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We’ve all railed at the fact that Hollywood produces, well, good agricultural material, while HK often (not always, but often) produces true gems of cinematic genius. Here’s why…

One of the things I most like about HK films is the ability to surprise: that scene where you’re really, truly, not at all sure what’s going to happen. Or, indeed, that what just happened really did happen. So I’ve compiled a list of my favourite breathtakers. Here they are, in no particular order. Go for your life.

SPOILER alert: if you don’t want to know what happens, then don’t read further…

1) I’ll have to start with Bride With … (read more)

For sheer excitement, Hong Kong action movies cannot be matched. A Hong Kong action movie never pauses to dwell on the improbability of an event, the ludicrous danger of a stunt, or the coincidence of an encounter. Except for the inevitable cantopop video clip in the middle of the film (usually to reinforce the binding love between hero and heroine before one or both meet a tragic end), these movies go go go. Standard production turnaround for a Hong Kong … (read more)