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Don't Give a Damn (1995) Loads of raw energy percolate through a comedy-action vehicle with dollops of romance and silliness tossed in. Threatening to go off the rails at any moment, it's the film's heedless, endearing desire to entertain that wins out. Sammo Hung (who also directed) and Takeshi Kaneshiro play warring policemen, Yuen Biao is customs officer pursuing drug dealers; Kathy Chow, Eileen Tung, and Annabelle Lau nearly hold their own as fellow law enforcement professionals. Thunder Media DVD audio/video quality is below average; disk features Mandarin dubbed audio only and burned-in Chinese and English subtitles. (08/14/02) 
On the Run (1988) Yuen Biao steps into hell when he investigates the murder of his estranged wife (Ida Chan). She was an effective detective in the anti-narcotics unit; unfortunately for her, she discovered that her new love, the head of the homicide unit (a very cool Charlie Chin Chiang Lin), was involved with a sadistic mob of dope dealers. Pat Ha is the ruthlessly efficient Thai assassin hired to cover the mob's dirty tracks. When she is targeted for death along with Yuen Bio, a most unlikely and desperate pair goes on the run. Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting directed, overcoming numerous false steps in the sketchy script by drenching the proceedings in garish neon colors and a noir-ish sense of dread. Mega Star DVD video quality is below average in many scenes, with source print damage readily apparent, and the final scene of the movie has been cut. No matter -- the memorably violent story will leave fingerprints on your windpipe. (08/16/02) 
Pedicab Driver (1989) A bravura combination of action, comedy, drama, romance, thrills, and tragedy. Director Sammo Hung maintains a breathless pace yet allows room for the emotional core of the characters to burn a hole in the screen. Featuring excellent performances by Nina Li and Fennie Yuen, with good support provided by Max Mok, Lowell Lo, Suen Yuet, Mang Hoi, and the director, along with an abundance of well-used cameos by veteran players. It was a revelation to see this on the big screen; sadly it is not yet available on DVD. (07/30/02) 
The Private Eye Blues (1994) Jacky Cheung headlines as a Hong Kong private investigator hired to keep an eye on a teenage girl (Mavis Fan) visiting from the Mainland. Unbeknownst to him and his partner/cousin, the girl has special mental abilities and every bad guy on the island is after her. Jacky must deal with her crush, evade the bad guys, and try to reconcile with his wife (Kathy Chow) and young daughter. Much of the running time is played for laughs, while tender dramatics and bullet-riddled action jostle for attention. Written, edited, and directed by Eddie Fong Ling-Ching; stylishly photographed by Jingle Ma. The bare-bones Thunder Media DVD suffers from a below average transfer and poorly translated subtitles; the only audio option is a Mandarin dub. (08/20/02) Home | Upcoming | Reviews | In Cinemas | Links | Features | Editorials | Search |