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Tag: Sammo Hung

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The Bodyguard

July 24, 2018August 6, 2018 siibillamlaw

Sammo Hung shows his soft and brutal sides in this action drama. Continue reading The Bodyguard

Action, Adventure, Comedy, Hong Kong, Martial Arts, PeriodLeave a comment

Project A

July 3, 2018August 29, 2018 siibillamlaw

Three unlikely allies come together to face off against pirates in Jackie Chan’s action comedy. Continue reading Project A

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Naked Soldier

March 27, 2018April 18, 2019 siibillamlaw

A few big names do little to save a ludicrously dumb movie.
Continue reading Naked Soldier

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Carry on Pickpocket

January 24, 2018July 10, 2018 siibillamlaw

Sammo Hung plays it safe in a fine, but forgettable action comedy. Continue reading Carry on Pickpocket

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SPL: Sha Po Lang

March 2, 2017November 8, 2019 siibillamlaw

SPL boasts some strong ideas and a couple of great fights, but is ultimately too underdeveloped to be really great Continue reading SPL: Sha Po Lang

Action, Comedy, Horror, PeriodLeave a comment

Encounters of the Spooky Kind

January 25, 2017January 26, 2017 siibillamlaw

Sammo Hung’s take on horror-comedy is funny if sometimes pretty standard Continue reading Encounters of the Spooky Kind

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Magnificent Butcher

August 11, 2016October 12, 2016 siibillamlaw

It’s eye-for-an-eye in this surprisingly dark take on the drunken master story Continue reading Magnificent Butcher

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My Lucky Stars

September 2, 2015November 24, 2016 siibillamlaw

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

Action, Comedy, Hong Kong, Martial Arts1 Comment

Winners and Sinners

May 14, 2015July 17, 2015 siibillamlaw

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

Continue reading Winners and Sinners

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