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Anthony Leong

"Film is the literature of the Twentieth Century"

Agrees with the Tomatometer 66% of the time.

Biography:: In addition to being a licensed pharmacist and management consultant, Anthony Leong has been a part-time film critic since 1997. Many of his 750+ film reviews and articles have appeared in books, magazines, and entertainment portals all around the world, as well as on his own entertainment web site, MediaCircus.net. To see examples of his published work, visit his Sightings page (http://www.mediacircus.net/sightings.html). After watching his very first Korean film, "Shiri", Mr. Leong became hopelessly hooked and made a vow to write the very first guidebook to this new and exciting world cinema phenomenon, "Korean Cinema: The New Hong Kong", which is now available. For more information, please visit http://www.mediacircus.net/koreancinema.
Favorites:: Favorite Directors (in alphabetical order): Woody Allen, Luc Besson, James Cameron, Atom Egoyan, Juzo Itami, Krzysztof Kieslowski, Baz Luhrman, David Lynch, Sam Raimi, John Sayles, Oliver Stone, Takeshi Kitano, Wong Kar Wai, John Woo, Ronny Yu Favorite Films (in alphabetical order): Army of Darkness, Ashes of Time, A Better Tomorrow, The Brothers McMullen, Bullet in the Head, Chungking Express, Exotica, Clerks, Fallen Angels, Hard Boiled, The Killer, Strictly Ballroom, Tampopo, Three Colors Trilogy
Publications:: MediaCircus , Reel Site

