4 days ago
yanxiongrong said:
A sample of some of my favorite movies.In no particular order.
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The Tale of Zatoichi
Watch 'The Tale of Zatoichi' online.The first in the long-running series chronicling the adventures of a blind samurai who fights on the side of justice.Like this in this list? 1 up0 down -
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The Legend of Drunken Master
A man uses a form of drunken martial arts to battle gangsters, but his father does not approve of him drinking or fighting. Comedy adventure sequel, with Jackie Chan and Lung TiLike this in this list? 1 up0 down -
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Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior
A young man sets out on an epic journey to retrieve part of a sacred statue stolen from his rural village. But the big city proves more perilous than he anticipated. Martial arts adventure, starring Tony JaaLike this in this list? 1 up0 down -
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Chocolate
Sin, once a Thai mafia gang member now suffers from leukaemia and is in need of treatment. In order to raise money for treatment Sin sends her daughter Zen to collect old debts from underworld contacts. Zen copies moves of action heroes to defend herself and fight those who stand in her way.Like this in this list? 1 up0 down -
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Once Upon a Time in China
Historical action thriller based on the life of a Chinese martial artist who joined forces with the British to battle against his countrymen in 1875. Jet Li, Yuen Biao and Jacky Cheung starLike this in this list? 1 up0 down -
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Dragon Tiger Gate
Watch 'Dragon Tiger Gate' online.Separated during childhood, two brothers must unite to defeat a masked villain.Like this in this list? 1 up0 down -
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Hard-Boiled
Watch 'Hard-Boiled' on DVD.A Hong Kong police inspector engages in a personal vendetta to avenge his partner's death. Thriller, starring Chow Yun-Fat, Tony Leung, Teresa Mo and Philip Chan. In Cantonese and EnglishLike this in this list? 1 up0 down -
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
A chosen hobbit and his loyal friends join a wizard, humans, a dwarf and an elf on a quest to destroy a powerful ring and defeat an evil lord. Based on a book by J.R.R. Tolkien.Like this in this list? 10 up0 down -
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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
A blacksmith's courageous apprentice vows to rescue the girl he loves when she's kidnapped by nefarious pirates. However, he's forced to team up with a disreputable mercenary to save the day, leading to all manner of excitement as they close in on their quarry. Swashbuckling adventure set on the high seas and based on the Disney theme park ride. Johnny Depp steals the show with a hilarious performance as a scurvy pirate, apparently using Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards as inspiration, while the more reserved duo Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley add a dashing edge to procedures. Geoffrey Rush, Jack Davenport and Jonathan Pryce also star.Like this in this list? 1 up0 down
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