Big Road (Yu Sun, 1935) China
31. Erzi a.k.a. Sons (Yuan Zhang, 1996) China
32. Lung siu yeh a.k.a. Dragon Lord (Jackie Chan, 1982) Hong Kong
33. Gwai ma seung sing a.k.a. Games Gamblers Play (Michael Hui, 1974) Hong Kong
34. Yuk po tuen: Tau ching bo gam a.k.a. Sex and Zen (Michael Mak, 1991) Hong Kong
35. Xin zhong you gui a.k.a. Matrimony (Hua-Tao Teng, 2007) China
36. Tang ren jie xiao zi a.k.a. Chinatown Kid (Chang Cheh, 1977) Hong Kong
37. Jik zin a.k.a. The Viral Factor (Dante Lam, 2012) Hong Kong/China
38. The Everlasting Flame: Beijing 2008 (Jun Gu, 2009) China
39. Quan ji a.k.a. Duel of Fists (Chang Cheh, 1971) Hong Kong
40. Hu Hui Chien xue zhan xi dan si a.k.a. Showdown at the Cotton Mill (Ma Wu, 1978) Taiwan/Hong Kong
41. Hei yan quan a.k.a. I Don't Want To Sleep Alone (Ming-liang Tsai, 2006) China/Taiwan
42. Fei long zhan a.k.a. The Dragon Missile (Meng Hua Ho, 1976) Hong Kong
43. Gong fu guan lan a.k.a. Kung Fu Dunk (Yen-ping Chu, 2008) China/Hong Kong/Taiwan
44. Gui ma gong fu a.k.a. Dirty Kung Fu (Chia Yung Liu, 1978) Hong Kong
45. Yi ge ren de wu lin a.k.a. Kung Fu Killer (Teddy Chan, 2014) China/Hong Kong
46. Yi jiang chun shui xiang dong liu a.k.a. The Spring River Flows East (Chusheng Cai, Junli Zheng, 1947) China
47. The Jade Pendant (Po-Chih Leong, 2017) Hong Kong
48. Bu ze shou duan a.k.a. Dynamo (Shan Hua, 1978) Hong Kong
49. San guo zhi jian long xie jia a.k.a. Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon (Daniel Lee, 2008) China/Hong Kong
50. Cha shou a.k.a. Masked Avengers (Chang Cheh, 1981) Hong Kong
51. Sing gei cha low a.k.a. The Teahouse (Chih-Hung Kuei, 1974) Hong Kong
52. Hai zi wang a.k.a. King of the Children (Kaige Chen, 1987) China
53. Xin Shao Lin si a.k.a. Shaolin (Benny Chan, 2011) Hong Kong/China
54. Zhou Yu de huo che a.k.a. Zhou Yu's Train (Zhou Sun, 2002) China/Hong Kong
55. She diao ying xiong chuan a.k.a. Brave Archer (Chang Cheh, 1977) Hong Kong
56. Long quan a.k.a. Dragon Fist (Wei Lo, 1979) Hong Kong/Taiwan
57. Goh yeung yee sang a.k.a. Dr. Lamb (Danny Lee, Billy Hin-Shing Tang, 1992) Hong Kong
58. Long men fei jia a.k.a. Flying Swords of Dragon Gate (Tsui Hark, 2011) China
59. Yin ji a.k.a. Kung Fu from Beyond the Grave (Chiu Lee, 1982) Hong Kong
60. The Swordswoman in White (Huaxun Zhang, 1992) China
61. Shiqi sui de dan che a.k.a. Beijing Bicycle (Xiaoshuai Wang, 2001) Taiwan/China
62. Feng er ti ta cai a.k.a. Play While You Play (Hsiao-hsien Hou, 1981) Taiwan
63. Xin jiang shi xian sheng a.k.a. Mr. Vampire 1992 (Ricky Lau, 1992) Hong Kong
64. Lost in the Pacific (Vincent Zhou, 2016) China
65. Chun can a.k.a. Spring Silkworms (Bugao Cheng, 1933) China
66. Yi dai jian wang a.k.a. The Swordsman of All Swordsmen (Joseph Kuo, 1968) Taiwan
67. Chik loh go yeung a.k.a. Naked Killer (Clarence Yiu-leung Fok, 1992) Hong Kong
68. Sik san a.k.a. God of Cookery (Stephen Chow, Lik-Chi Lee, 1996) Hong Kong
69. Siu Tai Gik a.k.a. Drunken Tai Chi (Woo-ping Yuen, 1984) Hong Kong
70. Wo he wo de zu guo a.k.a. My People, My Country (Various, 2019) China
71. Wo he wo de jia xiang a.k.a. My People, My Homeland (Various, 2020) China
