New Movie Reviews

"Unbeatable": The newest movie by Dante Lam ("The Viral Factor") centers around Fai (Nick Cheung) who has huge debts and hasn't always made the right choices in life. Working at a gym he starts to train Qi (Eddie Peng), whose father's business has gone bankrupt, for an MMA tournament. At the same time Fai rediscovers his passion for fighting and starts to build family bonds with Gwen, who suffers from mental illness, and her little daughter. Trailer looks great with a good amount of drama. Could be Lam's best movie in years.

"The Flu": After illegal immigrants are smuggled into the country an unknown virus brings chaos and panic to a suburb of Seoul. The government soon sees no other option than to shut off the suburbs immediately, before even more residents show deadly symptoms. Among the people trying to survive this outbreak are also Ji-goo (Jang Hyeok) and In-hae (Soo-ae). Looks like a true summer blockbuster by director Kim Seong-su ("Musa"). Trailer doesn't disappoint. Release date in Korea is 15/08/'13.

"Iceman 3D": This remake of "The Iceman Cometh" features Donnie Yen in the leading role and comes along with some over-the-top action. Said to be released as two movies in spring 2014 it centers around a general from the Ming Dynasty who time-travels to the present by accident. Also included in the cast: Huang Sheng-Yi, Simon Yam and Daniel Wu. Here's the trailer.

"The White Storm": Benny Chan, known for his high-octane action movies "New Police Story" or "Invisible Target", is now filming a cop thriller around a drug lord, who may be a former cop everyone believes to be dead. Trailer looks good and since the cast includes Lau Ching-Wan, Louis Koo and Nick Cheung there can't get that much wrong. Set to be screened at the end of 2013.

"Blind Detective": Andy Lau and Sammi Cheng pair up again for a movie. Even more interesting is the name of the movie's director: Johnnie To! Lau plays a detective who has quit his job after turning blind and is now solving cold cases. As usual with To's work the trailer looks very promising. It should hit Hong Kong theaters July 4th.

"Chinese Visual Festival": An interesting movie festival for all UK-residents. Chinese short films, documentaries and art films will be screened From May 8th – June 12th at King’s College. There will also be an art exhibition and arist talk, as well as directors in attenandance and concert performances. For more info visit the official site.

"Running Man": In this fast-paced action movie Shin Ha-kyun is chased by different parties after his taxi customer turns up dead. Trailer seems to guarantee some neat entertainment and original action sequences. Release date is April, 4th. So let's be patient for the DVD to come out. Might be worth waiting for.

"Fist of Legend": Sharing the name with one of the best martial arts movies ever made this Korean fight movie centers around a group of guys who participate in a televised MMA-like tournament. Hwang Jeong-min ("Moby Dick"), Yoo Joon-sang and Yoon Je-moon in maybe their most physical demanding roles to date. A hard-hitting action movie that looks a little bit different and may become more than just a genre treat. Coming to Korean theatres May, 11th. Here is a trailer for those interested.

"Switch": Andy Lau is back in this over-the-top action thriller. The film is shot at international locations and parallels to "James Bond" or "Mission Impossible" certainly aren't accidentally. Let's just hope that the story revolving around a famous national treasure that has to be recovered from the hands of Western businessmen will deliver more than we are used to see from this kind of blockbuster entertainment. There is a teaser and a trailer for your enjoyment.

"The New World": In this crime thriller an undercover cop, played by Lee Jung-jae ("Typhoon"), tries to take down a gang organization and finds himself in a power struggle between different parties. The cast also includes Choi Min-sik ("Nameless Gangster") and Hwang Jeong-min ("The Unjust"). Watch the trailer to whet your appetite. The movie will hit screens in Korea on 21st February, 2013.

"The Berlin File": This action thriller apparently has it all. At least a good amount of action and a stellar cast including Ha Jeong-woo ("The Yellow Sea"), Han Seok-kyu ("Christmas in August"), Jeon Ji-hyun ("My Sassy Girl") and Ryoo Seung-beom ("Arahan") while his brother Ryoo Seung-wan ("City of Violence") is responsible for directing the movie. There is finally a trailer available as well as a teaser with English subtitles.

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"The Tower": Even though this most likely will turn out to be just some loud blockbuster cinema I don't want to hold back the trailer to the newest Korean disaster movie, in which a fire breaks out in a tower and only a team of fearless firefigthers can save the people trapped in the building. Trailer and more info wait for you over at Fareastfilms again.

"Saving General Yang": Director Ronny Yu should ring a bell with anyone who has seen the Jet Li-flick "Fearless". His newest movie is a historical epic revolving around the Yang clan whose leader needs to be saved by his seven sons. There is a trailer to be seen on Fareastfilms that will whet your appetite.

"Drug War": The new movie from director Johnnie To revolving around a gangster, played by Louis Koo, who after his arrest is offered to help as a mole getting his former comrades into prison until he gets pangs of conscience. A trailer with English subtitles can be watched at Fareastfilms.

"A Company Man": In this slick revenge thriller So Ji-sub ("Always", "Rough Cut") takes on the role of a company man, a hitman who suddenly wants to quit his profession for a woman and thus is hunted by his former allies. Though being extremely reminiscent of "A Bittersweet Life" it sure looks as fascinating, too. Watch the trailer. Definitely on my list of "can't wait to see".