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'The Raid', 'Oldboy'... The Asian cinema thread!

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  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    I believe I saw a trailer for 'The Suspect' many months back and also added it to my To Watch list, so that's another one I'll need to get around to eventually.

    Also, I'm getting a slightly comedic vibe from 'Big Match.'
  • DaltonCraig007DaltonCraig007 They say, "Evil prevails when good men fail to act." What they ought to say is, "Evil prevails."
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    Creasy47 wrote: »
    Also, I'm getting a slightly comedic vibe from 'Big Match.'

    'Big Match' is an action/comedy film, but the amount of action won't let you down, it's one chase/fight scene after the other. Think of it as 'Gamer' (the Gerard Butler film), but with a large dose of badass korean action.
  • ggl007ggl007 www.archivo007.com Spain, España
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    I really like Tony Jaa and I can't understand why he is not a star in the West already. Have you seen SPL2?

  • DaltonCraig007DaltonCraig007 They say, "Evil prevails when good men fail to act." What they ought to say is, "Evil prevails."
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    @doubleoego and @Creasy47

    This sunday will be a slow day, so I'm thinking that some asian badassery might be in order. But what? 'Man From Nowhere' paired with 'I Saw The Devil'? Or 'Bittersweet Life'? 'Oldboy' and 'The Chaser'? 'A Company Man' and 'The Good, the Bad, and the Weird'?

    Can you guys pick 2 films for me?
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    A really great pairing that I enjoy (you've listed both films, just not paired together) is a back-to-back serial killer marathon of 'I Saw The Devil' and 'The Chaser.'
  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
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    Call me old school, but Lee, Chan, Hung, Yen, Yeoh.... THAT's cool IMHO. Tony Jaa is amazing, but his films are only okay. The CGI is intrusive in a lot of these, and mostly belongs in the superhero genre. Simplicity is a lost art in the age of 'Man Of Steel' CGI.....
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    Tony Jaa has an amazing film in 'The Protector.' A solid five or six minute uncut sequence of him kicking everyone's ass, some brutal elbows to the head, what more could you want? Chan hit it out of the park in almost every film, and each has countless rewatchability for me.
  • DaltonCraig007DaltonCraig007 They say, "Evil prevails when good men fail to act." What they ought to say is, "Evil prevails."
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    @Creasy47 and @doubleoego Sometimes I really hate those damn asian directors, as they are so damn good they turn into ridicule some of the very best action scenes that Hollywood has to offer.

    I mean, these are f*cking brillant:






    And then, you have this:



    (fight at 3:00 mark)














    How can you compete when asian directors can do stuff like this in their sleep?
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    The hit in the nightclub in 'Collateral' has always been one of my favorites. Cruise is beyond cool, calculated, and deadly in that. The way he starts the double tap on his target, just to reload and put another round in his head is rich.
  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
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    @DaltonCraig007 you've given me some serious homework to do.
  • DaltonCraig007DaltonCraig007 They say, "Evil prevails when good men fail to act." What they ought to say is, "Evil prevails."
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    @doubleoego and @Creasy47

    Sorry for french dubbing, but go to 00:52 of that video
    http://www.allocine.fr/video/player_gen_cmedia=19548692&cfilm=223546.html

    What the f*ck. These guys have no problem having a 16 years old character (played by a 15 years old actor) empty a magazine clip in the stomach of another person. And that's just 1 of about 20 guys he shoots, strangles, stabs, etc in the rest of the film.

    This video showcases more of his skills (different trailer than I posted yesterday).
  • DaltonCraig007DaltonCraig007 They say, "Evil prevails when good men fail to act." What they ought to say is, "Evil prevails."
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    @doubleoego and @Creasy47




















  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
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    I'm going to need a new hard drive lol.
  • DaltonCraig007DaltonCraig007 They say, "Evil prevails when good men fail to act." What they ought to say is, "Evil prevails."
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    One last video for this weekend for @Creasy47 and @doubleoego


  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    That sniper apartment sequence from 'No Tears For The Dead' is exactly what got me to check it out. His diving knee to the face against that one guy is excellent.
  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
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    That Oldboy fight was simply astonishing. Wow.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    chrisisall wrote: »
    That Oldboy fight was simply astonishing. Wow.

    Hopefully you first saw it attached to the film and not out of context. Makes it that much better.
  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
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    Creasy47 wrote: »
    chrisisall wrote: »
    That Oldboy fight was simply astonishing. Wow.

    Hopefully you first saw it attached to the film and not out of context. Makes it that much better.

    Our of context. Still impressive beyond belief. No cuts. It must have been a full week to shoot that with rehearsals & re-takes. I spotted one (JUST ONE) late reaction to a punch, and it wasn't bad at all.
  • DaltonCraig007DaltonCraig007 They say, "Evil prevails when good men fail to act." What they ought to say is, "Evil prevails."
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    @chrisisall if you decide to watch the film, be careful not to watch the rubbish american remake by mistake. ;)
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    If you're ever going to watch the movie, @chrisisall, do yourself a huge favor and watch the original. Please don't bother with the remake.

    Typed ALL of that, then looked up and noted what @DaltonCraig007 said. Beat me to it. :D
  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
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    Don't worry guys, I always go to the originals!
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    Can I assume some of you are fans of John Woo's HK work? Just re-watched 'Hard Boiled' for the umpteenth time, action insanity at its finest.
  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
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    Creasy47 wrote: »
    Can I assume some of you are fans of John Woo's HK work? Just re-watched 'Hard Boiled' for the umpteenth time, action insanity at its finest.
    I've seen Hard Boiled many years ago, good flick, Chow Yun is great in it, but guns are just not my thing.

  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
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    Yeah John Woo was the master of bullet porn. I recently rewatched the killer and a better tomorrow...puts a huge smile on my face.
  • DaltonCraig007DaltonCraig007 They say, "Evil prevails when good men fail to act." What they ought to say is, "Evil prevails."
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    Oh shittt!!!

    @doubleoego, @Creasy47

    One of the most promising directors in recent years is back for his 3rd film! 8 years after 'The Chaser' and 6 years after 'The Yellow Sea', here is 'The Wailing':



    I didn't understand a word because there's no subtitles in this trailer, but holy shit does it look good!!
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    That looks fantastic, getting some intense, creepy vibes from that trailer, with no idea what to expect but something ominous and exciting.
  • DaltonCraig007DaltonCraig007 They say, "Evil prevails when good men fail to act." What they ought to say is, "Evil prevails."
    edited May 2016 Posts: 15,718
    @Creasy47 @doubleoego

    Lee Byung-Hun joins South Korean crime/thriller film 'Master'. His recent crime/action film 'Inside Men' should hit the Blu Ray shelves soon.

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  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    If Lee Byung-Hun is in it, I'll watch it.
  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
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    There's nothing to consider I'll be watching it. I love me some Lee Byung-Hun.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    That shot of him, that's during his stealthy house assault in 'I Saw The Devil,' isn't it? One of my favorite scenes in the movie.
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