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38 HKFA Coverage: Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy 葉問外傳：張天志 (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. The “Ip Man” legacy continues with a spin-off, focusing on Cheung Tin Chi character as the main story played by the convincing Max Zhang. Adding to the international martial arts superstar status are Michelle Yeoh, Tony Jaa, Dave Bautista and with full creative control direction by master Yuen Woo Ping. The result is a action packed martial arts fan-fest likely to...

38HKFA Coverage: Tracey 翠絲 (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. Commercial Hong Kong cinema rarely goes the daring route in portraying a story of a transsexual played by the evergreen and Best Actor nominee Philip Keung. Scripted and produced by veteran film critic Shu Qi, the film attempts to deal with a wide spectrum of controversial and day to day topics, including family dynamics, sexual orientation and acceptance of oneself and society. New director Jun Li...

38HKFA Coverage: Men on the Dragon 逆流大叔 (2018) - Hong Kong Reviewed by Andrew Chan (Film Critics Circle of Australia) as part of 38th Hong Kong Film Awards Help us continue to cover more Asian and Martial Art films by making a donation to Neo Film Blog below. Local Hong Kong film production about Hong Kong stories will always have an advantage in the current reviewer mindset. New Director Sunny Chan (long time screenwriter for “Love Undercover” series) crafted a bittersweet tale of middle aged crisis shaped within an underdog sporting spirit in the form of dragon boat competition. It is more about...

The Perfect Date (2019) - USA 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. In the tune of Netflix produced rom-com comes the light hearted affair in “The Perfect Date”. There is nothing special here as the film stays well within defined boundaries with decent chemistry from the popular Noah Centineo and the up and rising Laura Marano. With all being considered, this is very much a likeable film that works for a carefree romantic on the couch. The message is...

Revenge Girl (2017) - Japan 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. Popular Japanese actress Mirei Kiritani headlines this typical cliche romantic comedy disguised as a political election subplot. There is nothing special about this film, as it ticks all the boxes for a typical Japanese romantic comedy. Whilst staying well within the genre conventions, the film contains engaging characters that allow the story to breeze by its running time. Director Kôichirô Miki stays true to its source material and...