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The Monkey King / Xi you ji: Da nao tian gong (2014)
Action | Adventure | Fantasy
Sun Wukong, (The Monkey King) is a monkey born from a heavenly stone who acquires supernatural powers. After rebelling against heaven and being imprisoned under a mountain for 500 years, he later accompanies the monk Xuanzang on a journey to India. Thus, according to legend, Buddhism is brought to ancient China. This much beloved story, is as much a part of Asian culture as The Iliad and The Odyssey or The Wizard of Oz are to the West. This first installment in a trilogy of live action 3-D movies is actually a prequel to The Journey To The West, the much told story of the Monkey King's adventures on the road to India. The Monkey King: Havoc In The Heavenly Palace will be released in the U.S. as The Monkey King. The first movie is the origins story – beginning with the birth of Sun Wukong and ending with his imprisonment for his crimes under the Five-Peaked Mountain. Along the way he acquires incredible powers, battling the armies of the gods and the armies of the demons to find his rightful place in the Heavens.
Starring: Donnie Yen, Yun-Fat Chow, Aaron Kwok, Yitian Hai, Peter Ho, Joe Chen, Xia Zitong
Director: Pou-Soi Cheang
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Posted on December 21, 2013 |
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Special ID / Dak siu san fan (2013)
Action | Crime | Thriller
Zi Long has been an infiltrating cop in Xiong's Hong Kong mafia clan for many years. The failure of his recent negotiation on behalf of Xiong with the other three local clans makes Xiong suspicious of Zi Long's identity. Xiong sets to wipe out every undercover in his gang. Sensing the danger, Zi Long requests an end to his undercover career from his supervisor Sir Zhang. However, Zhang sends Zi Long to Mainland China to infiltrate a business of "Special Identity" trading instead. The business is run by Xiong's best protégé Sunny who was Zi Long's previous buddy in the gang. Zhang promises to reinstate Zi Long's Police identity in conclusion of the mission once Sunny's business is broken down. Zi Long agrees, joining local Police Officer Lei Peng and Fang Jing in the force.
Starring: Donnie Yen, Tian Jing, Andy On, Ronald Cheng, Collin Chou, Terence Yin, Zhigang Yang, Hanyu Zhang, Hee Ching Paw, Cheung-Ching Mak
Director: Clarence Fok
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Tags: Andy On, Cheung-Ching Mak, Clarence Fok, Collin Chou, Donnie Yen, Hanyu Zhang, Hee Ching Paw, Ronald Cheng, Terence Yin, Tian Jing, Zhigang Yang
Posted on December 3, 2013 |
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Saat po long / Sha po lang / SPL: Kill Zone (2005)
Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller
An ailing veteran cop whose relentless determination to do away with an untouchable gangster has led him to employ a series of unethical tactics finds his investigation complicated by the arrival of principled new inspector and the death of a fellow cop in this explosive underworld tale.
Starring: Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, Jacky Wu, Sammo Hung
Director: Wilson Yip
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Posted on June 22, 2013 |
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14 Blades / Jin yi wei (2010)
Action | Drama | History | Thriller
At the dawn of the Ming Dynasty, in order to consolidate all power and keep his bloodline on the throne, the Emperor established a secure system of defence for himself by taking young orphans off the street and training them to the highest martial arts standards to become his secret guards. Called Jinyiwei (the Brocade Guards), these warriors operated under their own code of law, led by the most skilled of their number, Qinglong. Bestowed upon him as leader is a box containing 14 steel blades, eight of which are to be used for interrogation and the remaining six for execution. When the Imperial Court is usurped by the evil eunuch Jia, Qinglong is assigned to steal a list identifying those still loyal to the Emperor. But unknown to him, the Jinyiwei themselves have fallen under the control of Jia, who, in league with an exiled noble, Prince Qing, is plotting to rebel against the Emperor and seize power.
