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Shaolin Prince (Hong Kong, 1982) – 2/5
Action choreographer Tang Chia’s debut film is a silly and unfortunately rather tiresome kung fu / swordplay comedy. The storyline and characters are uninteresting, and the main star (Ti Lung) feels a bit miscast. The action isn’t bad, but only a few scenes really stand out. The soundtrack, which might have been borrowed from some other movie, creates some good moments, though. Not a terrible movie, but mostly underwhelming.
Flying Guillotine 2 (Hong Kong, 1978) – 3,5/5
I have not see the original Flying Guillotine, but this sequel is impressive on its own. After the slightly messy opening the film finds a good balance between action, plot and good characters. The storyline about rebels fighting the government’s flying guillotine troops is surprisingly captivating. The action is well written into the story, and the final showdown offers some great choreography. Humour is kept close to zero.
Action choreographer Tang Chia’s debut film is a silly and unfortunately rather tiresome kung fu / swordplay comedy. The storyline and characters are uninteresting, and the main star (Ti Lung) feels a bit miscast. The action isn’t bad, but only a few scenes really stand out. The soundtrack, which might have been borrowed from some other movie, creates some good moments, though. Not a terrible movie, but mostly underwhelming.
Flying Guillotine 2 (Hong Kong, 1978) – 3,5/5
I have not see the original Flying Guillotine, but this sequel is impressive on its own. After the slightly messy opening the film finds a good balance between action, plot and good characters. The storyline about rebels fighting the government’s flying guillotine troops is surprisingly captivating. The action is well written into the story, and the final showdown offers some great choreography. Humour is kept close to zero.
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One Foot In The Grave S1 (overall): 4.25/5
Some classic moments
Rape of the Sword (1967): 4/5
Good Shaw Bros. film that has some of the same themes as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". I wonder if Ennio Morricone was credited on the film? Probably not.
Guitar twangs from his brilliant piece "The Ecstasy of Gold" play at various points in the film.
Some classic moments
Rape of the Sword (1967): 4/5
Good Shaw Bros. film that has some of the same themes as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". I wonder if Ennio Morricone was credited on the film? Probably not.
Guitar twangs from his brilliant piece "The Ecstasy of Gold" play at various points in the film.
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Ashes To Ashes: Episode 6: 5/5
Excellent. Phil Glenister was superb.
Had some very funny parts (IMO) but also worked as a drama, some fantastic uses of music (Ultravox, Japan) and some "What is going on?" moments as well.
[Pedant]The Stranglers classic "Golden Brown" wasn't a hit until 1982 - possibly May[/pedant].
Excellent. Phil Glenister was superb.
Had some very funny parts (IMO) but also worked as a drama, some fantastic uses of music (Ultravox, Japan) and some "What is going on?" moments as well.
[Pedant]The Stranglers classic "Golden Brown" wasn't a hit until 1982 - possibly May[/pedant].
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Memories of Matsuko - 5/5
Wow! The story is a tragedy, as we know right from the start of the film, that the lead character Matsuko was brutally killed. Her 53-years-old, lifeless, fat body is found in a park with injuries all over. When her 20 years-old nephew Shou is told to clear out her apartment, he meets all kind of people who were involved in Matsuko's life, of whom he didn't even hear before she died. Each one of them speaks to him about their personal experience with her through which we learn how certain periods in her life were, starting as a beautiful 7-years-old child. The way her story is told in flashbacks is hilariously funny, but emotionally sad at the same time.
How do you write a script for such a film? I very rarely give a film 5/5, but this one definitely earns the full score. Great actors, great director, beautiful cinematography, wonderfully edited and a soundtrack that both rocks and touches.
Wow! The story is a tragedy, as we know right from the start of the film, that the lead character Matsuko was brutally killed. Her 53-years-old, lifeless, fat body is found in a park with injuries all over. When her 20 years-old nephew Shou is told to clear out her apartment, he meets all kind of people who were involved in Matsuko's life, of whom he didn't even hear before she died. Each one of them speaks to him about their personal experience with her through which we learn how certain periods in her life were, starting as a beautiful 7-years-old child. The way her story is told in flashbacks is hilariously funny, but emotionally sad at the same time.
How do you write a script for such a film? I very rarely give a film 5/5, but this one definitely earns the full score. Great actors, great director, beautiful cinematography, wonderfully edited and a soundtrack that both rocks and touches.
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