News — Chrissie Chau

Hotel Soul Good 女皇撞到正 (2018) - Hong Kong   Reviewed by Andrew Chan (Film Critics Circle of Australia)   Help us continue to cover more Asian and Martial Art films by making a donation to Neo Film Blog below. There are some enjoyable moments in “Hotel Soul Good” and even manages to be somewhat well meaning. However, the second film from director Anthony Yan (“Vampire Cleaning Department”) proves to be hampered by a nonsensical script, poor and bore set designs and a lack of special effects to enhance any supernatural elements on display. What could’ve been following the success of the 00s Wai Ka...

The Leakers 洩密者們 (2018) - Hong Kong     Reviewed by Andrew Chan (Film Critics Circle of Australia)   Prolific director Herman Yau starts his 2018 with action investigative thriller in “The Leakers”. Largely filmed in Malaysia, the film is an interesting and though provoking that challenges the big pharmaceutical companies and comments on the wiki leaks in similar fashion. We get a similar trio cast from “Line Walker” with Julian Cheung, Francis Ng and Charmaine Sheh playing key roles. It goes to show how important an interesting and entertaining plot is as it’s light years ahead of their previous...

29+1 (2017) - Hong Kong Reviewed by Andrew Chan New cinema release, 29+1 (2017) is very much stays true to its original 2005 local play production. Directed by the original local playwright Kearen Pang, the film have plenty of beautiful and touching moments that plays scene by scene. The acting is top notched as Chrissie Chau continues to impress as the woman reaching 30 where everything seems to fall apart around her. Life, relationships, work and meaning of life. Joyce Cheng shines as the happy go lucky girl that roams around the world without wanting to grow up. However, Cheng manages...