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PTU (Blu-ray) (Hong Kong Version)
PTU (Blu-ray) (Hong Kong Version) Blu-ray Region All
(1)Our Price: US$32.39List: US$35.99Save: US$3.60 (10%)Usually ships within 1 to 2 daysRelated promotions:June 15, 2009 What was the director thinking?This movie surprised me. I thought something was going to happen. I thought there would be a little more action. I thought the plot would be better. Instead it moved so slowly and dragged on with the cops walking around. Finally the bad guy was killed. Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Lady Cop & Papa Crook (DVD) (US Version)
Lady Cop & Papa Crook (DVD) (US Version) DVD Region 1
(3)Our Price: US$14.49Usually ships within 1 to 2 daysRelated promotions:June 15, 2009 Could be BetterThe pace of this movie seemed promising at first. It seemed to be leading to a climax, but just abruptly ended as if it was rushed. The mastermind crooks were suddenly apprehended by police. There was no struggle, no twist, no brains in that. Sammi Cheng is a good actress but this movie could have just eliminated some of her PMS scenes and focused more on a better plot. Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
The Sniper (DVD) (Hong Kong Version)
The Sniper (DVD) (Hong Kong Version) DVD Region 1, 3
(5)Our Price: US$15.99List: US$16.49Save: US$0.50 (3%)Usually ships within 1 to 2 daysRelated promotions:June 15, 2009 Fun FlickThis movie is exactly what it's supposed to be - a sniper action movie. If this is the type of movie you want to watch then it's definitely entertaining. It's been a while since a decent Hong Kong movie has come out. Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Tokyo Sonata (DVD) (Japan Version)
Tokyo Sonata (DVD) (Japan Version) DVD Region 2
(1)Our Price: US$54.99Usually ships within 7 - 14 daysRelated promotions:May 30, 2009 Depressing Look into Japanese CultureThis is overall a depressing movie, however there is a glimpse of light, hope and acceptance at the end of the movie. It's interesting to see the way Japanese society reacts to unemployment and the family culture. This is a big contrast to the reaction of the younger generation of people in the USA, where the youth do not identify themselves with their jobs.
The beginning of the movie attributes cheaper Chinese employees to be a main reason for the lay-offs. To what extent is this credible, especially if it's already difficult for the average Chinese to even go to Japan? Chinese youth will actually spend their youth learning Japanese in hopes of one day working for a Japanese company? I actually see that the 2nd language learned in China is English and as for career, the goal is to move up the corporate ladder domestically or become an entrepreneur.Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Curse Of The Golden Flower (Hong Kong Version)
Curse Of The Golden Flower (Hong Kong Version) DVD Region 3
(11)Our Price: US$17.49Usually ships within 7 - 14 daysRelated promotions:1 people found the following helpful
March 17, 2007 Great Visuals and Scenes but..The visuals were magnificent (except women during that time didn't wear cleavage revealing clothing) and the fighting scenes were amazing. However after seeing the whole movie - I was surprised that it led to an abrupt disappointing ending and I ask myself "what's the point?"
I remember Zhang Yimou had a film called "To Live" which displayed how communism affected the lives of the Chinese people. That movie was obviously banned in China. Then I notice movies like Hero and this ... perhaps which have the message that "one cannot rebel or try to overthrow the king." Maybe it's a subtle message.Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
A Battle Of Wits (DVD) (2-Disc Regular Edition) (Hong Kong Version)
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(8)Our Price: US$17.99Usually ships within 1 to 2 daysRelated promotions:March 17, 2007 Not just a typical war movieBesides the good fighting scenes and war strategies. This movie had many good messages about compassion, honor, love, and how greed and betrayal can lead to a state's downfall.
I'm not sure which version I saw but it is not just another meaningless movie.Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This)
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