Posted on June 1, 2020 by gooberzilla
Hold onto your blood, because The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires is the Greatest Movie EVER!
Click on the Bluray cover or the title above to download our review of the film, featuring Oli “InvidNinja92” Bulmer.
Review in a Nutshell: An ambitious production troubled by a clash of directorial styles and studio difficulties, the Hammer Films / Shaw Brothers co-production that pits martial heroes against Dracula and his hordes of jiangshi servants is not quite the chocolate / peanut butter combination you would expect from a film that mixes Gothic horror with kung fu action.
Filed under: Fantasy, Greatest Movie EVER, Horror, Kung Fu, Vampires | Tagged: Chang Cheh, David Chiang, Hammer Films, John Forbes-Robertson, Julie Ege, Martial Arts Movies, Peter Cushing, Robin Stewart, Roy Ward Baker, Shaw Brothers, Vampires | 1 Comment »
Posted on February 26, 2018 by gooberzilla
The month of Valentine’s Day wouldn’t be complete without a little romance, and what’s more romantic than the 2016 Japanese / Taiwanese wuxia puppet theater co-production, Thunderbolt Fantasy? CLICK HERE or on the image above to download our review of the series, in which we explore whether a live-action puppet show can be more anime than anime.
Filed under: Fantasy, Greatest Movie EVER, Kung Fu, Ninjas, Zombies | Tagged: Co-productions, Gen Urobuchi, Good Smile Company, Japan, Nitroplus, Pili International Multimedia, Puppets, Taiwan, Thunderbolt Fantasy, Wuxia | 2 Comments »
Posted on April 23, 2017 by gooberzilla
Break out the gopher-chucks, because Kung Pow! Enter the Fist is the Greatest Movie EVER!
Click on the movie poster or the title above to download our review of the film, featuring Sean “Hollywood” Hunting.
Review in a Nutshell: One part straightforward kung fu revenge flick, sixteen parts pure absurdity, Kung Pow! Enter the Fist is what happens when you give Steve Oedekerk free rein to work his patented nuttiness on a martial arts movie spoof. It’s an acquired taste, to be sure. Wee oo wee oo.
Filed under: Comedy, Greatest Movie EVER, Kung Fu | Tagged: Comedy, Jimmy Wang Yu, Kung Fu Movies, Parody, Savage Killers, Spoof, Steve Oedekerk, Tiger and Crane Fist | 1 Comment »
Posted on February 19, 2017 by gooberzilla
Brush up on your 1930’s international politics, because Fist of Legend is the Greatest Movie EVER!.
Click on the title or the DVD cover above to download our review of the film, featuring Sean “Hollywood” Hunting.
Review in a Nutshell: A re-telling of the classic Bruce Lee martial arts revenge film, Fist of Fury, director Gordon Chan and actor Jet Li bring a surprisingly humanistic portrayal to the character of Chen Zhen, a student who defends the honor of Chinese kung fu in the face of foreign aggression. The fight choreography by Yuen Woo-Ping is top notch.
Filed under: Drama, Greatest Movie EVER, Kung Fu | Tagged: Billy Chau, Gordon Chan, Jet Li, Kung Fu Movies, Martial Arts Movies, Shanghai, Shinobu Nakayama, Yasuaki Kurata, Yuen Woo-Ping | 3 Comments »
Posted on January 8, 2017 by gooberzilla
You can’t learn Snake Fist without breaking some eggs, and Snake in the Eagle’s Shadow is the Greatest Movie EVER!
Click on the DVD cover or the title above to download our review of the film, featuring Sean “Hollywood” Hunting.
Review in a Nutshell: Featuring Yuen Woo-ping’s directorial debut, Jackie Chan’s first big break-out performance, and the creation of Simon Yuen’s legendary “Sam Seed / Beggar So” character, Snake in the Eagle’s Shadow is an important and entertaining martial arts film.
