Red Cliff [C-Movie] (Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zhang Fengyi, Zhao Wei, Lin Chi-ling)
Directed by John Woo
Produced by Terence Chang
Written by John Woo, Chen Han, Sheng Heyu
Based on Chronicle of the Three Kingdoms
Cast
- Tony Leung Chiu-Wai as Zhou Yu
- Takeshi Kaneshiro as Zhuge Liang
- Zhang Fengyi as Cao Cao
- Chang Chen as Sun Quan
- Zhao Wei as Sun Shangxiang
- Hu Jun as Zhao Yun
- Lin Chi-ling as Xiao Qiao
- Nakamura Shido as Gan Xing(甘興) (based on Gan Ning)
- You Yong as Liu Bei
Red Cliff (Chinese: 赤壁; pinyin: Chìbì), alternatively known as The Battle of Red Cliff, is a Chinese epic film based on the Battle of Red Cliffs and events during the End of Han Dynasty and immediately prior to the period of the Three Kingdoms in ancient China. The film is expected to be released in two versions: within Asia, Red Cliff is to be released in two parts totaling over four hours in length, with the first part premiering in July 2008 and the second in January 2009.[1] Outside of Asia, a single 2½ hour film will be released in January 2009.[1]
The film is directed by John Woo and stars Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zhang Fengyi, Chang Chen, Hu Jun, Lin Chi-ling and Zhao Wei. With an estimated budget of US$80 million, Red Cliff is the most expensive Asian-financed film to date.[3]
This film is one of the two 2008 Three Kingdoms related films, the other being Daniel Lee’s Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon which has already been released.
The Legend Of Zu, 蜀山传 [C-Movie] (2001)
The Legend Of Zu, 蜀山传 (Zhang Ziyi, Sammo Hung, 2001)
Plot:
Good versus evil in the realm of the magical mountain Zu as director Tsui Hark returns to the territory that made him famous nearly 20 years ago.
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Overview:
Tsui Hark revisits the story of Zu, which he previously put to film in 1983. Only this time, he’s got a bigger budget, a lot more experience, and countless special effects tricks up his sleeve! Rumor has it that there are over 1600 special effects shots in this film! This is truly a great film to have on DVD, as the high quality format is perfect for experiencing Hark’s magical fantasy world as he envisioned it.
This movie is well done on so many levels that I am in awe that the score is as low as it is (5.9/10(576 votes) as of this writing). This movie has incredible special effects, a true epic storyline, complex great character interaction, and mind-blowing battles - they have to be seen to be believed! The only complaint I have is the subtitles on the HK DVD version I got (some lines were not translated - ???).
I just don’t understand when I read & hear from various sources: “it has a confusing plot….”, “I couldn’t follow the story….” or “Characters came from nowhere…”. From the very 1st time I watched this movie, I understood it, followed it, knew why characters were there, and I absolutely loved it! I’ve watched it about 8 times already and each time it is pure enjoyment. Oh, and this is not just my opinion, because I’ve shown this movie to many fellow Americans (people who have never seen an HK film before) who feel the same way. Not one of them failed to follow the storyline and each person declared their love for this movie. Oh man, why can’t we have stuff like this coming out of Hollywood? At least Lord of the Rings had a nice marriage of special effects, character development, and storyline.
This is not coming from a Asian film lover newbie either. I own an extensive library of Asian films and I must say that this movie is one of my greatest DVDs. When you watch it you will be blown away by the amazing special effects and epic feel of this movie. You will be drawn into this fantasy world and you won’t want to leave! I’ve seen both the 1983 version and the 2001 (both done by Tsui Hark), and the 2001 is far better in comparison IMO.
