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A Star is Born 星夢情深 (2018) - USA   Reviewed by Andrew Chan (Film Critics Circle of Australia)     Before I launch into the review of this magnificent film, I will proclaim that the “Oscars race officially begins here!” Bradley Cooper directed, produced and starring vehicle is simply breathtakingly amazing, pin needle heartfelt and constantly heartbreaking in the most emotionally striking manner. From the get go, we are hooked and connected to the beautiful performance of a lifetime fro Lady Gaga and Cooper as we connect through the music and love. Based on a William A Wellman’s 1937 film...

Brother of the Year 大佬可以退貨嗎？ (2018) - Thailand   Reviewed by Andrew Chan (Film Critics Circle of Australia)     This is a heartwarming and winning comedy Thai film about the notion when sibling rivalries goes to the extreme circumstances. Already a huge commercial hit in Thailand, “Brother of the Year” will likely find Asian crowds similar to last year success in “Bad Genius”. What I enjoyed about this comedy is the fact that it goes away from the usual romantic comedy roots and focus on the sibling relationship dynamics. Director Witthaya Thongyooyong in essence manages to craft a film...

Searching 人肉搜尋 (2018) - USA   Reviewed by Andrew Chan (Film Critics Circle of Australia)     To call “Searching” one of the best internet crime thrillers is probably an understatement as it is the best Hollywood crime thriller in years. Clever, intriguing and haunting are words that comes to mind to describe this John Cho starring film. As another successful Asian American film (other being “Crazy Rich Asians”), it shows that we have a lot of stories to tell and the intelligent manner that director  Aneesh Chaganty portray through the use of cameras, computers screens, FaceTime and webcams makes...

The Spy Who Dumped Me (2018) - USA   Reviewed by Andrew Chan (Film Critics Circle of Australia)     In the case of toning down the level of intelligence is probably a certainty in the unlikely spy buddy comedy duo of Mila Kunis and Kate McKinnon. To be fair the pairing of Kunis and McKinnon is probably the only thing worth watching as the film drags and rely on the random R-rated violence and killings to keep the audience in the loop. Director Susanna Fogel tries to blend in too much elements into one as she weaves through comedy,...

Shed Skin Papa 脫皮爸爸 (2016) - Hong Kong   Reviewed by Andrew Chan (Film Critics Circle of Australia)     Despite all the wackiness of the genre and following the lines of Andy Lau’s “Wait Till You Grow Older” and Hollywood’s “Benjamin Button”, this is a well meaning and well acted film that talks about the life long struggles and different stages of life. Francis Ng steals the show with a diverse performance that goes from fighting against the Japanese in 1940s to the Communists China to escaping to Colonial British Hong Kong and Hong Kong handover to China. It...