tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post848520280656660082..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: Hong Kong Film Awards: Bodyguards, Assassins, BishonenNATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-35085376792709025182010-06-09T04:35:01.582-04:002010-06-09T04:35:01.582-04:00Blog is really informative and entertaining same t...Blog is really informative and entertaining same time. I appreciate the efforts made by you.Crowd controlhttp://www.u-nomesecurity.com.au/training/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-7768647634799267932010-04-20T23:04:29.718-04:002010-04-20T23:04:29.718-04:00In addition, I think the trailer below captures th...In addition, I think the trailer below captures the mood of Bodyguards and Assassins better, since surprisingly the character developments and dialogue are much stronger elements in the film than those gun battles and actions.<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn6V_-piZDs<br /><br />It would become a new classic if the later half of the film stays the quality of the first half.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10571098963489199704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-47508623434635555612010-04-20T22:50:12.351-04:002010-04-20T22:50:12.351-04:00Bodyguards and Assassins is the weakest "Best...Bodyguards and Assassins is the weakest "Best Picture" from the HK Film Award in the past ten years.<br /><br />"KJ" and "Echoes of the Rainbow" are much better, what a pity the award show only honors big-budget action blockbusters with support from China.<br /><br />My recommendation is, avoid the bodyguards and assassins. KJ is revolutionary and redefines what a decent documentary should be. Echoes of the Rainbow is true to emotions and help understand the old Hong Kong society and culture.<br /><br />I also feel dying to see Wai Ying-Hung's performance in At the End of Daybreak. Seems really powerful. She is an adoring actress that deserves her honor.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10571098963489199704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-36636906480474863572010-04-20T20:07:48.335-04:002010-04-20T20:07:48.335-04:00I saw Monga with my family few months back. Artist...I saw Monga with my family few months back. Artistically it's just your usual teen angst/gangster pic, but it was entertaining no less. Great performances from the leading boys. Pretty sure it'll dominate the Golden Horse come awards time.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03225870247610701890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-33606676378815725542010-04-20T09:31:19.025-04:002010-04-20T09:31:19.025-04:00I'm a fan of the Hong Kong Film Awards as an e...I'm a fan of the Hong Kong Film Awards as an entity. They routinely nominate genre films and really bold performances for awards. I'm specifically thinking of how much they love the nightmarish films by the Pang Brothers, but there are other examples, obviously. I will say if I saw those posters in my local movie theater, I would be interested in seeing Bodyguards and Assassins.OtherRoberthttp://sketchydetails.tknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-61157297784365573702010-04-20T02:09:57.719-04:002010-04-20T02:09:57.719-04:00While 'Bodyguards & Assassins' nailed ...While 'Bodyguards & Assassins' nailed most of it technical merits (Especially art direction), its clunky script suffers the same problem most historical action epics do from HK in that it's very spotty and filled with empty manipulative emotions- especially from its feeble attempt at political commentary. <br /><br />As for performance, I much prefer Wang Po-Chieh's portrayal of a revolutionary than Nicholas Tse's hallow one-note performance. Either way, the dynamic between those two characters was the most interesting thing about the flick. Then again, I've always been a sucker for the entire "brothers from another mother" friendship thing in films.<br /><br />After watching this last winter, it just made me ache for that sequel (prequel?) of 'Ip Man' even more.Peter Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08703260082728889704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-26351180191735846212010-04-20T01:53:35.743-04:002010-04-20T01:53:35.743-04:00I though Bodyguards and Assassins was entertaining...I though <i>Bodyguards and Assassins</i> was entertaining enough, but far from best picture worthy. <i>Echoes of the Rainbow</i> was much stronger in my mind, as was <i>KJ</i>. <br /><br />Chang Chen and Shu Qi looked amazing! I love him (can't wait to see him in <i>The Grand Master</i>), and I've always had a soft spot for her.<br /><br />My last asian movie was <i>Confucius</i>. I found it boring and uninspired, except for Zhou Xun in a supporting role (talk about scene stealing!) And oh, I watched <i>Happy Together</i> last night for about the millionth time...Rebeckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05703509241239634616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-61857574320921024162010-04-19T18:09:39.768-04:002010-04-19T18:09:39.768-04:00I liked "Bodyguards and Assassins" a lot...I liked "Bodyguards and Assassins" a lot, especially for its terrific ensemble cast. But the best Hong Kong film last year is far and away the documentary "KJ: Music and Life", follow by "Echoes of the Rainbow", which failed to get best pic and director noms only because it was a last mins entry before qualification deadline.<br /><br />You will love "Monga" for the same reason you love "Red Cliff"... But it's not a strong film by any means. <br /><br />For actressexuals: Wai Ying-Hung is amazing in "At the End of Daybreak", so is Zhang Jingchu in "Night and Fog". They both rise above and beyond from their films.joynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-19614631446406248552010-04-19T18:07:40.669-04:002010-04-19T18:07:40.669-04:00So...whatever happened to that Best Actress Psychi...So...whatever happened to that Best Actress Psychic contest?Robert Hamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16541236953808315151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-51092372330996376082010-04-19T17:56:58.902-04:002010-04-19T17:56:58.902-04:00IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE. First Wong Kar Wai movie and...IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE. First Wong Kar Wai movie and I think about it at least once a week.Stellanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-44964082908752330212010-04-19T17:25:24.648-04:002010-04-19T17:25:24.648-04:00my last asian film was indian blockuster WANTED, s...my last asian film was indian blockuster WANTED, starring bollywood machoman Salman Khan. not a masterpiece and not a subtle thriller, but still a nice and quite entertaining film<br /><br />mirko s.<br /><br />ps: I love Shu Qi too...I wonder why she has never worked with Wong Kar-wai, so far!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-7685728246175930612010-04-19T16:28:15.702-04:002010-04-19T16:28:15.702-04:00Major crush on Qui Shi. If anyone here's seen ...Major crush on Qui Shi. If anyone here's seen "Three Times" or "Millennium Mambo" they'll no doubt sympathize.Lev Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16542033801347163270noreply@blogger.com