72. Tau ming chong a.k.a. The Warlords (Peter Ho-Sun Chan, Wai-Man Yip, 2007) Hong Kong/China
73. Wu hu tu long a.k.a. Brothers Five (Wei Lo, 1970) Hong Kong
74. Jie shi ying xiong a.k.a. Shaolin Rescuers (Chang Cheh, 1979) Hong Kong
75. Gong fu lao ba a.k.a. Silly Kung Fu Family a.k.a. Shaolin Family Soccer (Wynn Lau Chun-Fai, 2004) Hong Kong
76. Heung Gong you ge He Li Huo a.k.a. Hollywood Hong Kong (Fruit Chan, 2001) Hong Kong
77. Ying hung boon sik III jik yeung ji gor a.k.a. A Better Tomorrow III (Tsui Hark, 1989) Hong Kong
78. Zhong gui a.k.a. Seeding of a Ghost (Kuen Yeung, 1983) Hong Kong
79. Chin gei bin 2: Fa tou tai kam a.k.a. Twin Effects II (Corey Yuen, Patrick Leung, 2004) Hong Kong/China
80. Jue dou zhe de sheng ming a.k.a. My Sword, My Life (Ming-hua Chen, 1978) Taiwan
81. Jie jiu wu xian sheng a.k.a. Saving Mr. Wu (Sheng Ding, 2015) China
82. Gai shi qi hua a.k.a. Miraculous Flower (Hao Fang, 1981) Taiwan
83. Shuang xia a.k.a. The Deadly Duo (Chang Cheh, 1971) Hong Kong
84. Wang de Shengyan a.k.a. The Last Supper (Chuan Lu, 2012) China
85. Lang bei wei jian a.k.a. Duel of Dragons (Wu Ma, 1974) Hong Kong
86. Feng shen bang a.k.a. League of Gods (Koan Hui, 2016) Hong Kong
87. Lü cha a.k.a. Green Tea (Yuan Zhang, 2003) China
88. Zhai bian a.k.a. The Heirloom (Leste Chen, 2005) Taiwan
89. Shao Lin mu ren xiang a.k.a. Shaolin Wooden Men (Chi-Hwa Chen, 1976) Taiwan/Hong Kong
90. Gap tung kei hap a.k.a. Iceman (Wing-cheong Law, 2014) China/Hong Kong
91. Fei yan jin dao a.k.a. Vengeance is a Golden Blade (Meng Hua Ho, 1969) Hong Kong
92. Haixian a.k.a. Seafood (Wen Zhu, 2001) China/Hong Kong
93. Long zhi ren zhe a.k.a. Ninja in the Dragon's Den (Corey Yuen, 1982) Hong Kong
94. Mat to sing suk si 1997 a.k.a. Fruit Is Swelling (Man Kei Chin, 1997) Hong Kong
95. Jiu shi liu liu de ta a.k.a. Lovable You (Hsiao-hsien Hou, 1980) Taiwan
96. Hong men yan chuan qi a.k.a. White Vengeance (Daniel Lee, 2011) China
97. Qing tian jian piao xiang a.k.a. Bruce is Loose (Min-hsiung Wu, 1977) Taiwan
98. Dai zek lo a.k.a. Running on Karma (Johnnie To, Ka-Fai Wai, 2003) Hong Kong/China
99. Kuai huo lin a.k.a. The Delightful Forest (Cheh Chang, Hsueh Li Pao, 1972) Hong Kong
100. Do sing daai hang: San goh chuen kei a.k.a. Casino Tycoon (Jing Wong, 1992) Hong Kong
101. Wu yi bian fu a.k.a. Bat Without Wings (Yuen Chor, 1980) Hong Kong
102. Chang hen ge a.k.a. Everlasting Regret (Stanley Kwan, 2005) Hong Kong/China
103. Shi san tai bao a.k.a. The Heroic Ones (Chang Cheh, 1970) Hong Kong
104. San qiang pai an jing qi a.k.a. A Woman, A Gun and a Noodle Shop (Zhang Yimou, 2009) China/Hong Kong
105. Gam yuk fung wan II: To faan a.k.a. Prison on Fire II (Ringo Lam, 1991) Hong Kong
106. Youling renjian II: Gui wei ren jian a.k.a. Visible Secret II (Abe Kwong, 2002) Hong Kong
107. Huang Fei Hong a.k.a. Master of Kung Fu (Meng Hua Ho, 1973) Hong Kong
108. Huang feihong zhi yingxiong you meng a.k.a. Rise of the Legend (Roy Hin Yeung Chow, 2014) Hong Kong/China
109. Tian luo di wang a.k.a. Gunmen (Kirk Wong, 1988) Hong Kong
110. Di yi lei xing wei xian a.k.a. Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind (Tsui Hark, 1980) Hong Kong

