Hong Kong Legends (HKL) Reviews

[JohnMac]

I thought it would be useful to have a list of all the Hong Kong Legends (HKL) (http://www.hongkonglegends.co.uk) DVDs in alphabetical order, with links to information and reviews. I hope you will find it helpful.

2000 A.D. Bullets 'n Babes (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=466) + DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=2159) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=269&story=2154)

Armour of God: Bullets 'n Babes (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=94) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=169&story=1877)

Avenging Fist, The:

Battle Creek Brawl: DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?html=y&id=reviews/region2/battlecreekbrawl.html)

Beast Cops: Bullets 'n Babes (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=819) + DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=2433) + So Good (http://www.sogood.host.sk/reviews/beastcops.htm)

Big Boss, The: Bullets 'n Babes (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=40) + DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=1402) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?html=y&id=reviews/region2/bigboss.html)

Black Sheep Affair, The: Bullets 'n Babes (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=113) + DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=993)

Body Weapon: Bullets 'n Babes (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=65) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?html=y&id=reviews/region2/bodyweapon.html)

Chinese Ghost Story: DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=3670&mode=&order=0)

City Hunter: Bullets 'n Babes (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=169) + DVD Answers (http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=2&p=c&c=30) + DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=1807) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=171&story=1879)

Crime Story: DVD Answers (http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=2&p=c&c=687)

Dragon from Russia, The:

Dragon Lord: DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=3545&mode=&order=0) + DVD Times (http://dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=5681)

Drive: Bullets 'n Babes (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=36) + DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=1179) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?html=y&id=reviews/region2/drive.html)

Drunken Master: Bullets 'n Babes (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=34) + DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=981) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?html=y&id=reviews/other/drunkenmaster.html)

Eastern Condors: Bullets 'n Babes (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=158) + DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=1801) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=170&story=1878)

Encounters of the Spooky Kind: Bullets 'n Babes (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=591) + DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=2355) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=398&story=2414)

First Option: DVD Answers (http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=2&p=info&c=782)

Fist Of Fury: Bullets 'n Babes (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=121) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?html=y&id=reviews/region2/fistoffury.html)

Flaming Brothers: DVD Answers (http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=2&p=f&c=695) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=1333&story=4372)

Game of Death (Platinum): Bullets 'n Babes (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=532) + DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=2335) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=295&story=2228)

Game of Death 2: Bullets 'n Babes (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=594) + DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=2344) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=448&story=2498)

Hitman: Bullets 'n Babes (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=33) + DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=1102) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?html=y&id=reviews/region2/hitman.html)

Hong Kong 1941: DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=2514&mode=&order=0) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=541&story=2635)

In The Line Of Duty: Bullets 'n Babes (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=427) + DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=2118) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=258&story=2128)

Iron Fisted Monk: Bullets 'n Babes (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=583) + DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=2323) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=397&story=2413)

Iron Monkey: Bullets 'n Babes (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=153) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?html=y&id=reviews/region2/ironmonkey.html)

Island of Fire: Bullets 'n Babes (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=32) + DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=1380) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=708&story=2923)

Jackie Chan: My Story/My Stunts: Bullets 'n Babes (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=464) + DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=2161) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=278&story=2182)

Killer, The: DVD Answers (http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=2&p=k&c=555) + DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=3096&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0) + So Good (http://www.sogood.host.sk/reviews/thekiller.htm)

Legend of a Fighter: Bullets 'n Babes (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=150) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=702&story=2916)

Magnificent Butcher: Bullets 'n Babes (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=351) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=150&story=1845)

Magnificent Warriors: Bullets 'n Babes (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=230) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=371&story=2343)

Miracles: Bullets 'n Babes (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=314) + DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=1991) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=88)

Mr. Vampire: DVD Answers (http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=2&p=m&c=343) + DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=2756) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=1036&story=3582)

My Lucky Stars: DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=1053&story=3622)