Starring: Donnie Yen, Zhao Wei, Chun Wu, Kate Tsui, Yuwu Qi, Ma Wu, Sammo Hung
Director: Daniel Lee
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Tags: Chun Wu, Daniel Lee, Donnie Yen, Kate Tsui, Ma Wu, Sammo Hung, Yuwu Qi, Zhao Wei
Posted on April 27, 2013 |
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Together / Soi Yat Hei / Zai Yi Qi (2013)
Drama | Romance
When one's memory is wiped out, where will love be stored? If your loved one forgets you, would you have the courage to face it? Traffic police Cool (Donnie Yen) suffers from a disease that prevents him from smiling. He meets the amnesiac Jojo (Michelle Chen), her shared experience of being sick leads her to build trust in Cool, while igniting his concealed yet delicate love. Cool's revelation angers his girlfriend (Chrissie Chau) which leads to their break-up. However, an amnesiac episode occurs when Jojo's fiance reappears, which completely wipes out Jojo's memory of Cool. Cool slowly understands loving someone is not to possess her, but to wish her happiness.
Starring: Zhendong Ke, Angelababy, Michelle Chen, Donnie Yen, Bosco Lam, Chrissie Chow, Cheung-Ching Mak
Director: Clarence Fok
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Tags: Angelababy, Bosco Lam, Cheung-Ching Mak, Chrissie Chow, Clarence Fok, Donnie Yen, Michelle Chen, Zhendong Ke
Posted on December 14, 2012 |
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Seven Swords / Qi Jian (2005)
Action | Adventure | Fantasy
Set in seventeenth century China. The inhabitants of Manchuria, under the Qing dynasty, have extended their dominion over the entire country. While the masters of martial arts gather to prepare nationalist revolts, the new government–seeking to maintain order — emits a decree prohibiting martial arts. Wind of Fire, an official in the previous dynasty, hopes to take advantage of this situation by contributing to the enforcement of the new law. Avid, cruel and immoral, Wind of Fire plunders North-Western China, and his goal is to reach the final objective, to destroy the Martial Arts Village. Fu Qingzhu, a former executioner from the previous dynasty, wants to stop this brutality at any cost and prepares to save the Fortress at Bowei. He takes Wu Yuanyin and Han Zhiban with him, traveling to Mount Paradise to beseech the help of Incandescent Shadow, a hermit and master of arms who guides a group of disciple-swordsmen. Master Incandescent Shadow agrees to help them, ordering four of his best disciples to depart. Thus the group of Seven Swords is formed, and their heroic journey begins!
Starring: Donnie Yen, Leon Lai, Charlie Young, Chia-Liang Liu, Honglei Sun, So-yeon Kim, Yi Lu, Jingchu Zhang, Michael Wong
Director: Hark Tsui
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Posted on December 6, 2012 |
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The Twins Effect II / Blade of Kings / Chin Kei Bin 2 – Fa Tou Tai Kam (2004)
Action | Adventure | Comedy | Fantasy
In the mythical land of Huadu, Charcoal Head, a humble boy born to rule an empire, must undertake his journey to claim his throne. It is an epic action adventure combining romance, fantasy, comedy, and cutting-edge, Hong Kong-style martial artistry.
Starring: Edison Chen, Charlene Choi, Gillian Chung, Donnie Yen, Jaycee Chan, Bo-lin Chen, Tony Leung, Jackie Chan
Director: Patrick Leung, Corey Yuen
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Tags: Bo-lin Chen, Charlene Choi, Corey Yuen, Donnie Yen, Edison Chen, Gillian Chung, Jackie Chan, Jaycee Chan, Patrick Leung, Tony Leung
Posted on September 13, 2012 |
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Painted Skin / Hua pi (2008)
Action | Drama | Fantasy | Thriller
Follows the love hate relationship between a vixen spirit and a group of humans.
Starring: Donnie Yen, Xun Zhou, Kun Chen, Wei Zhao, Betty Sun, Yuwu Qi
Director: Gordon Chan
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Posted on August 28, 2012 |
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Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen / Jing wu feng yun: Chen Zhen (2010)
Action | Drama | History
A continuation of the 1995 television series Fist of Fury, Donnie Yen reprises his role as Chen Zhen, a role made famous by Bruce Lee in 'Fist of Fury' (1972). The film is set seven years after the apparent death of Chen Zhen, who was shot after discovering who was responsible for his teacher's death in Japanese-occupied Shanghai. A mysterious stranger arrives from overseas and befriends a local mafia boss. That man is a disguised Chen Zhen, who intends to infiltrate the mob when they form an alliance with the Japanese. Disguising himself as a caped fighter by night, Chen intends to take out everyone involved as well as get his hands on an assassination list prepared by the Japanese.