Years watched

1933, 1935
1947
1957
1968, 1969
1970, 1971 (2), 1972(3), 1973, 1974 (5), 1976(4), 1977 (5), 1978 (4), 1979 (2)
1980 (4), 1981 (3), 1982 (3), 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987 (4), 1988, 1989
1991, 1992 (4), 1996,1997 (2)
2000, 2001 (3), 2002, 2003 (2), 2004 (3), 2005 (2), 2006, 2007 (2), 2008 (3), 2009
2010 (4), 2011 (3), 2012 (2), 2014 (3), 2015, 2016 (2), 2017 (3), 2020

[DudeLanez]

49. Flowers of Shanghai (1998, Hsiao-hsien Hou) 7/10 - Taiwan
50. I Don't Want to Sleep Alone (2006, Ming-liang Tsai) 6,5/10 - Taiwan
51. A Sun (2019, Mong-Hong Chung) 7/10 - Taiwan


A Sun (2019)

Taiwan: 21 / Hong Kong: 17 / China: 13

01. The Arch (1968, Shu Shuen Tong) 6,5/10 - Hong Kong
02. Vive L'Amour (1994, Ming-liang Tsai) 7/10 - Taiwan
03. The Boys from Fengkuei (1983, Hsiao-hsien Hou) 7/10 - Taiwan
04. Autumn Moon (1992, Clara Law) 6,5/10 - Hong Kong
05. Yellow Earth (1984, Kaige Chen) 6,5/10 - China
06. Rebels of the Neon God (1992, Ming-liang Tsai) 7/10 - Taiwan
07. The Mission (1999, Johnnie To) 6,5/10 - Hong Kong
08. Mr. Vampire (1985, Ricky Lau) 6/10 - Hong Kong
09. Rouge (1987, Stanley Kwan) 6,5/10 - Hong Kong
10. That Day, on the Beach (1983, Edward Yang) 6,5/10 - Taiwan
11. A Chinese Ghost Story (1987, Siu-Tung Ching) 6/10 - Hong Kong
12. A Time to Live, a Time to Die (1985, Hsiao-hsien Hou) 6,5/10 - Taiwan
13. Green Snake (1993, Hark Tsui) 5/10 - Hong Kong
14. The River (1997, Ming-liang Tsai) 7,5/10 - Taiwan
15. A Chinese Odyssey Part One: Pandora's Box (1995, Jeffrey Lau) 2/10 - Hong Kong
16. Taipei Story (1985, Edward Yang) 7/10 - Taiwan
17. The Hole (1998, Ming-liang Tsai) 7/10 - Taiwan
18. Dragon Inn (1967, King Hu) 6/10 - Taiwan
19. The Women from the Lake of Scented Souls (1993, Fei Xie) 7/10 - China
20. A Brighter Summer Day (1991, Edward Yang) 6,5/10 - Taiwan
21. Street Angel (1937, Muzhi Yuan) 6/10 - China
22. Dust in the Wind (1986, Hsiao-hsien Hou) 6,5/10 - Taiwan
23. The Story of Qiu Ju (1992, Yimou Zhang) 7/10 - China
24. What Time Is It There? (2001, Ming-liang Tsai) 7/10 - Taiwan
25. Taipei Suicide Story (2020, KEFF) 7/10 - Taiwan
26. The Battle Wizard (1977, Hsueh Li Pao) 4,5/10 - Hong Kong
27. The Puppetmaster (1993, Hsiao-hsien Hou) 6,5/10 - Taiwan
28. Devils on the Doorstep (2000, Wen Jiang) 7/10 - China
29. 24 City (2008, Zhangke Jia) 7/10 - China
30. Iron Monkey (1993, Woo-ping Yuen) 6/10 - Hong Kong
31. Shaolin Soccer (2001, Stephen Chow) 6/10 - Hong Kong
32. As Tears Go By (1988, Kar-wai Wong) 5,5/10 - Hong Kong
33. Comrades, Almost a Love Story (1996, Peter Ho-Sun Chan) 7/10 - Hong Kong
34. Center Stage (1991, Stanley Kwan) 6,5/10 - Hong Kong
35. Winter Vacation (2010, Hongqi Li) 5/10 - China
36. The Horse Thief (1986, Zhuangzhuang Tian) 5,5/10 - China
37. Goodbye, Dragon Inn (2003, Ming-liang Tsai) 6/10 - Taiwan
38. In the Heat of the Sun (1994, Wen Jiang) 8/10 - China
39. Platform (2000, Zhangke Jia) 6/10 - China
40. A Chinese Odyssey Part Two: Cinderella (1995, Jeffrey Lau) 2/10 - Hong Kong
41. Mr. Zhao (1998, Yue Lü) 6,5/10 - China
42. Blind Shaft (2003, Yang Li) 6,5/10 - China
43. Once Upon a Time in China (1991, Hark Tsui) 5,5/10 - Hong Kong
44. Goodbye, South, Goodbye (1996, Hsiao-hsien Hou) 6,5/10 - Taiwan
45. The World (2004, Zhangke Jia) 6,5/10 - China
46. Execution in Autumn (1972, Hsing Lee) 6,5/10 - Taiwan
47. The Butterfly Murders (1979, Hark Tsui) 4,5/10 - Hong Kong
48. The Wayward Cloud (2005, Ming-liang Tsai) 7/10 - Taiwan
49. Flowers of Shanghai (1998, Hsiao-hsien Hou) 7/10 - Taiwan
50. I Don't Want to Sleep Alone (2006, Ming-liang Tsai) 6,5/10 - Taiwan
51. A Sun (2019, Mong-Hong Chung) 7/10 - Taiwan

Bonus Challenge: 31

1937
1967, 1968
1972, 1977, 1979
1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988
1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008
2010, 2019
2020

[gunnar]

flavo has set a new record for this challenge by reaching 110 and still has five days to build on that record. shugs has made a big leap into the top 10 and is tied for 8th place. sol has filled in the gaps and has watched films from 1959-2021, leading the bonus challenge with 63 years. We've also moved into second place for this challenge in total films watched as a group with 496. Hong Kong films should easily cross 300, but Taiwan seems to have little chance of reaching the century mark.

Unwatched years remaining (since 1927):

1928 1938 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956

32 - Red Heroine (1929, China) - 6.5/10 - A young woman is kidnapped by an invading general and his minions. She is going to be forced into his harem, but is rescued by a martial artist who then trains her. Three years later, another young woman is being forced into a similar situation after her father is accused of treason. The Red Heroine now returns to get her revenge and save the second young woman. I thought it was decent for its time.

33 - The Peach Girl (1931, China) - 7.5/10 - A couple who work on a farm have a daughter and plant a peach blossom on the day they bring her home. The girl is the same age the son of the mistress who owns the property and the two children become friends. When they grow older, they fall in love, but the mistress sees class distinctions and refuses to allow their relationship. It's a pretty good melodrama and I enjoyed Ruan Lingyu's performance as the grown up 'peach girl'. Jin Yan was also good as her lover.

