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Tekken (2010)
Don't understand the dislike
Look I understand Video Game movies have a stigma about them but to hate on a movie due to the lack of authenticity you should look again. The writers of this movie did the best they could to pick out the story of Tekken. What people do not understand is when a movie is made they can take liberties with the story because it is "Based" on characters not carbon copies. I enjoyed this film from beginning to end, some of the writing was bad and some of the actors could have been better(Movies now a days have the same issue), but you have to realize most of the actors in this film are actual MMA and martial artists. I liked how they changed things around to make sense of it all, especially for those who will be fresh to the story of Tekken. The fighting was top notch, Jin was likable, you really felt like he was an ordinary Joe. I loved the fact that the film was left open (watch after the credits). This movie to me has a wonderful replay value almost like "Kickboxer" on crack. All you fans need to get your heads out of your A$$ and enjoy the movie for what it is. If you like Tournament, Fighting or even a nice action flick this one is for you.
Juyuso seubgyuksageun (1999)
A true breath of fresh air
Its been a while since I've commented on IMDb, the only excuse I have for that is that no film in the past year or two has moved me, or even made me want to comment at all on here.
Well I'm back at it and might I say its an uplifting return. "Attack the Gas Station" by Kim Sang-Jin was above and beyond what I expected for a pick off the blockbuster wall. This film takes you from the beginning all the way to the end, at first you really don't like these protagonist, but near the end you want to join their gang.
Anarchy is an understatement here, The film centers around 4 guys who have all grown a grudge with society for one reason or another, and one night decide to take it out on a little gas station and the enviorment around that station.
This film is awesome, and if you really want to have a good time(Laugh, Root, and Edge of your seat action) WATCH THIS MOVIE.... out of a possible 10, I give it a sparkling DIME!
Don't know what took me so long to watch this film, but it was sure worth the wait.
Am zin (1999)
pretty good for an HK film
you know I've seen a lot of crappy hong kong movies in terms of production and were good. But Running out of TIme was great.
i guess what made it so good was the fact that Andy Lau and Ching Wang, have such great chemistry. The film at first is really fast paced but slows down not enough to even notice which is also good, we don't want to have a heart attack,lol. In terms of plot their is enough of other things going on to keep you interested. Lau has some pretty good moments as he uses make up to impersonate people from the underworld. Also the movie has the best oriental supporting cast since "house of Flying Daggers".
The movie is great because its so unpredictable and leaves you wondering at every corner. Definitely a good rental with tons of comedy, action and thrills pact in to one, 8 out of 10
Batoru rowaiaru (2000)
Most Likely the Best Manga Adaption ever
Battle Royale is a very well thought out social commentary. When i first read the book I was hooked. So when they told me that a film version was released I just had to watch it. I went into the film kind of scared that maybe Shuuya wouldn't have developed as he does in the book. But I felt more of his angst and fear in the film.
Of course not as bloody as the manga, the film does have a bunch of gore in it. Lets just say for those who almost threw up for Passion of the Christ should sit this one out if you expect to be alive. I knew this film would never touch a shelf in the US, but lucky to me God gave us Ebay. If your a Fan of the Manga or just a fan of some good old Gore Getting Battle Royale is the way to go.
for US people just use ebay. The girls are also very cute as well. 10 out of 10 seems fair, lol, not jus Friday any day
Dead or Alive: Hanzaisha (1999)
Takashi Miike is God
This man grabs celluloid and turns it into gold.
Dead Or Alive to me is two movies fused together. The movie has a solid plot, great acting, and unusual characters. If you have the DVD you'll see the guy on the bike and it just so funny.
I rented this out of sheer luck, and now its on my favorites wall at the blockbuster I work at. I don't want to put any spoilers, but if you loved ichi the killer then see this film. To Miike this was a B-Film or straight to video, but it was Theatre worthy. The movie starts off as a gangster flick but ends up to be a Saturday morning cartoon, and what is up with Riki and Bazooka(inside jokes for Rekka fans) lets just say if your ever inside a blockbuster, Video King, Hollywood Video etc. and want something a little different for a change, rent Dead Or Alive, you will not be disappointed. 8 out 10
Pick of the Week-(Deadly Outlaw Rekka, Ichi the Killer, and Audition)
Full Metal Jacket (1987)
Not Bias, Jus proud
See Kubrick is a Legend to me, hes up there with the greats, Kurisawa, Kitano and Lucas etc. But what made this movie isn't the fact that Kubrick directed it, it is just that its a great film.
The Film is great and not good on these four levels...
1. no BS, there was no lengthy intro like Spiderman, or a orchestra song, it was just hardcore rock right into boot camp sort of like the old Nam days.
2. It feels like Hartman is talking to you, I almost creamed my pants when I first viewed FMJ.
3. Great for a Pooley of the United States Marine Corp 4. Not your run of the mill Vietnam flick, and for once not focusing on the boring jungles.
the four great points i see in this film. I give it a 10 out of 10 a definite Friday Movie. A classic that should be in your DVD or VHS wall.
Bangkok Dangerous (2000)
pretty good
I rented this movie not really expecting much jus a shoot em up crappy Asian flick. But as soon as the movie started i was amazed by the way the camera moved and colors used.
The film also introduced some great acting. The actor known in the movie as "JO" was a great supporting actor.
The only flaw I saw in this film was the way they tried to mix to many elements together at once. For example, the 20 minute cut of Kong and Fon going out to have a good time. That segment could have been condensed.
OK my rating for this film... 6 1/2 out of 10 suggestion...good Friday rental =D