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Zeno Clash Ultimate Edition for Xbox 360 ReviewedEnter a new world of spectacular aesthetics and a flavor all its own. -
Aqua for Xbox 360 ReviewedA nice thumb shooter that comes out of nowhere and pulls off a nice experience despite some clear limitations. -
The Hurt Locker Film ReviewWhat could have been a spectacular insight into the Iraq War gets knocked down a few notches by strange choices and an unfinished feel that shortchange all the hard work and good acting that otherwise went into this project.
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Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood for Xbox 360If story alone could make a game great, this would be a classic. But we're not in Hollywood, this is a video game, and the game parts aren't exactly frontier hot.
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Terminator Salvation ReviewThere's no time paradox in extra baggage for a series that, for the last quarter century, has been begging for a chance to have more of its voice heard. Salvation is not that voice.
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Review of Henry Bean's NoiseNoise is the not-so-silent killer, as anyone living adjacent to other people can tell you these days. This movie tries to take it on, and while it does much good, it leaves us wanting more.
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Star Trek Movie Review - Not Much of a Final FrontierJ.J Abrams was our hero after the first couple of Lost seasons and certainly post Cloverfield, but after this one he's more like a spacefaring villain. Ready the photon torpedoes.
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Resident Evil 5 ReviewThe Easy Gamer finds passion where he least expected it - a Resident Evil release. Once the realm of difficulty personified, this one isn't merely a beautiful game with a good story, it's also immensely fun. -
Max Payne Does Home Video - a ReviewOnce a game, then a cult classic, now a decent action flick with some mood and snow, but none of the sheer magic its progenitor had so much of.
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James Clavell's Noble House Reviewed!Finally on DVD, one of the definitive Hong Kong stories of all time makes a mini series appearance and by all counts isn't half bad.
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Forbidden Kingdom Film ReviewCliche or homage? You decide. You'll have a pleasant, but certainly not spectacular, time either way. -
Three Kingdoms: Ressurection of the Dragon Film ReviewAnother big historic piece that's short on epic even while very big on star power. The result? Could have been much more memorable.
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Fatal Move Starring Sammo Hung and Simon Yam: A ReviewSeveral HK stars lend credence to this violent crime-action number, resulting in a capable, if not spectacular, product.
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Exodus Film ReviewSimon Yam returns to do another cop role, only this time it's a really interesting one you should make time to watch.
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Cloverfield Film ReviewGo get moved today -by the movie you'd least expect ot move you. Cloverfield should be a faith restorer for all those looking to love quality storytelling at its most compelling.
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I Am Legend Film ReviewThis could have been great, but simple, obvious flaws make it average. That's the sadness of it, not the apocalyptic vision.
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In Love with the Dead Film ReviewToo late for Halloween but still a solid, quirky release from Danny Pang.
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Movie Review: Narak 19Gillian Chung stars in a creep-fest with no creeps as we're subjected to more CGI-heavy pseudo horror from Hong Kong. It's like we're trapped in 2002 forever. Muhahahaha.
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Invisible Target Makes for a Good Hong Kong SummerAwesome action straight from the textbooks provides the most fun Hong Kong cinema in some time.
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New Hong Kong Release Whispers and Moans ReviewedA look at prositution that's free of stereotypes and, perhaps unfortunately,skin.
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Susie Au's Ming Ming - a Film ReviewSusie Au has become noted for directing commercials and music videos. Did those skills prove useful in feature film direction? At least in the end they didn't hurt.
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Spider Lillies Film ReviewWe'd like to say this is a serious attempt to add to the GLB movie scene, but it simply isn't.
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Danny Boyle's Sunshine Film ReviewAt long last a decent science fiction movie to talk about! -
Def Jam Icon Game ReviewSurprising in its excution and insight, the latest Def Jam fighting number lands a decisive punch. -
Twins Mission Film ReviewHong Kong's iconic Twins herald another uninspired action number, proving they should stick to working on building their dramatic repertoire instead.
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Eternal Summer Film ReviewAlternative lifestyles and unrequited love simply don't get the play they deserve in a somewhat dissapointing indie release.
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Asia Game Show 2006 Event Report: A Sad State of Gaming AffairsSony manages to monopolize a Hong Kong gaming event that could have been fun but results in anything but a show of strength. -
A Hong Kong ChristmasA few colorful and light-hearted attractions in time for the holiday.