Spoiler

1 - Twin Dragons (1992, Hong Kong) - 7/10
2 - Armour of God (1986, Hong Kong) - 7/10
3 - Operation Condor (1991, Hong Kong) - 7.5/10
4 - Project A (1983, Hong Kong) - 7/10
5 - Project A: Part II (1987, Hong Kong) - 7/10
6 - Dragon Lord (1982, Hong Kong) - 6.5/10
7 - Ip Man (2008, Hong Kong) - 8/10
8 - Ip Man 2 (2010, Hong Kong) - 7/10
9 - Ip Man 3 (2015, Hong Kong) - 6/10
10 - Ip Man 4: The Finale (2019, Hong Kong) - 7.5/10
11 - Chinese Zodiac (2012, Hong Kong) - 7/10
12 - Drunken Master (1978, Hong Kong) - 8/10
13 - Days of Being Wild (1990, Hong Kong) - 6/10
14 - The Legend of the Drunken Master (1994, Hong Kong) - 7.5/10
15 - Rumble in the Bronx (1995, Hong Kong) - 7/10
16 - The Young Master (1980, Hong Kong) - 7/10
17 - The Killer (1989, Hong Kong) - 7.5/10
18 - Still Life (2006, China) - 6.5/10
19 - Romance of the Western Chamber/Xi xiang ji (1927, China)
20 - Snake in the Eagle's Shadow (1978, Hong Kong) - 8/10
21 - Center Stage (1991, Hong Kong) - 6/10
22 - The Goddess (1934, China) - 8/10
23 - Spring in a Small Town (1948, China) - 7/10
24 - A Touch of Zen (1971, Taiwan) - 8/10
25 - Princess Iron Fan (1941, China) - 6.5/10
26 - Waves Washing the Sand (1936, China) - 7/10
27 - Wild Rose (1932, China) - 7.5/10
28 - Woman Warrior of the Wild River 6: Rumble at Deerhorn Gully (1930, China) - 5/10
29 - Confucius (1940, China) - 5/10
30 - This Life of Mine/Life of a Beijing Policeman (1950, China) - 7/10
31 - Mulan Joins the Army (1939, China) - 7/10

Years = 31

1927 1929
1930 1931 1932 1934 1936 1939
1940 1941 1948
1950 1971 1978
1980 1982 1983 1986 1987 1989
1990 1991 1992 1994 1995
2006 2008
2010 2012 2015 2019

The OP is updated.

[hurluberlu]

10. Dust in the Wind / Liàn liàn fengchén (Hsiao-Hsien Hou, 1986) [Taiwan] 8-

大中華

1. Eat Drink Man Woman / Yin shi nan nu (Ang Lee, 1994) [Taiwan] 7
2. Seventeen Years / Guo nian hui jia (Yuan Zhang, 1999) [China] 7-
3. The Cloud in Her Room / Ta fang jian li de yun (Xinyuan Zheng Lu, 2020) [China]7+
4. Angels Wear White / Jia nian hua (Vivian Qu, 2017) [China] 6+
5. Youth / Fang hua (Xiaogang Feng, 2017) [China] 6
6. I Wish I Knew (Zhangke Jia, 2010) [China] 8+
7. The Looming Storm / Bao xue jiang zhi (Yue Dong, 2017) [China] 8
8. Oxhide II / Niupi er (Jiayin Liu, 2009) [China] 5+
9. Night Train / Ye che (Yi'nan Diao, 2007) [China] 8

[sol]

Thanks for the update and acknowledging my 1959-2021 straight sweep. Took a bit of time but I made it.

Spoiler

1. Shaolin Soccer (2001) Hong Kong REVISION
2. Rumble in the Bronx (1995) Hong Kong
3. Detective Chinatown (2015) China
4. Detective Chinatown 2 (2018) China
5. Detective Chinatown 3 (2021) China
6. Chicken and Duck Talk (1988) Hong Kong
7. Enter the Fat Dragon (2020) Hong Kong
8. The Chinese Feast (1995) Hong Kong
9. Lost in Hong Kong (2015) China
10. Love on Delivery (1994) Hong Kong REVISION
11. My Young Auntie (1981) Hong Kong
12. Fearless Hyena 2 (1983) Hong Kong
13. The Untold Story (1993) Hong Kong
14. Once a Gangster (2010) Hong Kong
15. Ninja Champion (1986) Hong Kong
16. Have a Nice Day (2017) China
17. Hail the Judge (1994) Hong Kong
18. Time and Tide (2000) Hong Kong
19. Robin-B-Hood (2006) Hong Kong
20. Stunt Woman (1996) Hong Kong
21. Tricky Brains (1991) Hong Kong
22. Royal Tramp (1992) Hong Kong
23. Odd Couple (1979) Hong Kong
24. Dumplings (2004) Hong Kong
25. Drug War (2012) China
26. Dragon (2011) Hong Kong
27. Pegasus (2019) China
28. Call Me Dragon (1974) Hong Kong
29. A Touch of Zen (1971) Taiwan
30. Accident (2009) Hong Kong
31. Initial D (2005) Hong Kong
32. So Close (2002) Hong Kong
33. Godspeed (2016) Taiwan
34. Firestorm (2013) Hong Kong
35. Front Page (1990) Hong Kong
36. Connected (2008) Hong Kong
37. Air Hostess (1959) Hong Kong
38. Police Story (1985) Hong Kong REVISION
39. Vengeance! (1970) Hong Kong
40. Mr. Nice Guy (1997) Hong Kong
41. Getting Home (2007) China
42. Sunshine Cops (1999) Hong Kong
43. Contract Killer (1998) Hong Kong
44. That Fiery Girl (1968) Hong Kong
45. Kung Fu Jungle (2014) Hong Kong
46. Shaolin Temple (1982) China
47. Drunken Tai Chi (1984) Hong Kong
48. Havoc in Heaven (1963) China
49. The Buddhist Fist (1980) Hong Kong
50. One-Armed Boxer (1972) Hong Kong
51. The Fate of Lee Khan (1973) Hong Kong
52. Bloody Monkey Master (1977) Hong Kong
53. The Haunted Cop Shop (1987) Hong Kong
54. The Enchanting Shadow (1960) Hong Kong
55. Have Sword, Will Travel (1969) Hong Kong
56. PTU: Police Tactical Unit (2003) Hong Kong
57. Lady General Hua Mu-lan (1964) Hong Kong
58. Snake in the Eagle's Shadow (1978) Hong Kong
59. Master of the Flying Guillotine (1976) Hong Kong
60. My Heart Is That Eternal Rose (1989) Hong Kong
61. Red Detachment of Women (1961) China
62. The Naval Battle of 1894 (1962) China
63. Hello Mr. Billionaire (2018) China
64. Goodbye Mr. Loser! (2015) China
65. The Tunnel Warfare (1965) China
66. Come Drink with Me (1966) Hong Kong REVISION
67. The Assassin (1967) Hong Kong
68. Sleeping Fist (1979) Hong Kong
69. Ne Zha / Nezha (2019) China
70. The Spiritual Boxer (1975) Hong Kong