Naked Killer: DVD Answers (http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=2&p=n&c=542) + DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=2773)

Naked Weapon: DVD Times (http://dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=6046)

New Dragon Gate Inn: Bullets 'n Babes (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=37) + DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=1042) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?html=y&id=reviews/region2/newdragongateinn.html)

Ninja In The Dragon's Den: DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=2676&mode=&order=0&thold=0) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=723&story=2943)

Once Upon A Time In China: Bullets 'n Babes (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=97) + DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=1748)

Once Upon A Time In China 2: Bullets 'n Babes (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=317) + DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=1984) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=120&story=1799)

Once Upon A Time In China 3: DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=548&story=2649)

Police Assassins: Bullets 'n Babes (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=774&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0) + DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=2527&mode=&order=0) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=619&story=2739)

Police Story: Bullets 'n Babes (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=514) + DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=2210) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=277&story=2177)

Police Story 2: DVD Answers (http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=2&p=p&c=677) + DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=2682) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=721&story=2941)

Postman Fights Back, The: Bullets 'n Babes (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=386) + DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=2066) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=232&story=2059)

Prodigal Son, The: DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=2936) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=1037&story=3583)

Project A (Platinum): DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=2883&mode=&order=0) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=1031&story=3570)

Project A - Part II: DVD Answers (http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=2&p=p&c=601)

Purple Storm: Bullets 'n Babes (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=209) + DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=1878) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=40)

Red Wolf: DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=2600) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=688&story=2880)

Scorpion King, The: DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=1030&story=3569)

Snake In The Eagle's Shadow: Bullets 'n Babes (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=68) + DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=938) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?html=y&id=reviews/region2/eagleshadow.html)

Story of Ricky, The: DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=1115&story=3789)

Swordsman, The: DVD Answers (http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=2&p=s&c=728)

Tai Chi Boxer: DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=2878)

Twinkle, Twinkle, Lucky Stars: DVD Answers (http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=2&p=t&c=765)

Way of the Dragon: Bullets 'n Babes (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=254) + DVD Debate (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=1976)

Young Master, The: DVD Answers (http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=2&p=info&c=796) + DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=1237&story=4130)

Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain: DVD Times (http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=848&story=3245)




Hong Kong Legends (http://www.hongkonglegends.co.uk)

[kanedaa]

You do good work JohnMac :)

2000AD Review @ DVDTimes (http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=269&story=2154)

theres one you must have missed....informative list actually as I can see what HKL I need to look back to and possibly review for DVDTimes.

EDIT - This deserves the stickiness factor :D

dave.

[JohnMac]

Thanks kanedaa, I've just added the link to the DVD Times 2000AD review.

[Purpledump]

:eek: Wow, nice work.

Just knowing some of the titles from the Golden Princess deal are going to be released by HKL makes me drool... hmmmmmmm, Golden Princess....

Question: Does anyone have the large cover scans from the HKL site on their drive? I'm looking for the initial cover designs which were later replaced by the final release ones (as far as I can remember: City Hunter and Legend of a Fighter. There's also the old Big Boss cover and the alternate Body Weapon Cover.) Also, does anyone know of any other alternate covers?

[Jimmyboy]

I could be wrong but Im only aware of The Big Boss having its cover changed.
If you send a cheque to HKL for £2 + your old blue cover, they will send you the replacement cover.

[Purpledump]

Originally posted by Jimmyboy
I could be wrong but Im only aware of The Big Boss having its cover changed.
If you send a cheque to HKL for £2 + your old blue cover, they will send you the replacement cover.

You're right about Big Boss having it's cover changed after its release, but I was looking for the alternate ones that only existed on-line. Since the release of City Hunter and Legend of a Fighter, the on-line covers have also changed. I e-mailed HKL twice about perhaps sending me the old ones, but no reply. Possibly rights issues, or they don't want alternate covers being used, or probably too busy working on the new DVDs and I don't blame them!