蜀山之中的昆仑山，主人是一名数百岁而样貌仍酷似少女的孤月大师（张柏芝饰），与自己的徒弟玄天宗（郑伊健 饰）坠入爱河，然而两人的感情却阻碍仙法的修行，邪派首领幽泉血魔便乘此机会进攻昆仑山，为保全爱徒性命便 以其资质疲劣、学师不成为借口驱逐玄天宗下山，并将昆仑山最厉害的武器“日月金轮”传予他，另外独自抵抗血 魔的入侵……
二百年后，一股神秘的邪恶力量兴起进攻正派，先用巨石沙海包围蜀山最法力最高的峨嵋山，峨嵋开山祖师峨嵋真 人（洪金宝饰），知道此事并非以往一般邪魔歪道的入侵，惟恐此战伤及凡间，乃派大地子丹辰子（古天乐饰）前 往山下疏离凡间正在交战的凡间军队，在途中与程乐天（章子怡饰）、玄天宗相遇，却意外发现血魔再复出的秘密 ，因而落入血魔精心设计的陷阱，在生死关头之际峨嵋真人率三百弟子前来救援，玄天宗赫然发现其中一名女弟子 李英奇（张柏芝饰），样子竟酷似自己师傅孤月大师。
同时，峨嵋真人发觉自己等人表面虽然阻止了血魔的野心，其实是中了借尸还魂的诡计，借众人在追击自己时候所 发出的力量，打开魔界拥有无穷无尽的邪恶之力“蚩游血穴”，为了阻止血魔侵略天下的野心，唯有借用峨嵋镇山 的双剑 “天擎剑”、“雷炎剑”双剑合并的威力，加上孤月大师生前灌注毕生功力的“日月金轮”与人界最强之剑“南明 黎火剑”，方有可能消灭邪恶的幽泉血魔，一场正邪大战即将展开…
Cast:
Zhang Ziyi, Sammo Hung (Kam Bo), Dior Cheng Yee-Kin (Ekin Cheng), Cecilia Cheung Pak-Chi, Jacky Wu Jing, Louis Koo Tin-Lok, Kelly Lin Xi-Lei, Patrick Tam Yiu-Man
Ref.:
http://www.hkflix.com/xq/asp/filmID.1487/qx/details.htm
Musa The Warrior [K-Movie] (2001) (Jung Woo-Sung, Joo Jin-Mo, Ahn Sung-Gi, Zhang Ziyi)
“Musa” The Warrior (Jung Woo-Sung, 2001)
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Joo Jin-Moo and Zhang Ziyi in Musa: The Warrior.
A Korean Masterpiece ! An Unforgettable Film!
Plot:
An epic action film starring Zhang Ziyi about a group of Korean envoys who are arrested and sent into exile by Ming warriors. On their way back to Korea, they rescue a Ming princess from rival Mongol forces but are never heard from again.
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Overview:
In 1375, China was in a state of chaos because of fighting between the Yuan and Ming Dynasties. The Korea Dynasty, one of Korea’s ancient kingdoms, sent a delegation of many diplomats, soldiers and a silent slave as envoys to make peace with the new Chinese Ming government. However, this delegation was accused of spying and exiled to a remote desert. On the way, they were attacked by Yuan troops who killed all the Ming soldiers, leaving only Korea warriors. The head envoy, General CHOI Jung of the Royal Guard, decides by himself that they must return to Korea. Vice Envoy LEE Ji-hun dies from the strain of the march, and tension builds between LEE’s bodyguard slave Yeosol and CHOI Jung.
After overcoming countless obstacles, the Korea warriors arrive at a peddler’s inn in the middle of the desert and run into Yuan cavalry who have kidnapped Ming princess Buyong. CHOI Jung falls in love with Buyong the moment he sees her. Meanwhile, Yeosol arrives later, dragging vice envoy LEE Ji-hun’s body. He cuts off the head of a gypsy who spits on the dead body. Yuan general Rambulhwa sees Yeosol decapitate the gypsy with one strike. Princess Furong also looks on from her wagon. Yeosol is eventually taken captive by the Yuan cavalry. CHOI Jung picks up a note from Buyong written in her blood that says ‘Help’, and he decides to rescue her so that they can get a boat bound for Korea. CHOI Jung’s aide Ganam and a warrior from the Commoner’s Army, Jinlip, oppose the idea, saying it would be futile. However, they end up proceeding with the rescue with Jinlip shooting the first arrow. Buyong is rescued, but only at the expense of many Korea warriors’ lives.