71. Winners & Sinners (1983) Hong Kong



The film mostly feels like a random collection of comedic events strung together. There is something to do with counterfeit money and cop Jackie Chan's pursuit of the fraudsters involved, but this angle never really gels with the central five characters (all former prisoners) and their shenanigans. Their comedic highs are excellent though, notably tricking Richard Ng into believing that he is invisible, plus Jackie Chan's athleticism is as awesome as ever.

Bonus Challenge: Years Covered (63)

1959
1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969
1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979
1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
2020 2021

[Lonewolf2003]

An unplanned monkey kung fu double bill

12. Chu long ma liu [Stroke of Death/Monkey Kung Fu] (1979, Mar Lo, Hong Kong): 6.5 - In prison Ching meets a one-eyed master, who gives him a wooden keepsake before being executed, and tells him to search for the other half. Shortly thereafter Ching breaks out of prison chained up with another inmate and goes in quest of the missing piece to discover its secret. Of course there also some baddies after the keepsake. This is the kind of comedic kung fun in which the plot and characters really take a major backseat to the action. The villains are such caricatures, I wondered if this might be meant for a younger audience. After the duo escapes the the extremely slight plot is just an excuse to have the a succession of lighthearted acrobatic fights with each other or with various characters they bump into. These fights are not the best in the genre, but if you like this kind of comic kung fu movie it’s a fun way to spent 90 minutes.

13. Za jia xiao zi [Knockabout] (1979, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Hong Kong): 7.5 - Meant as the launch of 3rd brother Yuen Biao this at first glance again is again a lighthearted comedic kung fu movie about two petty criminals getting into troubles and wanting to learn kung fu. But in closer look has interesting subversive elements. Firstly Yuen Biao and his partner Leung Kar-Yan clearly are petty career criminal, who don't want to learn kung fu for some righteous reason but to take advantage of it in their criminal pursuits. Secondly in an especially for Chinese culture major subversive twist their master actually turns out to be the murderous ruthless killer. So while the characters and plot already offer more of interest than common (more than f.e. the movie above), what secures that is worth a watch are the first rate fights. Like said this was meant to launch Yuen Biao and het gets amble opportunity to showcase his breathtaking skills.
Because of a mistake I received two copies of Knockabout, and Eureka let me kept the spare one. Now because I like you all so much and many in this tread are fans of kung fu movies also; the first to pm me can have my extra blu ray copy for free! (Shipping cost on your own expense of course. It is region B.).

Spoiler

1. Du bei dao [The One-Armed Swordsman] (1967, Cheh Chang) Hong Kong rewatch: 6.5 > 7.0
2. Xue di zi [The Flying Guillotine] (1975, Meng Hua Ho) Hong Kong: 6.5
3. Hong quan xiao zi [Disciples of Shaolin] (1975, Cheh Chang) Hong Kong: 7.5
4. Xin ching-wu men [New Fist of Fury] (1976, Wei Lo, Hong Kong): 7.2
5. Xing xing wang [The Mighty Peking Man] (1977, Meng Hua Ho, Hong Kong): 4.0
6. Shao Lin mu ren xiang [Shaolin Wooden Men] (1976, Chi-Hwa Chen, Hong Kong): 7.0
7. Quan jing [Spiritual Kung Fu] (1978, Wei Lo, Hong Kong): 6.0
8. Tang lang [Shaolin Mantis] (1978, Chia-Liang Liu, Hong Kong): 6.5
9. Se ying diu sau [Snake in the Eagle's Shadow] (1978, Woo-Ping Yuen, Hong Kong) rewatch: 7.5 > 7.8
10. Zan xian sheng yu zhao qian hua [Warriors Two] (1978, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Hong Kong): 8.0
11. Xiao quan guai zhao [The Fearless Hyena] (1979, Jackie Chan, Hong Kong): 7.2

[sol]