Starring: Donnie Yen, Qi Shu, Anthony Wong, Shawn Yue, Siyan Huo, Ryu Kohata, Bo Huang
Director: Andrew Lau
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Posted on July 16, 2012 |
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An Empress and the Warriors (2008)
Action | Drama | Romance | War
Set during the Warring States Period,the story centers on Princess Fei'er who is commanded by her dying father on the battlefield to defend their country with General Xuehu. The princess is later attacked and injured by the treacherous official Wu Ba, but is rescued by Duan Lanquan, whom she falls in love with. Faced with continued attack from outside and within, the princess must make some important decisions to ensure the survival of herself and her country.
Starring: Donnie Yen, Kelly Chen, Leon Lai, Xiaodong Guo, Zhenghai Kou
Director: Siu-Tung Ching
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Tags: Donnie Yen, Kelly Chen, Leon Lai, Siu-Tung Ching, Xiaodong Guo, Zhenghai Kou
Posted on June 21, 2012 |
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Once Upon a Time in China II / Wong Fei Hung II: Nam yee tung chi keung (1992)
Action | Adventure | Biography | History | Romance
In the sequel to the Tsui Hark classic, Wong Fei-Hung faces The White Lotus society, a fanatical cult seeking to drive the Europeans out of China through violence, even attacking Chinese who follow Western ways. Wong must also defend Dr. Sun Yat Sen, a revolutionary, from the military. With his friends, loved ones, and the future of China itself at stake, Wong must once again use his martial arts skills to defend the innocent.
Starring: Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan, Donnie Yen, Siu Chung Mok, David Chiang, Xin Xin Xiong, Tielin Zhang, Paul Fonoroff
Director: Hark Tsui
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Tags: David Chiang, Donnie Yen, Hark Tsui, Jet Li, Paul Fonoroff, Rosamund Kwan, Siu Chung Mok, Tielin Zhang, Xin Xin Xiong
Posted on May 27, 2012 |
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Highlander: Endgame / Highlander 4: The Search for Connor (2000)
Action | Fantasy | Sci-Fi
Immortals Connor and Duncan Macleod must join forces against Kell, an evil immortal who has become too strong for anyone to face alone.
Starring: Christopher Lambert, Adrian Paul, Bruce Payne, Lisa Barbuscia, Donnie Yen
Director: Douglas Aarniokoski
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Posted on May 12, 2012 |
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All's Well, Ends Well / Ji keung hei si (2011)
Comedy
Sammy is one of the most popular beauticians in town, but when a billionaire's girlfriend Dream recruits him to be the CEO of her cosmetic product company, the all-female staff is reluctant to work with him. To promote the company's brand name, Sammy sets up a sales counter at a high-end shopping mall and enlists his friend Keung , rumored to be the most powerful makeup artist in the universe, to help manage it. Keung effortlessly becomes the untouchable top salesman thanks to his thorough understanding of the female mindset, yet he still has a hard time keeping up with his enigmatic on-off lover Moni ). Meanwhile, to protect his professional image, Sammy is forced to play matchmaker for his assistant Kit and rich playboy Slippery despite his secret admiration for her…
Starring: Donnie Yen, Louis Koo, Cecilia Cheung, Carina Lau, Chapman To, Bak-Ming Wong, Lynn Hung, Ni Yan
Director: Hing-Ka Chan, Janet Chun
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Posted on May 11, 2012 |
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Swordsmen / Wu xia (2011)
Action | Drama
It is 1917 Yunnan and Liu Jinxi lives a quiet life with his wife Yu and their two young sons Xiaotian and Fangzheng. Liu runs a paper mill and the village prospers. One day, two fugitives arrive demanding money and after a long fight with Liu, end up dead. The bigger one is identified as an especially powerful fighter. Liu becomes a local hero but detective Xu Baijiu, an expert in physiology and pressure points, is puzzled how a seemingly ordinary man like Liu was able to defeat two hardened fugitives…
Starring: Donnie Yen, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Wei Tang, Xiao Ran Li, Yu Wang, Kara Hui, Wu Jiang, Yu Kang, Hua Yan
Director: Peter Chan
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Tags: Donnie Yen, Hua Yan, Kara Hui, Peter Chan, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Wei Tang, Wu Jiang, Xiao Ran Li, Yu Kang, Yu Wang
Posted on May 5, 2012 |
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Dragon Tiger Gate / Lung Fu Moon (2006)
Action | Drama
Tiger Wong is a highly skilled martial artist with a strong sense of justice. While eating at a floating restaurant, he chances upon a bully. Unable to stand by and watch him terrorize the victims he defeats the bully using his special move – Dragon Slaying Leg Eighteen. At the same time, he unwittingly grabs a gold medal. It turns out that this gold medal is the Lousha Death Plaque given by the leader of the Lousha Gate, Shibumi. Whoever owns the gold medal has the power to demand the full cooperation of Lousha Gate. Tiger, unaware of the medal's powers, is ambushed by the gang during his celebrations. As fate has it, he is saved by Dragon Wong, the bodyguard of one of the gangsters, who is sent to retrieve the medal.