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After This Our Exile Film ReviewEmotive drama with real life issues but not quite the impact of a true masterpiece.
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A Battle of Wits Film ReviewSpectacular anti war movie as Hero meets Platoon and Full Metal Jacket.
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The Diary Film ReviewPang Bros finally strike back with something really worth watching.
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DOA: A Mortal Kombat Knock-off?Not bad on its own, but just that for gaming loyalists.
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The Banquet: Great Martial Arts FilmThe best martial arts release this side of a crumbling ancient empire!
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On the Edge: One of the Best Crime and Redemption Movies in Latter TimesAmong the best crime and redemption movies in latter times, On the Edge proves there's life to the genre yet.
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Prey - Quality Action And Science Fiction GameOne of the best action and science fiction experiences to come this way in aeons. -
Dog Bite Dog: Noir Crime Tale Includes A Bit of GoreNoir crime story with a splash or two of gore and talent enlivens HK nocturnal genre.
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China: Friend or Foe: Book ReviewExtremely inconclusive and incomplete look at an oft-observed topic, and an uninspiring read on top of it all. -
Dragon Tiger: Martial Arts Film Slightly DisappointingBrand new action and martial arts do not guarantee that good old kicking feeling in a moderately disappointing summer release.
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Rogue Trooper Game ReviewA fun shooter afflicted with dreary visuals and a too-basic desgin, Rogue Trooper misses yet one more chance at making its subject matter world class. -
Re-Cycle: Another Pang Brothers Horror Would-be HitAnother Pang Bros horror would-be hit, this time a looker but not much more.
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The Omen Film ReviewA portent of good things to come in a remake spelling success.
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Movement of Heart, Art and Body: Nick Cave and His SoundsuitsChicago artist Nick Cave delivers some of the most impressive, but equally modest, new experimental material currently doing the rounds, combining dance and constume design you have yet to quite see.
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Driving in Beijing, ChinaGetting into a car in mainland China circa the 2001 heyday was exciting and not nearly as bad as some would have you believe. A memoir detailing the process.
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Felix Chong and Alan Mak's Moonlight in Tokyo, Film ReviewHeartfelt drama/comedy packing a surprising punch against the odds.
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Director Wilson Yip's SPL, aka Saat Po Lang, Film Review: Kill the Bent WolfImpressive crime actioner enlivens torpid scene
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Curse of Lola : Suspense Thriller Directed by Li HongUnexpected suspense thriller comes up with the goods.
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Tsui Hark's Martial Arts Film Seven Swords: Big Budget, High ProfileBig budget, high profile and from an acclaimed martial arts powerhouse of a director, but still a real stinker.
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An Incovenient Truth - Film ReviewAl Gore addresses global warming in a pleasant format that leaves something to desire on the political-neutrality front.
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Movie Review: HG Wells' War of the Worlds: We're Safe!Who'd want to invade a planet producing movies like this?
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X Men 3: Last Stand: Superheroes Get Ready to Call it a DaySeries comes to a possible close on a moderately pleasant note.
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Film Review of Peter Hyams' A Sound of Thunder Starring Edward Burns and Ben KingsleResounding disaster flashes a system failure among Hollywood's finest
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Film Review of Wong Kar Wai's 2046: Mix of Futuristic Nostalgia and Surrealism Works WellFuturistic nostalgia tinged with surrealism works quite well
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Road Tripping in Mainland ChinaA few days spent driving around China reveal that the fun of the opne road persists no matter the locale. -
Film Review - CocktailHong Kong Coctail serves a mix short on thrills and spills
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Review: 49 DaysFilm review of 2006 Hong Kong horror film
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The Promise: Chen Kaige's Big Budget Export Implodes on Contact With Silver ScreenBig budget export implodes on contact with silver screen. Apparently "promise us it won't be so" doesn't cut it anymore.
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Poseidon: A Flotilla of Action and DisasterFlotilla of action and superfast disasters that goes by like the tide.
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The Da Vinci Code: Coded for the Sleepy MassesCoded for the Sleepy Masses
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Beijing's Largest Mall in the Land Still Small on FunThe biggest mall in Beijing offers mostly let-downs and predictables