Spoiler

1. Shaolin Soccer (2001) Hong Kong REVISION
2. Rumble in the Bronx (1995) Hong Kong
3. Detective Chinatown (2015) China
4. Detective Chinatown 2 (2018) China
5. Detective Chinatown 3 (2021) China
6. Chicken and Duck Talk (1988) Hong Kong
7. Enter the Fat Dragon (2020) Hong Kong
8. The Chinese Feast (1995) Hong Kong
9. Lost in Hong Kong (2015) China
10. Love on Delivery (1994) Hong Kong REVISION
11. My Young Auntie (1981) Hong Kong
12. Fearless Hyena 2 (1983) Hong Kong
13. The Untold Story (1993) Hong Kong
14. Once a Gangster (2010) Hong Kong
15. Ninja Champion (1986) Hong Kong
16. Have a Nice Day (2017) China
17. Hail the Judge (1994) Hong Kong
18. Time and Tide (2000) Hong Kong
19. Robin-B-Hood (2006) Hong Kong
20. Stunt Woman (1996) Hong Kong
21. Tricky Brains (1991) Hong Kong
22. Royal Tramp (1992) Hong Kong
23. Odd Couple (1979) Hong Kong
24. Dumplings (2004) Hong Kong
25. Drug War (2012) China
26. Dragon (2011) Hong Kong
27. Pegasus (2019) China
28. Call Me Dragon (1974) Hong Kong
29. A Touch of Zen (1971) Taiwan
30. Accident (2009) Hong Kong
31. Initial D (2005) Hong Kong
32. So Close (2002) Hong Kong
33. Godspeed (2016) Taiwan
34. Firestorm (2013) Hong Kong
35. Front Page (1990) Hong Kong
36. Connected (2008) Hong Kong
37. Air Hostess (1959) Hong Kong
38. Police Story (1985) Hong Kong REVISION
39. Vengeance! (1970) Hong Kong
40. Mr. Nice Guy (1997) Hong Kong
41. Getting Home (2007) China
42. Sunshine Cops (1999) Hong Kong
43. Contract Killer (1998) Hong Kong
44. That Fiery Girl (1968) Hong Kong
45. Kung Fu Jungle (2014) Hong Kong
46. Shaolin Temple (1982) China
47. Drunken Tai Chi (1984) Hong Kong
48. Havoc in Heaven (1963) China
49. The Buddhist Fist (1980) Hong Kong
50. One-Armed Boxer (1972) Hong Kong
51. The Fate of Lee Khan (1973) Hong Kong
52. Bloody Monkey Master (1977) Hong Kong
53. The Haunted Cop Shop (1987) Hong Kong
54. The Enchanting Shadow (1960) Hong Kong
55. Have Sword, Will Travel (1969) Hong Kong
56. PTU: Police Tactical Unit (2003) Hong Kong
57. Lady General Hua Mu-lan (1964) Hong Kong
58. Snake in the Eagle's Shadow (1978) Hong Kong
59. Master of the Flying Guillotine (1976) Hong Kong
60. My Heart Is That Eternal Rose (1989) Hong Kong
61. Red Detachment of Women (1961) China
62. The Naval Battle of 1894 (1962) China
63. Hello Mr. Billionaire (2018) China
64. Goodbye Mr. Loser! (2015) China
65. The Tunnel Warfare (1965) China
66. Come Drink with Me (1966) Hong Kong REVISION
67. The Assassin (1967) Hong Kong
68. Sleeping Fist (1979) Hong Kong
69. Ne Zha / Nezha (2019) China
70. The Spiritual Boxer (1975) Hong Kong
71. Winners & Sinners (1983) Hong Kong

72. Operation Condor (1991) Hong Kong



Widely considered superior to Armour of God with good reason, this follow-up is better paced with a clearer plot and equally impressive stunts. Best of all though, Jackie Chan is allowed be himself here; while the opening sequence is indebted to Indiana Jones, this is generally closer to an action comedy than an adventure drama - and action comedy is of course Chan's forte. There are also lots of exciting moments with a giant industrial fan near the end.

And that unlocked a Bronze award for me.



Bonus Challenge: Years Covered (63)

1959
1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969
1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979
1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
2020 2021

[Traveller]

71. China Behind (1978) - 6/10 (China)
72. Electric Shadows (2004) - 8/10 (China)

1933 1935
1947 1948 1949
1957 1958
1961 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969
1972 1973 1975 1978 1979
1980 1981 1983 1984 1986 1987 1988
1990 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1999
2000 2001 2002 2004 2006 2009
2014 2017 2018 2019
2021

[Onderhond]

15. 1.5* - As Time Goes By [Qu Ri Ku Duo] by Ann Hui, Vincent Chui (1997/Hong Kong)

The handover is by far one of the most impactful events in (semi)recent Hong Kong history. The ripples of that moments are getting stronger every day, so I figured it might be interesting to see how the Hong Kong people felt about this historic moment back when it actually took place. That's not really what Hui's documentary is about though. Instead, Hui takes a trip down memory lane. Interviewing herself and some other people, you get a talking heads doc where the interviewees are mostly digging up old memories. These are mostly personal memories, so unless you've lived in Hong Kong, or you're a big fan of human interest, it's really not that interesting. The doc is only an hour long, but it still feels a little random and aimless. Hui tries to span the 40 years under British rule, it just doesn't really translate well. Some interviews are more interesting than others and the short runtime makes sure it's not a complete fluke, but I was hoping to see something more insightful.

Turning Red

01. 3.5* - Man in Love [Dang Nan Ren Lian Ai Shi] by Chen-Hao Yin (2021/Taiwan)
02. 3.0* - The Twelve Gold Medallions [Shi Er Jin Pai] by Kang Cheng (1970/Hong Kong)
03. 3.0* - Set Up [Xiong Nan Gua Nu] by Siu-Hung Chung, Jing Wong (2005/Hong Kong)
04. 3.5* - New Kung Fu Cult Master [Yi Tin To Lung Gei] by Jing Wong (2022/China)
05. 4.0* - Seven Swords [Qi Jian] by Hark Tsui (2005/Hong Kong)
06. 2.5* - Water Gate Bridge [Chang Jin Hu Zhi Shui Men Qiao] by Hark Tsui, Kaige Chen, Dante Lam (2022/China)
07. 3.0* - Fighting Darksider by Kevin Huang (2022/China)
08. 3.5* - Painted Skin [Hoa Bi] by Liu Chun (2022/China)
09. 3.0* - White Lotus Cult [Bai Lian Xie Shen] by Siu-Keung Cheng (1993/Hong Kong)
10. 3.5* - Shanghai Triad [Yao a Yao Yao Dao Waipo Qiao] by Yimou Zhang (1995/China)
11. 3.5* - Open the Coffin by Cheng Siyi (2022/China)
12. 3.0* - Undercover [Ai Him Yan Muk] by Siu-Hung Chung (2007/Hong Kong)
13. 2.5* - Hit Team by Jing Wong (2022/China)
14. 3.0* - The Iron Coffin of Western Xia by Jing Wong (2022/China)

