News — Sammo Hung

Review: Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks (2019) - Australia   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. Australian director Serge Ou delivers the goodies in the latest Tribute to the origins of Kung Fu films and the influence of the once great Hong Kong cinema to not just Hollywood, but the rest of the world. In making the the in-depth documentary “Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks”, Ou presents more than a fan-boy service affair, but instead provide valuable insights...

A Lifetime Treasure 如珠如寶 (2019) - Hong Kong   Reviewed by Andrew Chan (Film Critics Circle of Australia)   The biggest problem of comedian Andrew Lam Man Chung directed, scripted and starring vehicle - “A Lifetime Treasure” is not the cast, but the overall let down of the script and often prolonged crude jokes that gets repetitive as the film progresses. Andrew Lam is a funny guy and his comic timing is second to none, however, when other people are required to be like him and deliver those unique lines, it simply doesn’t work. Imagine Sammo Hung trying to apt...

God of War (2017) - Hong Kong / China Review by Andrew ChanBack in the 2000s, historical martial arts epic was made in high frequency, with fewer outputs in the 2010s. It's probably timely that director Gordon Chan returns to form with the latest epic God of War. Starring the highly talented Vincent Zhao who was once potentially tipped by Tsui Hark to take over the mantle from Jet Li. Sammo Hung also offers his hand of support in the role of failed general being succeeded by Zhao. Perhaps the best thing in the film goes to the welcome back...