Princess Furong and the Korea warriors, whose destination is Nanjing (the old southern capital of China), arrive at the Yellow River Valley where they find all the ferry boats burned by Yuan soldiers. There they run into a group of Han tribe refugees. Furong feels empathy for her people and promises to give the warriors a boat to Korea if they take the refugees to the coast next to Mud Castle. They arrive at Mud Castle after even more trials, only to find the castle in ruins and no Ming soldiers. By this time, the Yuan soldiers have caught up with them and the Korea travelers become increasingly nervous. The underlying conflict between CHOI Jung and Yeosol over princess Buyong also deepens. Now they must choose. Give up princess Buyong or fight to the death together? The moment of truth approaches… Can they return to Korea safely?
Cast:
Jung Woo-Sung, Joo Jin-Mo, Ahn Sung-Gi, Zhang Ziyi, Park Jung-Hak, Park Yong-Woo, Lee Doo-Il, Yoo Hai-Jin, Jung Suk-Yong, Han Young-Mok, Yu Rong Guang
Ref.:
http://www.lovehkfilm.com/panasia/musa_the_warrior.htm
Yunagi no Machi: Sakura no Kuni [J-Movie]
Yunagi no Machi, Sakura no Kuni = Town of Evening Calm, Country of Cherry Blossoms
Director : Sasabe Kiyoshi
Cast
Rena Tanaka … Nanami Ishikawa
Kumiko Aso … Minami Hirano
Yû Yoshizawa … Yutaka Uchikoshi - young
Noriko Nakagoshi … Toko Tone
Mitsunori Isaki … Asahi Ishikawa - young
Yuta Kanai … Nagio Ishikawa
Ryosei Tayama … Yutaka Uchikoshi - adult
Urara Awata … Kyoka Ota
Shiho Fujimura … Fujimi Hirano
Masaaki Sakai … Asahi Ishikawa - adult
Adapted from Kono Fumiyo’s award-winning manga, Yunagi no Machi Sakura no Kuni (a.k.a. Yunagi City, Sakura Country) is the story of two young women living in different times, and the unforgettable historical memory that connects them. Director Sasabe Kiyoshi follows up his WWII drama Sea Without Exit with a sensitive portrayal of postwar life under the shadow of the war experience and the atomic bomb. Divided into two sections - “Town of Evening Calm” and “Country of Cherry Blossom” - the film alternates between 1955 Hiroshima and the present-day with Tanaka Rena (Waiting in the Dark) and Hochi Film Award Best Actress Aso Kumiko (Kairo) in the leading roles.
Atomic bomb survivor Hirano Minami (Aso Kumiko) knows all too well life’s bitter brevity. She lost her father and sisters to the bomb and radiation poisoning, and has not seen her brother since he was evacuated years ago. She takes hesitant steps toward first love with her coworker (Yoshizawa Yu, Night of the Shooting Stars), but happiness and normalcy are elusive in the atmosphere of postwar Hiroshima. Decades later, Ishikawa Nanami (Tanaka Rena) travels to Hiroshima to find out the reason by her father’s frequent mysterious trips to the city. There she slowly retraces the story of a young woman whose life has affected hers in more ways than she realized.
Cherry Tomato [K-Movie]
SYNOPSIS :
“Cherry Tomato” depicts the poverty-stricken life of an old man and his granddaughter in a realistic way that evokes a strong sense of sympathy. But the ultimate emotion the film triggers is, for better or worse, helplessness.
The debut feature by former television producer Chung Young-bae wastes no time highlighting the key theme: poverty. Park-gu (played by veteran actor Shin Gu) is barely scraping by with his granddaughter Da-seong (Kim Hyang-ki), and their life is unbearably miserable.
Living in a shabby, rented single room, they do not have enough money to feed themselves. Park-gu works as a porter for a shopping mall in Seoul but he soon finds himself kicked out of the place. In his 70s, Park-gu tries to survive by collecting papers and recyclable material on the street, but the money he earns is always too small to buy a decent meal.
His granddaughter, 6, seems mature for her age, possibly due to her trouble-laden life. After her mother left away years ago and her father was put behind bars, she has been raised by her foul-mouthed grandfather.
Note: This movie is pretty dramatic, and has very sad ending, so if you have a weak heart, don’t watch. I don’t like the script too much, and the only reason why I post it here is because of the little girl. Her acting is great. I will not re-upload it, so download when it’s still available.
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