Didn't know about HKL doing a replacement scheme for Big Boss. Thanks! Sorry, if I made this go off-topic a little.

[Morpheus2000]

Thanks JohnMac for that,

However the only HKL DVD that BnB didn't review is Battle Creek Brawl so here's the link for Drive (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/article.php?sid=36)

[JohnMac]

Originally posted by Morpheus2000
Thanks JohnMac for that,

However the only HKL DVD that BnB didn't review is Battle Creek Brawl so here's the link for Drive (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/article.php?sid=36)

Thanks for the link, I've added it now.

[Vinyl-Pants]

Well im no expert in HK cinema, far from it, but every disk ive bought ive been impressed with film and commentary/extras. So much so in fact, 3 months ago I decided to sod selectively chosing a title now and again and just buy the damn lot...only need Battle Creek Brawl now and I have every disc to date..

Although having said that "Hong Kong 1941" doesnt look very good going on the trailer...it doesnt look like an action film of any type...

[Boink!]

Yo, Vinyl!
so how many HKL are there then. Like you I have been very impressed with every damn disk and would like to have a rough idea how much it will cost me.;) I own about eight so far.

Boink!:cool:

[Ghost Dog]

I think so far there have been 31 HKL titles released plus Drive which was released on the Medusa label as it is not actually a HK film but is an honorary HKL title. I have 22 of those. To buy all of them (do you really want Body Weapon, it is rank) it would cost about £320 or so if bought at the current sale prices from Under18 or Play. At their normal prices it would cost nearer £500, and at full rrp more like £650:eek: .

[Vinyl-Pants]

Well, imo, Body Weapon is probably the worst HKL release BUT its not as bad as many people make out - the story is a bit...erm...odd shall we say :)

The other "weaker" films, imo, are Postman Fights Back and In The Line Of Duty.

All the above 3 are still worth owning of course - they are just the weakest of a strong collection from HKL

Also, you tend to read a lot of negative critism of Black Sheep Affair, Hitman and City Hunter - I thought all 3 were really good!

The rest, particularly the Bruce Lee titles are classics - must buys!

[Michael Brooke]

<I>Battle Creek Brawl</I> is more of a historical curiosity than any kind of classic - it was Jackie Chan's first, failed, attempt at cracking the US market.

[Vinyl-Pants]

which is the main reason its the only title I do not own...although I suspect if the right offer comes along I will buy it just for the sake of being a completist.

[tpr007]

Don't forget:
There are reviews for the HKL's (+ 300 or so others) at Dragons Den UK

link in sig ;)

[kanedaa]

some more from DVDTimes...

Game of Death 2 (http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=448&story=2498)

Iron Fisted Monk (http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=397&story=2413)

dave.

[silverpenguin7]

Ok, I am a HKL virgin! Could someone tell me what the top 5 or so HKL titles are that would really get me in to it?

Thanks peeps :)

[tpr007]

A tough one!
Depends on your preferred style of action:
Here's a good start:
Jackie Chan:
Police Story - all round action
Miracles - good drama, and brief but fab action
Snake In The Eagle's Shadow - old school at its best
Armour of God - a bit slow for Some, but the action scenes are his very best.

City Hunter - visual delight, but a little wacky for some.

wire-fu
OUATIC - Jet Li masterpiece
OUATIC 2 - better than 1 for action
Iron Monkey - similar to CTHD, but better, for action, and a less serious, less accomplished film.

others not to be missed:
Drive - released under Medusa as opposed to HKL, but a fab fight-fest.
All Bruce Lee's films, even GOD as the 2 disc-set is great. Also include GOD2 as the choreography is great.
Magnificent Butcher - Sammo and Yuen Biao at fighting best
Eastern Condors - great War Drama, and one of the best fight finales ever.
Encounters of the spooky kind - great! wacky! top fights & hopping vampires!

there are of course, many more greats, but these are my picks of the bunch. I also really like ITLOD 4 for the non-stop incredible action.

