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Film Review: The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare 無限制軍團(2024) - USA / UK Rating: 7.5/10 Support my goal of writing one film review per day in 2025 - https://www.patreon.com/neofilmreviews Reviewed by Andrew Chan (Film Critics Circle of Australia) Guy Ritchie’s “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” is a film that thrives on its audacity, even if it occasionally stumbles under the weight of its own ambition. Based on the real-life covert operations of Winston Churchill’s secret World War II squad—a group of rogues and misfits tasked with sabotaging Nazi operations—the film is a rollicking, testosterone-fueled ride that blends history, humor, and high-octane...

Film Review: Police Story 3: Supercop 警察故事３超級警察(1992) - Hong Kong Rating: 9/10 Support my goal of writing one film review per day in 2025 - https://www.patreon.com/neofilmreviews Reviewed by Andrew Chan (Film Critics Circle of Australia) Jackie Chan’s “Police Story 3: Supercop” is not just a movie; it’s a daredevil manifesto, a symphony of stunts, and a testament to the sheer audacity of one of cinema’s greatest physical performers. Directed by Stanley Tong, this third installment in the “Police Story” series elevates the action genre to dizzying heights, blending jaw-dropping choreography with a surprising emotional core. It’s a film that doesn’t...

Film Review: Abigail 血滴姬 (2024) - USA Rating: 7/10 Support my goal of writing one film review per day in 2025 - https://www.patreon.com/neofilmreviews Reviewed by Andrew Chan (Film Critics Circle of Australia) "Abigail," the latest offering from the directorial duo Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett (known for their work on “Ready or Not” and the recent “Scream” reboots), is a film that wears its genre influences proudly on its blood-soaked sleeve. It’s a vampire flick with a twist, blending dark humor, gore, and a dash of psychological tension into a cocktail that’s equal parts entertaining and uneven. While it doesn’t...

Film Review: Top Gun: Maverick 壯志凌雲：獨行俠 (2022) - USA Rating: 8/10 Support my goal of writing one film review per day in 2025 - https://www.patreon.com/neofilmreviews   Reviewed by Andrew Chan (Film Critics Circle of Australia) There’s a moment in “Top Gun: Maverick” when Tom Cruise’s Pete “Maverick” Mitchell stands on the tarmac, silhouetted against the golden glow of a setting sun, his aviator sunglasses reflecting the horizon. It’s a shot that feels both nostalgic and defiant, a visual metaphor for a film that simultaneously pays homage to its 1986 predecessor while soaring into uncharted territory. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, this...

Film Review: Rumble in the Bronx 紅番區(1995) - USA / Hong Kong Rating: 7.5/10 Support my goal of writing one film review per day in 2025 - https://www.patreon.com/neofilmreviews Reviewed by Andrew Chan (Film Critics Circle of Australia) Jackie Chan's triumphant foray into Hollywood is vividly showcased in "Rumble in the Bronx," a 1995 action comedy directed by Stanley Tong. Set against the backdrop of New York City's Bronx but filmed in the vibrant surroundings of Vancouver, Canada, this film follows the adventures of Ma Hon Keung, a Hong Kong cop played with charisma by Jackie Chan. The narrative kicks off...