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Film Review: Time 殺出個黃昏 (2021) - Hong Kong Reviewed by Andrew Chan (Film Critics Circle of Australia) There was once a saying “time waits for no one”. Therefore it is no coincidence that the director of the film is Ricky Ko Tsz-pun, a veteran assistant director marking his debut at the age of 49. Together with Producer and scriptwriter Gordon Lam Ka Tung who is pretty much involved in all the good local films out in Hong Kong nowadays, the film invokes a clear message about ageing, loneliness and ultimately wanting to remain relevant despite everything that life essentially thrown...

Film Review: Limbo 智齒 (2021) - Hong Kong   Reviewed by Andrew Chan (Film Critics Circle of Australia) Hong Kong Director Soi Cheang Pou-soi returns to his devilish best in this dystopia film that could have been set in any damning city in the world. With the dark side of the Hong Kong backdrop filled with rubbish and perfect juxtaposed with the noir lighting filmed in black and white for the entire duration. “Limbo” is every bit a dystopian nightmare and even at times hellish to the point of bottomless pit of society that no one wants to care, associate...

Film Review: One Small Visit (2022) (Short) Reviewed by Andrew Chan (Film Critics Circle of Australia) Location: Soho House Hong Kong One of the most beautiful aspect of the independent short film written and directed by the talented Jo Chim is the human characters and story that resonance in the times that we currently live in. The lovely story is centred on an Indian family, based on a true story in their surprise encounter with the first man on the moon or “moon walkers” Neil Armstrong and his family. The film is well choreographed by the wonderful Guy Bertrand who...

77 Heartwarmings (感動她77次) (2021) - Hong Kong Reviewed by Andrew CHAN (Film Critics Circle of Australia) Help me reach one review per day in 2021. 2021 Review count - 26/365 Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/neofilmreviews Romantic comedies are always a draw and resonate with a global appeal and in the latest sequel to “77 Heartbreaks”, Director Herman Yau goes back to the basics in portraying a deeper story about family, values, life, death, love and forgiveness all interweaves within “77 Heartwarmings”. The film works to a degree as it remains grounded, never forces our protagonist (played superbly by the evergreen Charlene...

Film Review: Wrath of Man (2021) - USA Reviewed by Andrew CHAN (Film Critics Circle of Australia)  Help me reach one review per day in 2021. 2021 Review count - 25/365 Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/neofilmreviews Adapted from the 2004 French film "Le Convoyeur" (aka "Cash Truck"), the latest Guy Ritchie’s action thriller contains plenty of positives and nothing more so than a standout vehicle for action star Jason Statham to impress. “Wrath of Man” manages to grip on to the thrills and rides as Statham brings a gravity and steel like presence to the role that makes him a perfect action icon....