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Rating Title | Year Quote Author
93%

Marvel's The Avengers (2012)

Anthony Leong

51%

Last Night (2011)

Anthony Leong

63%

Hot Tub Time Machine (2010)

Anthony Leong

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UFOs: 1973 - Aliens, Abductions and Extraordinary Sightings! (2010)

Anthony Leong

——

Nae yeojachingureul sogae habnida (Windstruck) (2004)

Anthony Leong

81%

Oldboy (2005)

Anthony Leong

——

Marshal ()

Anthony Leong

69%

May (2003)

Anthony Leong

——

Babylon 5 - The Complete First Season (2002)

Anthony Leong

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Once a Thief (John Woo's Once a Thief) (John Woo's Violent Tradition) (1996)

Anthony Leong

——

Gorgeous (Boh lee chun) (1999)

Anthony Leong

77%

The Hidden (1987)

Anthony Leong

——

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."

Anthony Leong

68%

Hero (Accidental Hero) (1992)

Anthony Leong

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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."

Anthony Leong

——

Donggabnaegi gwawoehagi (My Tutor Friend) (2003)

"Get yourself educated with My Tutor Friend!"

Anthony Leong

——

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."

Anthony Leong

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."

Anthony Leong

——

Little Monk ()

"... a recontextualization of Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot""

Anthony Leong

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."

Anthony Leong

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Classic ()

"It may not be quite The Classic it aspires to be, but it comes pretty close."

Anthony Leong

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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."

Anthony Leong

60%

Zong heng si hai (Once a Thief) (1991)

Anthony Leong

93%

A Better Tomorrow (2010)

Anthony Leong

——

Madeleine ()

"...a hollow emulation of a romance with no heart or soul."

Anthony Leong

41%

Zhou Yu's Train (2004)

"... a slow ride to an unremarkable destination."

Anthony Leong

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."

Anthony Leong

68%

All About Lily Chou-Chou (Riri Shushu no subete) (2002)

"...confronts the destructive power of teen alienation in modern-day Japan head-on."

Anthony Leong

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My Old Sweetheart ()

"...an affecting romantic melodrama that showcases the emerging talents of a then-unknown Shim Eun-ha"

Anthony Leong

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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."

Anthony Leong

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."

Anthony Leong

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YMCA Baseball Team ()

"... a terrific little film that combines fact and fiction with equal intensity in an entertaining package."

Anthony Leong

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 ***."

Anthony Leong

75%

The Way Home (Jibeuro) (2002)

"...could easily be called the best Korean film of 2002."

Anthony Leong

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."

Anthony Leong

——

Gamunui yeonggwang (Marrying the Mafia) (2002)

"Korea's answer to "Mickey Blue Eyes" and not much better"

Anthony Leong

95%

Mou gaan dou (Infernal Affairs) (2002)

"...a thoroughly enjoyable and tension-filled cat-and-mouse crime-thriller."

Anthony Leong

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."

Anthony Leong

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WaSanGo (Volcano High) (2001)

"Harry Potter... directed by the Wachowski brothers... with a smidgeon of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon thrown in..."

Anthony Leong

79%

Punch-Drunk Love (2002)

"... no film eloquently expresses true love with one million air miles better than this one."

Anthony Leong

71%

The Ring (2002)

"... a polished supernatural mystery, making for a truly infectious horror film."

Anthony Leong

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."

Anthony Leong

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."

Anthony Leong

0%

Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever (2002)

"Who would have thought car chases, explosions, martial arts, and shoot-outs could be so boring?"

Anthony Leong

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9/11 (2002)

"... a testament to the unrelenting horror and selfless heroics that marked America's darkest day."

Anthony Leong

64%

Gin gwai (The Eye) (2002)

"The Eye is one 'scary movie' that lives up to its promise..."

Anthony Leong

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."

Anthony Leong

77%

Changing Lanes (2002)

Anthony Leong

74%

Signs (2002)

"Though it lacks the brilliance of "The Sixth Sense", it still manages to be a passable piece of summertime entertainment."

Anthony Leong

43%

Wasabi (2001)

"... a fun little timewaster, helped especially by the cool presence of Jean Reno."

Anthony Leong

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