Starring: Donnie Yen, Nicholas Tse, Shawn Yue, Jie Dong, Xiao Ran Li
Director: Donnie Yen, Wilson Yip
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Posted on April 20, 2012 |
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Flash Point / Dou fo sin (2007)
Action
Detective Sargent Jun Ma of the Serious Crimes Unit is precise and brutal. Determined to destroy his criminal nemeses Archer, Tiger and Tony, a gang of three powerful brothers, Jun Ma infiltrates their corrupt organization with the planting of a mole, Wilson. When Wilson's dual role is exposed, he becomes the last living witness to testify against Archer and now Jun Ma must battle to protect his partner from the murderous thugs to ensure they are put out of business permanently.
Starring: Donnie Yen, Louis Koo, Collin Chou, Ray Lui, Bingbing Fan, Kent Cheng
Director: Wilson Yip
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Tags: Bingbing Fan, Collin Chou, Donnie Yen, Kent Cheng, Louis Koo, Ray Lui, Wilson Yip
Posted on March 25, 2012 |
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All's Well, Ends Well / Baat seng bou hei (2012)
Comedy | Romance
Four men go on a heroic mission to help four women and wind up experiencing a series of mishaps.
Starring: Donnie Yen, Lynn Hung, Louis Koo, Mini Yang, Sandra Ng, Chapman To, Kelly Chen, Bak-Ming Wong
Director: Hing-Ka Chan
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Tags: Bak-Ming Wong, Chapman To, Donnie Yen, Hing-Ka Chan, Kelly Chen, Louis Koo, Lynn Hung, Mini Yang, Sandra Ng
Posted on October 25, 2011 |
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Ip Man 2 / Yip Man 2 (2010)
Action | Biography | History
Centering on Ip Man's migration to Hong Kong in 1949 as he attempts to propagate his discipline of Wing Chun martial arts.
Starring: Donnie Yen, Lynn Hung, Simon Yam, Sammo Hung, Xiaoming Huang, Siu-Wong Fan, Kent Cheng, Darren Shahlavi
Director: Wilson Yip
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Tags: Darren Shahlavi, Donnie Yen, Kent Cheng, Lynn Hung, Sammo Hung, Simon Yam, Siu-Wong Fan, Wilson Yip, Xiaoming Huang
Posted on October 25, 2011 |
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Ip Man / Yip Man (2008)
Action | Biography | Drama | History
Adapted from the life story of Ip Man – the grand master of the Wing Chun style of kung fu and sifu of legendary kung fu superstar Bruce Lee. This movie will be the first important record of the master's life. Ip's persistent devotion to Wing Chun is a classic example of the love and respect shown to wushu and the freedom and spirit it represents. Ip Man is a concept, a spirit, a way of thinking – and it exemplifies a new peak in Hong Kong's wushu movies.
Starring: Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, Siu-Wong Fan, Ka Tung Lam, Yu Xing, You-Nam Wong, Chen Zhi Hui, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Lynn Hung
Director: Wilson Yip
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Tags: Chen Zhi Hui, Donnie Yen, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Ka Tung Lam, Lynn Hung, Simon Yam, Siu-Wong Fan, Wilson Yip, You-Nam Wong, Yu Xing
Posted on August 5, 2011 |
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Tiger Cage / Dak ging to lung (1988)
Action
Two Hong Kong narcotics cops are mired in a morass of betrayal, divided loyalties, and depravity when they discover that some of their colleagues in blue are on a drug kingpin's payroll.
Starring: Jacky Cheung, Carol Cheng, Simon Yam, Donnie Yen, Man Tat Ng, Irene Wan
Director: Woo-ping Yuen
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Tags: Carol Cheng, Donnie Yen, Irene Wan, Jacky Cheung, Man Tat Ng, Simon Yam, Woo-ping Yuen
