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A Witness Out of the Blue 犯罪現場 (2019) - 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. Louis Koo continues to be the most stable and bankable Hong Kong actor this year with yet another convincing turn as the complicated robber with a diverting heart. “A Witness Out of the Blue” is a crime thriller romantic drama produced by veteran Derek Yee and directed by Fung Chih-chiang (in one of his best directorial efforts to date). Taking a leaf out...

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...

Hong Kong West Side Stories 向西聞記 (2018 - TV Series) - Hong Kong   Length: 12 episodes (23 minutes each)   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. This is a divertingly interesting HMVOD original series about the younger generation dealing with various social and relevant issues on marriage, love, dating, sex and pretty much what’s the current situation of Hong Kong right now. With an element of black comedy twist, based on the online serial by xxx and directed...

Sinking City: Capsule Odyssey (2017) - Hong Kong Reviewed by Andrew ChanHong Kong is a city in dire circumstances, with the future of youth and generation next almost to the point of zero and bleak darkness. It is almost sad to witness a vibrant city as Hong Kong fallen into such demise and Sinking City captures this mood perfectly and makes a funny parody out of it. Living in space capsules within the confines of dirty and old walk up buildings most likely next to prostitutes as your neighbours. The film follows the journey of four mens grouped together living...