News — Lucy Liu

Shanghai Noon (2000) & Shanghai Knights (2003) - USA Reviewed as part of Jackie Chan's 66th Birthday Celebration Series  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. Shanghai Noon (2000)   Back in 2000, when Jackie Chan is still capable of making actual funny movies. Chan’s pairing with Owen Wilson, not only launched a Hollywood career for his counterpart, but a hugely enjoyable action packed “east meet west” film about cowboys, imperial guards, royal family and American Indians. This exotic mix ends...

Set It Up (2018) - USA Reviewed by Andrew Chan (FCCA)Netflix have unfortunately gone through a run of terrible films and therefore the unexpected success of Rom-Com - Set It Up is a lovely surprise. The film is as predictable as it comes by, but the pairing of Zoey Deutch (Why Him?, Everybody Wants Some!!) and Glen Powell (Hidden Figures, Scream Queens) simply provides the needed spark and winning chemistry that makes these kind of films so enjoyable. Add to the mix, we get Lucy Liu in a juicy and rare Asian American role as the Devil Wears Prada type...