(aka The Banquet) (2006)
Directed by Feng Xiao-Gang
Produced by John Chong and
Wang Zhong-Jun
Written by Qiu Gang-Jian and
Sheng He-Yu
Action Choreography by Yuen Wo-Ping
Starring Zhang Ziyi, Daniel Wu, Zhou Xun, Ge You, Ma Jing-Wu, Huang Xiao-Ming
Dragon Dynasty
Available Feb. 26, 2008
It is 10th century China during the Five Dynasties Period. When the Emperor is murdered, his brother Li usurps the thrown and takes his wife Empress Wan as his own. Prince Wu, fearing for his life, and knowing that he will never have the heart of Wan, flees the palace and politics in favor of a life of theatre and song. Li fears that Wu will someday return and try to take the throne for himself, so he dispatches his loyal guards to assassinate him. Wan though, who was originally to marry Wu, sends her own dispatch to protect Wu. When Wu survives the assassination, he returns to the royal palace to face Li, who he believes is responsible for his father's death...continue reading this review at Geeks of Doom!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
DVD Review: Legend Of The Black Scorpion
Monday, December 24, 2007
DVD Review: Robin-B-Hood
Directed by Benny Chan
Written by Jackie Chan and Yuen Kam-Lun
Starring Jackie Chan, Louis Koo, Michael Hui, Yuen Biao, Charlene Choi, Conroy Chan
Dragon Dynasty
Available Dec. 25, 2007
Master thief and compulsive gambler Thongs (Jackie Chan) along with his womanizing criminal partner Octopus (Louis Koo) find themselves smack in the middle of Three Men And A Baby when their boss kidnaps a newborn that will be passed on to the grandfather for a fee of seven million dollars! Thongs and Octopus, who have no experience with babies, must watch over the tyke for a week until the arrangement is all sorted out, during which time the pair have to take a crash course in caring for an infant, avoid the suspicion of the local authorities, and deal with pesky triad debt collectors. But when it is finally time to turn the baby over, will Thongs and Octopus be able to put aside their newfound parenting instincts in return for the big payday?...continue reading this review at Geeks of Doom!