[bddidier]

A really useful list, thanks a lot. I'm already missing Bullets 'n Babes, any chance that the reviews will be online somewhere else?

[BigHairyScotsman]

Originally posted by Vinyl-Pants
you tend to read a lot of negative critism of Black Sheep Affair, Hitman and City Hunter - I thought all 3 were really good!


IMO Black Sheep Affair has some stunning Kung-fu & swordplay, City Hunter is one of the only HK comedy films that I have actually laughed at (Jackie is hilarious), and has some good action too as has all Jackie Chan films & Hitman I think is the weakest of the 3!

HKL titles have now become a must see on most peoples lists here at DVDforums, long may they reign :D

BHS

[kanedaa]

My OUATIC3 (http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=548&story=2649) review was posted on sunday night - just thought i'd let you know incase you missed it ;)

dave.

[William Shatners Wig]

My Police Assassins (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=2527&mode=&order=0) is up for those that are interested.

[axolotls]

My top HKL (and I will get :confused: from some of you):

1) Drive
2) Black Sheep Affair
3) GOD (For Disc 2)
4) SITES (I wish it had the Canto Track on it :( )

[kanedaa]

DVDTimes Police Assassins review is now up - see sig for link ;)

dave.

[JohnMac]

Thanks Dave I've updated my post.

I still haven't received OUATIC3 from Play yet.

[William Shatners Wig]

Hi John, my <b>Red Wolf </b>review is up and running here (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=2600)...

Piccies should be added tomorrow.

[JohnMac]

I wasn't expecting much from this release for some reason. But your review has convinced me. I enjoyed In The Line Of duty so I'll probably like Red Wolf and the commentary sounds like a lot of fun. The second disc doesn't sound bad either, I don't know what the total running time would be if all the video extras were added up but HKL have put quite a lot on there. So I'll definitely be adding this to the collection.

[William Shatners Wig]

Quite a lot of pictures have now been added...

[kanedaa]

hey John.

Red Wolf review has been up for a while, just uploaded Legend of a Fighter review - first in an effort to get DVDTimes upto date this week with HKL ;)

links in sig

cheers
dave

[William Shatners Wig]

My review of Ninja In The Dragon's Den (with piccies) is up over at DVD Debate...

Click here (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=2676&mode=&order=0&thold=0) to read it...

[bddidier]

I've found the DVDTimes review of island of fire there:

http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=708&story=2923

There is also reviews of Police Story 2 there:

http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=721&story=2941

and there:

http://www.dvddebate.com/r2news.php#Police%20Story%202%20Region%202%20Review

[kanedaa]

more links in my sig (bdiddier already kindly pointed out two of them)....

Ninja in the Dragon's Den is the latest - quality film!

dave.

[William Shatners Wig]

DVD Debate's review of the HKL release of Mr. Vampire is here (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=2756), and Naked Killer is here (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=2773).

[Rohail]

Review of Tai Chi Boxer is up at DVD Debate

Looks like another HKL must buy!

http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=2878

[William Shatners Wig]

Thanx Rohail...

I did forget to mention earlier that both my Tai Chi Boxer (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=2878&mode=&order=0) and Project A: Platinum Edition (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=2883&mode=&order=0) reviews have been posted.

[SeeWolfe]

I've already posted this on another thread but it's probably more interest to you guys. I went to the first HKL fight night which was a great laugh, when they showed Project A


If you are in the London area on 19th September...

from the http://www.the-associates.co.uk website, search for Jackie Chan and look for Fight Night 2...................

*****************

Press information

Get your whistles ready!

Hong Kong Legends confirms that the second FIGHT NIGHT double screening will take place on 19th September 2002 at the Prince Charles Cinema in London's West End.
Films to be screened will be:

The remastered mega-classic from John Woo - THE KILLER (October DVD release) and - a taster for the future - Jackie Chan's YOUNG MASTER, also completely remastered.

