![]() ![]() Instead, the movie-goer is asked to suspend their belief through a series of inconsequential and incoherent plot twists and turns. There is no edge to the action, which is what has always appealed so greatly to Western fans (Once A Thief managed to attract a 15 certificate from the BBFC, unlike The Killer, A Better Tomorrow). The bullets fly as you might expect, but gone are the puddles of blood and gore. There is very little that is offensive or controversial in this movie. However, perhaps this is a clue to its runaway success. It does not stand out from the crowd, remaining bland and unexceptional. I will not labour that greatly on the comedy or acting, as there is little to criticise or commend. It will surprise many that its domestic takings almost equal the combined gross of The Killer and Hard Boiled and begs the question as to why it is not held in similar reverence by Western fans. It includes the dream team of John Woo and Chow Yun-Fat, it features a lush European setting (see Wheels on Meals, Way of the Dragon, Operation Condor) and it has the stars singing the theme tune as well (Leslie Cheung)! Once a Thief proved to be a massive success over the 1991 Chinese New Year taking HK $33.4m during its 5 week run. Once a Thief (1991) brings together many elements that are now considered synonymous with a Hong Kong smash hit. Trailers, Interviews, Filmographies, Leslie Cheung TributeĬhow Yun-Fat, Leslie Cheung Kwok-Wing, Cherie Chung Chor-Hung, Paul Chu Kong, Kenneth Tsang Kong, Wu Feng, John Tang Yat-Kwan Language: Cantonse with English Subtitles, English Dubbed.Paul Bramhall on Hidden Strike (2023) Review Just to clarify, we don't censor any comments on COF.He's a snarky SOB at the best of times, but must be smoking somet… KayKay on Hidden Strike (2023) Review Ignore him.Ska Martes on Hidden Strike (2023) Review this comments section is better than the actual movie.Ska Martes on Arrrow announces Blu-ray for Sammo Hung’s 1977 martial arts classic ‘The Iron-Fisted Monk’ arriving in October When are Fortune Star going to get the rights for Pedicab Driver, Spooky Enco….Rocks on Hidden Strike (2023) Review It's decent.Ulric on Details for Shout! Factory’s upcoming ‘Shaw Bothers Classics: Volume 3’ arriving in October Hell yes!!! Bring it on.Tory on Hidden Strike (2023) Review Proba-f***ing-bly.JJ Bona on Big Boss: Mandarin Cut, The (1971) Review Finally got around to watching this version of the film.It sounds like the trailer made this movie out to be something it’s not.… Andrew Hernandez on Bad City (2022) Review Oof.Sly on Hidden Strike (2023) Review What happened to the French guys? They just left?.I’d give it a solid 6/10, latter-day VOD-esque… Tory on Hidden Strike (2023) Review I gave this a watch yesterday.MikeG on Details for Shout! Factory’s upcoming ‘Shaw Bothers Classics: Volume 3’ arriving in October Shaolin Rescuers, WHOOP WHOOP!!!.Andrew Hernandez on Hidden Strike (2023) Review I can understand why some people lean one way or another with this one. ![]() Eddy on Hidden Strike (2023) Review This movie was good to me! It's watchable.Shaw Golden on Dark Force Entertainment announces Blu-ray for “lost” 1973 Kung Fu film ‘Shadow Fist Hunter’ The Shadow Chaser from 1973, one of Pearl Cheung's earliest films considered….JJ Bona on Dark Force Entertainment announces Blu-ray for “lost” 1973 Kung Fu film ‘Shadow Fist Hunter’ I know I sound like a broken record, but one "lost" film I want to see is "Th….Nuno Pereira on Hidden Strike (2023) Review For me this is a 2 movie out of 10! I no that this is for no Oscar race, but….ShaOW!linDude on Wu Jing: From Hong Kong Hopeful to Mainland Hero Great job and a very interesting write-up, Paul.Andrew Hernandez on Wu Jing: From Hong Kong Hopeful to Mainland Hero It’s great to have an article dedicated to this guy.Killer Meteor on Wu Jing: From Hong Kong Hopeful to Mainland Hero I always get nostalgic for the summer of 2002 when I re-visit HKL's promo for….Michael Levanda Buie on Shaina West, Mickey Rourke and Mark Dacascos team up in ‘Jade’ from stuntman-turned director James Bamford Spot on! Somebody needed to say it!.Kevin tran on Wu Jing: From Hong Kong Hopeful to Mainland Hero He certainly paid his dues same with Donnie Yen.I’ve liked Kevin Grevioux‘s written works, and I… Andrew Hernandez on ‘Jiu Jitsu’ stars Alain Moussi and Frank Grillo battle it out in Tokyo in the New Trailer for ‘King of Killers’ I hope this turns out well.Paul Bramhall on ‘Jiu Jitsu’ stars Alain Moussi and Frank Grillo battle it out in Tokyo in the New Trailer for ‘King of Killers’ Probably a sign I've gone too deep into the world of Korean low budget cinema…. ![]()
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