[DudeLanez]

52. The Blue Kite (1993, Zhuangzhuang Tian) 7/10 - China
53. Millennium Mambo (2001, Hsiao-hsien Hou) 7/10 - Taiwan


Millennium Mambo (2001)

Taiwan: 22 / Hong Kong: 17 / China: 14

01. The Arch (1968, Shu Shuen Tong) 6,5/10 - Hong Kong
02. Vive L'Amour (1994, Ming-liang Tsai) 7/10 - Taiwan
03. The Boys from Fengkuei (1983, Hsiao-hsien Hou) 7/10 - Taiwan
04. Autumn Moon (1992, Clara Law) 6,5/10 - Hong Kong
05. Yellow Earth (1984, Kaige Chen) 6,5/10 - China
06. Rebels of the Neon God (1992, Ming-liang Tsai) 7/10 - Taiwan
07. The Mission (1999, Johnnie To) 6,5/10 - Hong Kong
08. Mr. Vampire (1985, Ricky Lau) 6/10 - Hong Kong
09. Rouge (1987, Stanley Kwan) 6,5/10 - Hong Kong
10. That Day, on the Beach (1983, Edward Yang) 6,5/10 - Taiwan
11. A Chinese Ghost Story (1987, Siu-Tung Ching) 6/10 - Hong Kong
12. A Time to Live, a Time to Die (1985, Hsiao-hsien Hou) 6,5/10 - Taiwan
13. Green Snake (1993, Hark Tsui) 5/10 - Hong Kong
14. The River (1997, Ming-liang Tsai) 7,5/10 - Taiwan
15. A Chinese Odyssey Part One: Pandora's Box (1995, Jeffrey Lau) 2/10 - Hong Kong
16. Taipei Story (1985, Edward Yang) 7/10 - Taiwan
17. The Hole (1998, Ming-liang Tsai) 7/10 - Taiwan
18. Dragon Inn (1967, King Hu) 6/10 - Taiwan
19. The Women from the Lake of Scented Souls (1993, Fei Xie) 7/10 - China
20. A Brighter Summer Day (1991, Edward Yang) 6,5/10 - Taiwan
21. Street Angel (1937, Muzhi Yuan) 6/10 - China
22. Dust in the Wind (1986, Hsiao-hsien Hou) 6,5/10 - Taiwan
23. The Story of Qiu Ju (1992, Yimou Zhang) 7/10 - China
24. What Time Is It There? (2001, Ming-liang Tsai) 7/10 - Taiwan
25. Taipei Suicide Story (2020, KEFF) 7/10 - Taiwan
26. The Battle Wizard (1977, Hsueh Li Pao) 4,5/10 - Hong Kong
27. The Puppetmaster (1993, Hsiao-hsien Hou) 6,5/10 - Taiwan
28. Devils on the Doorstep (2000, Wen Jiang) 7/10 - China
29. 24 City (2008, Zhangke Jia) 7/10 - China
30. Iron Monkey (1993, Woo-ping Yuen) 6/10 - Hong Kong
31. Shaolin Soccer (2001, Stephen Chow) 6/10 - Hong Kong
32. As Tears Go By (1988, Kar-wai Wong) 5,5/10 - Hong Kong
33. Comrades, Almost a Love Story (1996, Peter Ho-Sun Chan) 7/10 - Hong Kong
34. Center Stage (1991, Stanley Kwan) 6,5/10 - Hong Kong
35. Winter Vacation (2010, Hongqi Li) 5/10 - China
36. The Horse Thief (1986, Zhuangzhuang Tian) 5,5/10 - China
37. Goodbye, Dragon Inn (2003, Ming-liang Tsai) 6/10 - Taiwan
38. In the Heat of the Sun (1994, Wen Jiang) 8/10 - China
39. Platform (2000, Zhangke Jia) 6/10 - China
40. A Chinese Odyssey Part Two: Cinderella (1995, Jeffrey Lau) 2/10 - Hong Kong
41. Mr. Zhao (1998, Yue Lü) 6,5/10 - China
42. Blind Shaft (2003, Yang Li) 6,5/10 - China
43. Once Upon a Time in China (1991, Hark Tsui) 5,5/10 - Hong Kong
44. Goodbye, South, Goodbye (1996, Hsiao-hsien Hou) 6,5/10 - Taiwan
45. The World (2004, Zhangke Jia) 6,5/10 - China
46. Execution in Autumn (1972, Hsing Lee) 6,5/10 - Taiwan
47. The Butterfly Murders (1979, Hark Tsui) 4,5/10 - Hong Kong
48. The Wayward Cloud (2005, Ming-liang Tsai) 7/10 - Taiwan
49. Flowers of Shanghai (1998, Hsiao-hsien Hou) 7/10 - Taiwan
50. I Don't Want to Sleep Alone (2006, Ming-liang Tsai) 6,5/10 - Taiwan
51. A Sun (2019, Mong-Hong Chung) 7/10 - Taiwan
52. The Blue Kite (1993, Zhuangzhuang Tian) 7/10 - China
53. Millennium Mambo (2001, Hsiao-hsien Hou) 7/10 - Taiwan

Bonus Challenge: 31

1937
1967, 1968
1972, 1977, 1979
1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988
1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008
2010, 2019
2020

[sol]

Spoiler

1. Shaolin Soccer (2001) Hong Kong REVISION
2. Rumble in the Bronx (1995) Hong Kong
3. Detective Chinatown (2015) China
4. Detective Chinatown 2 (2018) China
5. Detective Chinatown 3 (2021) China
6. Chicken and Duck Talk (1988) Hong Kong
7. Enter the Fat Dragon (2020) Hong Kong
8. The Chinese Feast (1995) Hong Kong
9. Lost in Hong Kong (2015) China
10. Love on Delivery (1994) Hong Kong REVISION
11. My Young Auntie (1981) Hong Kong
12. Fearless Hyena 2 (1983) Hong Kong
13. The Untold Story (1993) Hong Kong
14. Once a Gangster (2010) Hong Kong
15. Ninja Champion (1986) Hong Kong
16. Have a Nice Day (2017) China
17. Hail the Judge (1994) Hong Kong
18. Time and Tide (2000) Hong Kong
19. Robin-B-Hood (2006) Hong Kong
20. Stunt Woman (1996) Hong Kong
21. Tricky Brains (1991) Hong Kong
22. Royal Tramp (1992) Hong Kong
23. Odd Couple (1979) Hong Kong
24. Dumplings (2004) Hong Kong
25. Drug War (2012) China
26. Dragon (2011) Hong Kong
27. Pegasus (2019) China
28. Call Me Dragon (1974) Hong Kong
29. A Touch of Zen (1971) Taiwan
30. Accident (2009) Hong Kong
31. Initial D (2005) Hong Kong
32. So Close (2002) Hong Kong
33. Godspeed (2016) Taiwan
34. Firestorm (2013) Hong Kong
35. Front Page (1990) Hong Kong
36. Connected (2008) Hong Kong
37. Air Hostess (1959) Hong Kong
38. Police Story (1985) Hong Kong REVISION
39. Vengeance! (1970) Hong Kong
40. Mr. Nice Guy (1997) Hong Kong
41. Getting Home (2007) China
42. Sunshine Cops (1999) Hong Kong
43. Contract Killer (1998) Hong Kong
44. That Fiery Girl (1968) Hong Kong
45. Kung Fu Jungle (2014) Hong Kong
46. Shaolin Temple (1982) China
47. Drunken Tai Chi (1984) Hong Kong
48. Havoc in Heaven (1963) China
49. The Buddhist Fist (1980) Hong Kong
50. One-Armed Boxer (1972) Hong Kong
51. The Fate of Lee Khan (1973) Hong Kong
52. Bloody Monkey Master (1977) Hong Kong
53. The Haunted Cop Shop (1987) Hong Kong
54. The Enchanting Shadow (1960) Hong Kong
55. Have Sword, Will Travel (1969) Hong Kong
56. PTU: Police Tactical Unit (2003) Hong Kong
57. Lady General Hua Mu-lan (1964) Hong Kong
58. Snake in the Eagle's Shadow (1978) Hong Kong
59. Master of the Flying Guillotine (1976) Hong Kong
60. My Heart Is That Eternal Rose (1989) Hong Kong
61. Red Detachment of Women (1961) China
62. The Naval Battle of 1894 (1962) China
63. Hello Mr. Billionaire (2018) China
64. Goodbye Mr. Loser! (2015) China
65. The Tunnel Warfare (1965) China
66. Come Drink with Me (1966) Hong Kong REVISION
67. The Assassin (1967) Hong Kong
68. Sleeping Fist (1979) Hong Kong
69. Ne Zha / Nezha (2019) China
70. The Spiritual Boxer (1975) Hong Kong
71. Winners & Sinners (1983) Hong Kong
72. Operation Condor (1991) Hong Kong

73. Infernal Affairs (2002) Hong Kong REVISION



Rewatched for the first time in more than fifteen years, this stacks up well. The basic plot is intriguing, involving a mole in a crime gang and a mole in the police force, both of whom are tasked with finding each other out, but beyond that the film is a really neat look at personal identity. It is cinematically well accomplished too with awesome slow pounding music and an amazingly intense scene of tracking out of a cinema complex. Also, what an ending!

Bonus Challenge: Years Covered (63)

1959
1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969
1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979
1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
2020 2021

[klaus78]

Spoiler

1. Throw Down (HK 2004) 6/10
2. The Bride with White Hair (HK 1993) 5/10
3. The Boxer from Shantung (HK 1972) 6/10
4. God of Gamblers (HK 1989) 5/10
5. Project A 2 (HK 1987) 7/10
6. The Big Boss (HK 1971) 7/10
7. PTU (HK 2003) 5/10
8. A Better Tomorrow II (HK 1987) 4/10
9. Legendary Weapons of China (HK 1982) 6/10
10. An Autumn's Tale (HK 1987) 7/10
11. Crippled Avengers (HK 1978) 5/10
12. Infernal Affairs II (HK 2003) 6/10
13. Rouge (HK 1987) 6/10
14. Shanghai Blues (HK 1980) 6/10
15. Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind (HK 1984) 7/10

16. Red Cliff (HK 2008) 6/10
17. Red Cliff II (HK 2009) 5/10
18. Election (HK 2005) 6/10

[Traveller]

73. Death Duel (1977) - 6/10 (Hong Kong)
74. The Millionaires' Express (1986) - 6/10 (Hong Kong)

1933 1935
1947 1948 1949
1957 1958
1961 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969
1972 1973 1975 1977 1978 1979
1980 1981 1983 1984 1986 1987 1988
1990 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1999
2000 2001 2002 2004 2006 2009
2014 2017 2018 2019
2021