Full details will be available from The Associates Website very soon, in the meantime, if you would like to feature news of this event please contact Richard Larcombe: 020 77 00 33 88 or mailto:richard@the-associates.co.uk. Your support in publicising this event would be greatly appreciated.

As before tickets will be available to the public via the Hong Kong Legends Website in the very near future.
(http://www.hongkonglegends.co.uk).

Get your whistles ready!


From what I saw on the first Fight Night, it was a DVD projection onto a full sized screen

[Jenz @ Bullets n Babes]

Bullets n Babes Beast Cops (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=819)

Regards Jenz.
p.s. I'm back

[bddidier]

There is a few more at DVDtimes:

The Scorpion King
http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=1030&story=3569

Project A
http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=1031&story=3570

Mr. Vampire
http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=1036&story=3582

Prodigal Son
http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=1036&story=3582

And welcome back Jenz.

[Nibbler]

Anyone else havin trouble getting the BnB links to work?

[JohnMac]

Originally posted by Nibbler
Anyone else havin trouble getting the BnB links to work?

Thanks for posting about that. Some are working like the ones for Beast Cops and Police Assassins. I'll find the reviews for each one and start updating the links.

[Nibbler]

Thanks. Talk about commitment :)

[kanedaa]

Thanks to bdiddier for pointing out my new reviews....was away for a while (reviews-wise) and forgot about this thread.

Just posted a review for the Sept 23rd HKL release of My Lucky Stars....link should be in my signature if i updated it correctly :D

[bddidier]

Another forgotten link from DVDtimes:

http://www.dvdtimes.org.uk/index.cgi?page=Review&id=848&story=3245

for Zu Warriors from the Magic Moutain

[SeeWolfe]

anybody else going tonight to the HKL Fightnight in Leciester Sq? See my post at the top of this page.

Should be a good laugh.......

[Knetan]

hey,

would it be possible to have my review for the beast Cops dvd listed here also? If so, here's the link:

http://www.sogood.host.sk/reviews/beastcops.htm

[unrealnils]

Originally posted by Jenz @ Bullets n Babes
Bullets n Babes Beast Cops (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=819)

Regards Jenz.
p.s. I'm back :notworthy


Nice review Knetan.............i fell bad about trading My beast cops away now :(

[Boink!]

Originally posted by Jenz @ Bullets n Babes
Bullets n Babes Beast Cops (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=819)

Regards Jenz.
p.s. I'm back

Glad you're back Jenz.

Boink!

[Cirrus888]

This is worth sticking in a errr... sticky?

A rather nice interview with our favourite commentator at So Good ....

Bey Logan on fellow commentators:

"Mark King's (partner commentator on OUATIC) was the most exasperating, and it keeps coming back to haunt me. I really should have hit him on the head with the microphone stand...

[vic2vic]

Great good job !!!
:clap: :clap: :clap: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:

[Knetan]

hey,

thank you all but it doesn't seem like my review link gets to hang out with the other review links in the first post. :)

[JohnMac]

Originally posted by Knetan
hey,

thank you all but it doesn't seem like my review link gets to hang out with the other review links in the first post. :)

I've put links to Beast Cops and The Killer in the first post.

[Knetan]

hey,

thanks very much, john.

[ccdeeoo]

Hi all

I am a new member and 1st read this forum. I feel very happy have other country people like Hong Kong Movie.

Hi Knetan very good movie review. Great job!:thumbs:

[tpr007]

If you are interested in all kinds of asian films, I also recommend looking at www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com - as the forum there is very focussed on them.

[thelostdragon]

No "Swordsman" DVD review yet? Will write one soon, so check back at my HKL website the next days.

[Toge]

a few reviews at my site

http://dvd.f2t.org.uk/

so good doesn't contain any of my reviews anymore.

