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Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars

Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars

The Lucky Stars begin to wear out their welcome in their third outing.

Posted on 1 Apr 20252 Apr 2025 by siibillamlawPosted in Action, Comedy, Hong KongTagged Andy Lau, Charlie Chin, Jackie Chan, John Shum, Michael Miu, Richard Ng, Rosamund Kwan, Sammo Hung, Sibelle Hu, Stanley Fung, Yuen Biao. Leave a comment

Vampire Cleanup Department

Vampire Cleanup Department

A so-so story is saved by a solid cast and some great atmosphere in this throwback comedy-horror.

Posted on 13 Mar 20188 Nov 2019 by siibillamlawPosted in Action, Comedy, Hong Kong, HorrorTagged 2017, Babyjohn Choi, Bondy Chiu, Chin Siu-ho, Chiu Sin-hang, Eric Tsang, Lin Min-chen, Lo Mang, Review, Richard Ng, Siu Yam-yam, Yan Pak-wing, Yuen Cheung-yan. Leave a comment

Carry on Pickpocket

Carry on Pickpocket

Sammo Hung plays it safe in a fine, but forgettable action comedy.

Posted on 24 Jan 201810 Jul 2018 by siibillamlawPosted in Action, Comedy, Crime, Hong KongTagged 1982, Billy Chan, Cho Tat-wah, Deanie Ip, Dick Wei, Didi Pang, Frankie Chan, James Tien, Johnny Cheung, Lau Chau-sang, Lau Hak-suen, Natalis Chan, Peter Chan Lung, Richard Ng, Sammo Hung, Wu Ma, Yuen Biao. Leave a comment

Skiptrace

Skiptrace

Lacking in originality and jokes, the charisma of its stars can only carry this movie so far

Posted on 8 Dec 201625 Sep 2017 by siibillamlawPosted in Action, China, Comedy, Hong KongTagged Charles Rawes, Dylan Kuo, Eric Tsang, Eve Torres, Fan Bingbing, Jackie Chan, Jai Day, Johnny Knoxville, Michael Wong, Mikhail Gorevoy, Renny Harlin, Richard Ng, Sara Forsberg, Shi Shi, Winston Chao, Yeon Jung-hoon, Zhang Lanxin. 1 Comment

Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame

Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame

Andy Lau leads an all-star cast in Tsui Hark’s historical fantasy mystery

Posted on 20 Jul 201626 May 2018 by siibillamlawPosted in Action, Hong Kong, Mystery, PeriodTagged 2010, Andy Lau, Carina Lau, Deng Chao, Li Bingbing, Nan Xu, Review, Richard Ng, Teddy Kawn, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Tsui Hark, Xiao Chen. Leave a comment

My Lucky Stars

My Lucky Stars

Another great comedy showcase for the cast, My Lucky Stars improves upon the first film.

Posted on 2 Sep 201524 Nov 2016 by siibillamlawPosted in Action, Comedy, Hong Kong, Martial ArtsTagged 1985, Charlie Chin, Cho Tat-wah, Eric Tsang, Jackie Chan, Lam Ching Ying, Review, Richard Ng, Sammo Hung, Sibelle Hu, Stanley Fung, Yuen Biao. Leave a comment

Winners and Sinners

Winners and Sinners

Sammo Hung's ensemble piece is light(er) on action, but heavy on laughs and a great start to the Lucky Stars film series.

Posted on 14 May 201517 Jul 2015 by siibillamlawPosted in Action, Comedy, Hong Kong, Martial ArtsTagged 1983, Charlie Chin, Cherie Chung, Jackie Chan, James Tien, John Shum, Richard Ng, Sammo Hung, Stanley Fung, Yuen Biao. 1 Comment

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