Filed under: Greatest Movie EVER, Kung Fu | Tagged: Hwang Jang Lee, Jackie Chan, Kung Fu Movies, Martial Arts Movies, Seasonal Film Corporation, Yuen Siu Tien, Yuen Woo-Ping | 3 Comments »
Posted on November 20, 2016 by gooberzilla
Hold onto your guitars, because Miami Connection is the Greatest Movie EVER!
Click on the movie poster or the title above to download our review of the film, featuring M.O.M., the Mistress of Malapropisms.
Review in a Nutshell: A passion project made by film-makers whose reach far exceeded their grasp, Miami Connection is an earnest and enthusiastic entry in the excesses of Eighties independent film. What other movie features drug-dealing, motorcycle-riding ninjas squaring off against a tae kwon do rock band?
Filed under: Drama, Greatest Movie EVER, Kung Fu, Ninjas | Tagged: Miami Connection, Ninjas, Orlando, Richard Park, Tae Kwon Do, Y.K. Kim | Leave a comment »
Posted on October 9, 2016 by gooberzilla
The October entry of GME! Anime Fun Time isn’t exactly spook-tacular: Tom, Sean Forster, Dawn, and I look back on the early days of our fandom with a title that used to be terribly important to all of us: Ranma 1/2. Topics of discussion include Rumiko Takahashi’s other works, how our tastes have changed over the years, and how Hayao Miyazaki created the universe (not really). Is Ranma 1/2 a classic, or something that is better left to the past? CLICK HERE or on the Bluray cover above to download our review and find out.
Filed under: Animation, Comedy, Kung Fu | Tagged: Martial Arts, Ranma 1/2, Rumiko Takahashi, Sex Comedy, studio deen | 3 Comments »
Posted on August 28, 2016 by gooberzilla
Hold on to your guitar picks, because Six-String Samurai is the Greatest Movie EVER?
Click on the DVD cover or the title above to download our review of the film, featuring Sean “Hollywood” Hunting.
Review in a Nutshell: An independent film with strong production design, a great concept, and a killer soundtrack, Six-String Samurai suffers from questionable comic timing and an inconsistent tone. It’s not as entertaining as I want it to be, although Sean enjoyed it more on a second viewing.
Filed under: Comedy, Fantasy, Greatest Movie EVER, Kung Fu | Tagged: Jeffrey Falcon, Lance Mungia, Music, Post-Apocalyptic Films, Rockabilly, The Red Elvises | 1 Comment »
Posted on July 17, 2016 by gooberzilla
Practice your secret techniques of Japanese rope-bondage, because Five Element Ninjas is the Greatest Movie EVER!
Click on the DVD cover or the title above to download our review of the film, featuring M.O.M., the Mistress of Malapropisms.
Review in a Nutshell: Combining Chang Cheh’s trademark melodrama with superior athletic skills and hilarious gimmickery, Five Element Ninjas represents the Shaw Brothers at the height of their game as producers of top-quality kung fu films.
Filed under: Greatest Movie EVER, Kung Fu, Ninjas | Tagged: Chang Cheh, Hong Kong, Kung Fu Movies, Martial Arts Movies, Ninja, Shaw Brothers | 8 Comments »
Posted on April 24, 2016 by gooberzilla
Get ready for improbable multiple weapon use, because The Legend 1 & 2 are both the Greatest Movie EVER!
Click on the DVD cover or the title above to download our reviews of the films, featuring Sean “Hollywood” Hunting.
Review in a Nutshell: Despite some misleading American packaging, The Legend 1 & 2 (aka Fong Sai-Yuk 1 & 2, aka The Legend of Fong Sai-Yuk 1 & 2) are a fun mix of comedy, drama, and martial arts mayhem from the earlier 90’s. While it’s nice to see Jet Li in a comedic leading role, Josephine Siao ends up stealing the show as Fong Sai-yuk’s irascible kung fu wielding mother.
FINAL THOUGHT:
Jet Li does indeed have a lovely smile.
Filed under: Comedy, Drama, Greatest Movie EVER, Kung Fu | Tagged: corey yuen, fong sai-yuk, Hong Kong, Jet Li, josephine siao, Kung Fu, Martial Arts Movies | 7 Comments »
