DVD: xia (electric shadows endless)

DVD: xia

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6 reviews
Yu Xia, Haibin Li

FIRST RUN FEATURES, 2006

Film Celebrates Chinese Cinema
This charming and unusual Chinese film celebrates the history of Chinese cinema. I found the story universally compelling--how two young children overcome unhappiness in their childhood years through their shared love of movies. Although the film depicts some of China's political struggles from the 1960s and 70s, many of the children's conflicts are universal. They must overcome bullying, ...

Journey to the Western Xia Empire
Badema, Gong Qujia

Knight, 2004

JOURNEY TO THE WESTERN XIA EMPIRE is the epic directorial debut of Lu Wei, co-writer of the modern classic FAREWELL MY CONCUBINE. It stars Ni Dahong, the magnificent actor from TO LIVE (directed by Chan Kaige). In medieval China tells the story of a mother searching for her infant, who was kidnapped by warriors. Soldiers are dispatched to collect babies who they will mold into warriors. After losing one of the boys, the soldiers' commander ...

Endless Way

2 reviews
Chen Chuang; Xia Lu; Du Jing; Liao Guanzhen

Razor Digital Entertainment, 2005

Beautiful and poignant
This film won: Best Actress, Shanghai International Film Festival Best Picture, Best Director, Shanghai Film Critics Award Silver People's Choice Award, India International Film Festival This film is a visual poem, just simply beautiful. The story quietly tells the hardships of bringing precious drinking water to a Hunan mountain village. All the villagers---men AND women, have to help, ...

Hero

430 reviews
Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu Wai

Miramax, 2004

Visual Poetry and Martial Arts Perfection for fanboys and filmsnobs, alike. . .
First off, it is important to note that this version is the shorter, American version. While some of the changes were subtle, they do take away from what I consider to be a flawless film. For instance, the translation of Huang Di in this version is 'Our Land'. And while that seems nice, the true translation is 'All Under Heaven'. Just has so much more poetry to it. If you enjoyed this film ...

Beautiful Women of China
Xia Lu, Tao Hong Gong Li

Razor Digital Entertainment, 2006

Ju Dou: A dark sensual and visually sumptuous drama Ju Dou centers on the wife of a wealthy silk dyer (Gong Li) in 1920 s China. Ju Dou is tortured by her husband and attracts the sympathy of her husband s nephew. The two begin an affair that could lead to tragedy.Endless Way: Endless Way follows the hardship of Ah Ming. Forced into marriage with a young girl he must forsake his true love Ah Shui (Xia Lu). Unable to cope with the harsh life his ...

Dragon Heat

9 reviews
Michael Biehn, Simon Yam

Dragon Dynasty, 2007

Feel the heat
This movie is VERY underrated. It is by no means the greatest HK action movie. Yet, most are very harsh in reviewing this film. I would watch any HK movie like this anyday over crappy U.S. remakes like "Bangkok Dangerous" or any other crappy U.S. so-called action film.

Dragon Squad
Michael Biehn, Simon Yam

Mei Ah, 2008

China - The Panda Adventure (IMAX)

3 reviews
Maria Bello, Yu Xia

Imax, 2005

Nice one but not about Panda
The primary focus of this movie is not on Panda but it is a story of an american woman whose husband dies in china during the search of Panda and leaves his diary for her disclosing his last wish that the original face of Panda be brought forward that of being a very calm and shy creature instead of what is propagated of being a fierceful and agresssive beast. The lady undertakes the challenge ...

Hero [UMD for PSP]

430 reviews
Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu Wai

Miramax, 2005

Visual Poetry and Martial Arts Perfection for fanboys and filmsnobs, alike. . .
First off, it is important to note that this version is the shorter, American version. While some of the changes were subtle, they do take away from what I consider to be a flawless film. For instance, the translation of Huang Di in this version is 'Our Land'. And while that seems nice, the true translation is 'All Under Heaven'. Just has so much more poetry to it. If you enjoyed this film ...

Shadow Magic

13 reviews
Jared Harris, Yu Xia

Sony Pictures, 2001

Universal themes wrapped in a unique package
Only at the beginning of this movie do you strain with captions. As you progress they become almost second nature and you are transported into the story. I was surprised as the basic story on the surface seems to tell of how people deal with new technology. This is the introduction of moving pictures or "Shadow Magic." The reality of the story is the friendship of two people Raymond Wallace ...

Xia Men

GZ Beauty, 2008

Xiamen, on the coast of southeast China, right opposite the so-called Treasure Island Taiwan on the other end of sea, is credited to be the most cosy and comfortable city in China.In this film, the compere will show you the best views of the so-called Island of Piano Gulangyu, the famous Buddhist temple Nanputuo, the refreshing air of Taiwan folkloric villages, the well-known Xiamen University and Jimeixue Village, etc. You'll definitely have a ...

Chun Can
Ying Xiao, Yuexian Yan

Guangzhou Beauty Culture Communication Co.Ltd, 2006

Lao Tongbao, a silkworm raise, borrowed some dear money to buy mulberry leaves to feed silkworms so as to ensure a good harvest. After harvest silkworms were ready to ship out Japan attacked Shanghai. The silk factory and cocoon factory were both closed. Lao Tongbao had to carry these cocoons to Wuxi while there he was beat down by the boss of the cocoon factory. He sold his cocoons painfully while all he gained couldn't meet his debt and new ...

Xia ri fu xing [Region 2]

6 reviews

One of Jackie's best.
The fight scenes in this are incredible. Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, Andy Lau, Sammo Hung, and Richard Norton all have some of the best fight scenes. The routine with Sammo and his freind trying to get into bed with a girl is pretty cheesy, but hey! You watch Jackie Chan movies for action not for Oscar caliber performances! Come on! I rank this one up there with his other fine martial arts movies.

Xia ri fu xing [Region 2]

Yidanda
Chen Zhilin, Liu Yi

GZ Beauty, 2008

Chuanju Opera "Yidanda", performed by Chuanju Opera Troupe of Sichuan Province Hua Xiangrong, the first heroine of Lanheban Troupe, went to perform in Longmen Town. Local ruffian Madadan coveted her and created difficulties which led to her husband Jiulingtong's death on the stage. Both Madadan and Luoshanren thought out bad plans to get her. Jiulingtong's brother Yidandan, a great Chuanju Opera performer, led the troupe, took advantage of ...

Ji dong ji xia [Region 2]

5 reviews
Maggie Cheung, Biao Yuen

Tai Seng Video Marketing

A smart rehash of " Time After Time " .
Though the plot is not original enough, still has some fresh elements, very Chinese style. My English is poor, can't tell the story well, 1st reviewer did a great job helps a lot. Fung San was Chinese version of " Jack the Ripper " travel through time to present Hong Kong. ( Well, not actually " Time Travel " but frozen over three hundred years and resurrect, still young and alive.) Our hero ...

Corrosion
Zhi Cheng, Hui Shi

Guangzhou Beauty Culture Communication Co.Ltd, 2006

During the anti-Japanese war period, a young girl degraded to an enemy's spy in pursuit of material enjoyment and committed a lot of evil tasks. Eventually, she was killed at the moment she awakened by the undaunted spirit of communists.

Du xia 1999

2 reviews
Angie Cheung, Emotion Cheung

Tai Seng Video, 1999

Another Gambling Movie
Andy Lau stars as a conman in this movie. Don't be mistaken by the title, this film has no correlation to his role in God of Gambling series. Released from jail for a crime he committed during a gambling game with a mob head where he killed him, he came out searching for his lost wife only to find Cheung Ka Fai, an admirer of his, to be around when he was released from jail. The story goes and ...