[William Shatners Wig]

Dragon Lord review here (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=3545&mode=&order=0).

[William Shatners Wig]

Chinese Ghost Story review here (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=3670&mode=&order=0).

[Cleggers]

My review of 2000 AD is here:

Asian Film Reviews (http://www.asianfilmreviews.tk)

Look for the review of My Lucky Stars, which should be up on Thursday!

This is my first post, by the way, so a big hello to everyone at the forums! Hope you like my site!

[Cleggers]

My review for My Lucky Stars is now online for all to read.

Go see it here: Asian Film Reviews (http://www.asianfilmreviews.tk).

[JohnMac]

Following a recent thread (http://thedvdforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=258576) in the DVD and Movie Forum where a decline in the quality of HKLs releases was discussed, I think the time has come to unstick this thread.

Perhaps someone else (more knowledgeable about Hong Kong movies than I) could start a similar thread that wouldn’t be restricted to just HKL releases. Apart from the many HKL DVDs I’ve got, the only other DVDs I have like these are Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Enter the Dragon, Legend of Drunken Master and Fist of Legend. So I would be very interested in finding out about all the other Hong Kong movies worth buying.

[Cleggers]

Well I'll keep the thread going!

HKL may not have been releasing the best films recently, but at least they're still trying. We'll get our favourites one day, as long as we continue to support them...

My review for Tiger On The Beat is now up at Asian Film Reviews (http://www.asianfilmreviews.tk).

[tpr007]

"whose" not "Who's" ;)

[Cleggers]

Thank you. :)

Corrected.

[Cleggers]

Well my review for the re-relase of Iron Monkey is now up at Asian Film Reviews (http://www.asianfilmreviews.tk).

Have a read. It's the longest review I've done yet, so I hope it doesn't bore you!

[William Shatners Wig]

Our comparison review of both HKL's Iron Monkey releases can be found here (http://www.dvddebate.com/article.php?sid=4074&mode=&order=0&thold=). The outcome isn't good - unfortunately.

Iron Monkey is a great piece of chop socky fun, and well deserving of a place on any kung-fu fan's shelf. The acting is good, direction lively and the action is spectacular, especially more so as it was before the breakthroughs in digital effects, and so relies on good old fashioned wires and the performers' agility.

Which DVD to get is a tricky question. While the new Platinum Edition wins hands down on extras, and sports a comparatively impressive soundtrack, the quality of the video transfer is a real let down. Surprisingly, the older disc offers a better and more pleasing viewing experience.

Click the above link for the full review.

[thelostdragon]

The recent four reviews at my HKL site which I didn't announce yet (I hardly announce any here, he he he). Hope to be contributing furthere reviews soon.

Tiger on the Beat
http://hkl.f2t.org.uk/dvdreviews/dvdtotb.htm

Ichi the Killer - Anime
http://hkl.f2t.org.uk/dvdreviews/premierasia/ichithekilleranime.htm

The Warrior
http://hkl.f2t.org.uk/dvdreviews/premierasia/thewarrior.htm

A Chinese Ghost Story
http://hkl.f2t.org.uk/dvdreviews/dvdacgs.htm

[Marv]

ANy reviews out there for the Bullit in the Head yet.

[unrealnils]

Do you check bullets ??

Well theres a comparision of sorts of the picture between the HKL and IVL disks of this film :)

check the screengrab and disscusion (though mostly off topic :lol: ) here
http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/forum/showthread.php?p=12420#post12420

[Cleggers]

Over at Asian Film Reviews (http://www.asianfilmreviews.tk) I now have new reviews for

• Eight Diagram Pole Fighter
• The Medallion
• Infernal Affairs

[balstino]

City on Fire review yet anyone? :)

[KeyserSoze]

i would write one if Cd-wow delivered it !

[dvdcastle]

Thanks for the important info guys. All of you did a great job :thumbs: