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October 23, 2013
Key of Life (Kenji Uchida, 2012)
Key of Life’s premise is very close to Rough Cut’s (Hun Jang, 2008). It effectively mixes comedy and drama, resulting in a striking aesthetic blend.
April 20, 2010
Ip Man (Wilson Yip, 2008)
Ip Man, a martial arts master, must go against his own code of conduct to protect his fellow countrymen when war breaks out.
June 9, 2013
Graceland (Ron Morales, 2012)
Graceland is a dark and dirty moral tale of desperation and revenge, denouncing corruption. Yet, it isn’t sophisticated enough to deal with the subject.
March 4, 2011
The Clone Returns Home (Kanji Nakajima, 2008)
Although the premise seems ripe for the movie becoming a welcome addition to the minimalist cerebral sci-fi genre, The Clone Returns Home disappoints.
November 28, 2010
Overheard (Felix Chong and Alan Mak, 2009)
Overheard is a Hong Kong film from Alan Mak in the vein of Infernal Affairs, with magnificent performances from its lead actors.
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