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Agent Mr. Chan 棟篤特工 (2018) - Hong Kong Reviewed by Andrew ChanIt’s been almost too long since stand up comedian Dayo Wong appeared on the big screen. Most of them were cheap and disposable films that bombed out in the local box office. However with Agent Mr. Chan this is about to change. Opening during the lunar Chinese new year period, the film already grossed over $20 million HK during the 4 days holiday. Whilst there are plenty of laughter and laugh out loud moments, Wong manages to steer clear of genre cliches and produces something awkwardly enjoyable if not entirely...

Amar (2017) - Spain Reviewed by Andrew Chan Amar is such a powerful character and first love relationship exploration that ultimately leaves us with breathtaking devotion and feelings of bonds of how two different lovers interacts and respond to its changing surrounding and the effects of change has on them. Director Esteban Crespo opens the film in the most striking manner, with the duo played excellently by Maria Pedraza and Pol Monen as the two have sex without any fear and passion that drills level of trust.  Dangers of first love and overwhelming by things happening in the real world...

My Egg Boy (2016) - Taiwan Reviewed by Andrew Chan This is a heart warming romance film wrapped around a time ticking story for female as they enter the age of child bearing. Ariel Lin is always lovely and in her pursue of love we see both desperation and frustration. Working as a frozen food promoter, she meets a serious chef played by Rhydian Vaughan who simply hates anything frozen. What this film manages to connect with the audience is not due to any kind of coherent story or interesting premise, but rather the manner how it never treat itself...

A Nail Clipper Romance (2017) - Hong Kong / China Reviewed by Andrew Chan Cinematographer Jason Kwan is a wonderful talent and it is almost timely that he makes his directorial debut in the ridiculously themed, yet ultimately satisfying coming of age - A Nail Clipper Romance. Without doubt many scenes and moments are over the top, but it is the colour, beautiful Hawaii backdrop and pure indulgence of emotions that makes this a intriguing cocktail to endure. It helps that Joseph Chang and Zhou DongYu are seriously great actors and their chemistry is just too good to refuse.  It...

77 Heartbreaks (2017) - Hong Kong Reviewed by Andrew Chan Director Herman Yau is a man of many genres and being his third blockbuster release in 2017, 77 Heartbreaks show precisely why Yau remains a grounded in his roots in making a heartfelt and touching local film on pitfalls of modern romance. Starring the matured Charlene Choi and the much improved performance from Pakho Chau, we get a film that touches upon forgiveness, love and ultimately letting go. All of these are cliche themes of the genre, but Yau is a far better director than the popular Patrick Kong and...