Showing posts with label mandarin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mandarin. Show all posts

Saturday, April 12, 2014

A Touch of Sin

This Chinese drama is long & a bit plodding but has fascinating characters that intersect quite well. 3.5/5

A Touch of Sin on Netflix

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Dragon

A perfect blend of mystery thriller & marital arts film, this striking Mandarin action drama is wonderfully done. 4/5

Dragon on Netflix

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Aftershock

I haven't cried this much during & after a movie in many years - just devastating, an absolute must-see. 5/5

Aftershock on Netflix

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Take Out

This thriller fails because I never felt fear or anxiousness for or about the main character - boring as well. 2/5

Take Out on Netflix

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Electric Shadows

There's absolutely nothing wrong with this film, but it just never grabbed me. Good, not great. 3/5

Electric Shadows on Netflix

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

The Wedding Banquet

Although the acting left something to be desired this sweet & tending film made me smile throughout. 4/5

The Wedding Banquet on Netflix