Total Reviews:: 700
Total QuickRatings:: 3

Location:: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Rating	T-Meter	Title \| Year	Add Date
—	93%	Marvel's The Avengers (2012)	— MediaCircus Posted May 8, 2012
—	51%	Last Night (2011)	— MediaCircus Posted Apr 26, 2011
—	63%	Hot Tub Time Machine (2010)	— MediaCircus Posted Apr 12, 2011
—	——	UFOs: 1973 - Aliens, Abductions and Extraordinary Sightings! (2010)	— MediaCircus Posted Apr 4, 2011
—	——	Nae yeojachingureul sogae habnida (Windstruck) (2004)	— MediaCircus Posted May 14, 2005
—	81%	Oldboy (2005)	— MediaCircus Posted Aug 31, 2004
—	——	Marshal ()	— MediaCircus Posted Aug 28, 2004
—	69%	May (2003)	— MediaCircus Posted Aug 10, 2004
—	——	Babylon 5 - The Complete First Season (2002)	— MediaCircus Posted Aug 10, 2004
—	——	Once a Thief (John Woo's Once a Thief) (John Woo's Violent Tradition) (1996)	— MediaCircus Posted Feb 4, 2004
—	——	Gorgeous (Boh lee chun) (1999)	— MediaCircus Posted Nov 6, 2003
—	77%	The Hidden (1987)	— MediaCircus Posted Oct 28, 2003
3/5	——	Tube (2004)	" ... burdened with the unforgivable plot holes and contrivances of a brain-dead script, this roller-coaster ride is left idling on the tracks." — MediaCircus Posted Sep 4, 2003
—	68%	Hero (Accidental Hero) (1992)	— MediaCircus Posted Jul 22, 2003
4.5/5	——	Christmas in August (Palwolui Christmas) (2005)	" This is a singular romance in which no one actually says "I love you" or displays any other such overt signs of affection, yet the emotional undercurrent is no less stirring." — MediaCircus Posted Jul 22, 2003
4/5	——	Donggabnaegi gwawoehagi (My Tutor Friend) (2003)	" Get yourself educated with My Tutor Friend!" — MediaCircus Posted Jul 22, 2003
4/5	——	My Teacher, Mr. Kim ()	" ...manages to be a charismatic and inspiring tale where a man's self-interest is transformed into a selfless devotion to his students." — MediaCircus Posted Jul 22, 2003
4/5	57%	PTU (PTU - Police Tactical Unit) (2003)	" ...a crime-noir thriller that combines the plotting of Guy Ritchie and the 'end justifies the means' law enforcement mentality of Training Day, all wrapped up in a slick package with the distinctive Johnny To touch." — MediaCircus Posted Jul 22, 2003
4/5	——	Little Monk ()	" ... a recontextualization of Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot"" — MediaCircus Posted Jul 22, 2003
4/5	53%	Bangkok Dangerous (1999)	" ... the Pang's demonstrate a well-versed understanding of genre, a gift for creating striking visuals, and an appreciation for how a good soundtrack can shape the mood of a film." — MediaCircus Posted Jul 19, 2003
4/5	——	Classic ()	" It may not be quite The Classic it aspires to be, but it comes pretty close." — MediaCircus Posted Jul 15, 2003
2/5	——	Scent of Love ()	" ... if you are in search of a worthwhile film that takes romantic melodrama in new directions, you will be better off turning your nose up at Scent of Love." — MediaCircus Posted Jul 15, 2003
—	60%	Zong heng si hai (Once a Thief) (1991)	— MediaCircus Posted Jun 24, 2003
—	93%	A Better Tomorrow (2010)	— MediaCircus Posted Jun 12, 2003
2.5/5	——	Madeleine ()	" ...a hollow emulation of a romance with no heart or soul." — MediaCircus Posted Apr 22, 2003
3/5	41%	Zhou Yu's Train (2004)	" ... a slow ride to an unremarkable destination." — MediaCircus Posted Apr 22, 2003
3.5/5	80%	H (2002)	" ... fans of the serial killer genre may wish to look this up, as well as those moviegoers who don't mind style over substance." — MediaCircus Posted Mar 31, 2003
3.5/5	68%	All About Lily Chou-Chou (Riri Shushu no subete) (2002)	" ...confronts the destructive power of teen alienation in modern-day Japan head-on." — MediaCircus Posted Mar 28, 2003
3.5/5	——	My Old Sweetheart ()	" ...an affecting romantic melodrama that showcases the emerging talents of a then-unknown Shim Eun-ha" — MediaCircus Posted Mar 21, 2003
2/5	——	Black Mask 2: City of Masks (2001)	" ...unless you like watching bald overweight men in rubber suits beating each other senseless enhanced by CGI and wire work, Black Mask II: City of Masks should remain incognito." — MediaCircus Posted Mar 20, 2003
4/5	75%	Ping Pong (2002)	" The mysteries of life are answered in Ping Pong, an often surreal Japanese film that examines the interplay of friendship, loyalty, rivalry, and self-esteem in an arena measuring five feet by nine feet." — MediaCircus Posted Mar 7, 2003
4.5/5	——	YMCA Baseball Team ()	" ... a terrific little film that combines fact and fiction with equal intensity in an entertaining package." — MediaCircus Posted Mar 5, 2003
3.5/5	81%	So Close (2003)	" And though "So Close" suffers from a disposable story and throwaway characters, the film has the goods when it comes to the principal reason why you would want to watch it in the first place-- watching women kick **." — MediaCircus* Posted Mar 3, 2003
5/5	75%	The Way Home (Jibeuro) (2002)	" ...could easily be called the best Korean film of 2002." — MediaCircus Posted Mar 1, 2003
4/5	95%	Hero (2004)	" ...though the opulent visuals, wire-fu choreography, and all-star cast make "Hero" worth a look, the impact of these proceedings are somewhat muted by an emotionally ambiguous ending." — MediaCircus Posted Mar 1, 2003
3/5	——	Gamunui yeonggwang (Marrying the Mafia) (2002)	" Korea's answer to "Mickey Blue Eyes" and not much better" — MediaCircus Posted Feb 25, 2003
4.5/5	95%	Mou gaan dou (Infernal Affairs) (2002)	" ...a thoroughly enjoyable and tension-filled cat-and-mouse crime-thriller." — MediaCircus Posted Feb 18, 2003
4/5	81%	Take Care of My Cat (Goyangileul butaghae) (2002)	" ... a carefully orchestrated character study that illuminates the insecurities and challenges of South Korea's marginalized youth." — MediaCircus Posted Jan 19, 2003
4/5	——	WaSanGo (Volcano High) (2001)	" Harry Potter... directed by the Wachowski brothers... with a smidgeon of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon thrown in..." — MediaCircus Posted Jan 19, 2003
4.5/5	79%	Punch-Drunk Love (2002)	" ... no film eloquently expresses true love with one million air miles better than this one." — MediaCircus Posted Oct 20, 2002
4/5	71%	The Ring (2002)	" ... a polished supernatural mystery, making for a truly infectious horror film." — MediaCircus Posted Oct 19, 2002
4/5	68%	Red Dragon (2002)	" In addition to turning in a solid prequel to The Silence of Lambs, Ratner also makes a serial killer chiller that is superior to the disappointing and anti-climactic Hannibal." — MediaCircus Posted Oct 7, 2002
3.5/5	22%	The Tuxedo (2002)	" Though the martial arts sequences may be a bit tame compared to Chan's more memorable films while the plot could have used some more tinkering, the film's sense of goofy, escapist fun makes The Tuxedo a pleasing timewaster." — MediaCircus Posted Sep 28, 2002
2/5	0%	Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever (2002)	" Who would have thought car chases, explosions, martial arts, and shoot-outs could be so boring?" — MediaCircus Posted Sep 23, 2002
4/5	——	9/11 (2002)	" ... a testament to the unrelenting horror and selfless heroics that marked America's darkest day." — MediaCircus Posted Sep 16, 2002
4/5	64%	Gin gwai (The Eye) (2002)	" The Eye is one 'scary movie' that lives up to its promise..." — MediaCircus Posted Sep 6, 2002
4.5/5	76%	My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)	" With its well-rounded mix of romance, comedy, and universal truths, this is one ceremony you'll want to RSVP for... and soon." — MediaCircus Posted Sep 4, 2002
—	77%	Changing Lanes (2002)	— MediaCircus Posted Sep 3, 2002
3.5/5	74%	Signs (2002)	" Though it lacks the brilliance of "The Sixth Sense", it still manages to be a passable piece of summertime entertainment." — MediaCircus Posted Aug 28, 2002

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