Eastern Promises (2007){8.5/10}
A realistic plot with well balanced characters with lots of violence. At end a dark satisfying thriller. Viggo Mortensen, Naomi Watts performances were commendable.
I will write my review later.
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin{1978}{9.5/10}
I love all the chambers and the training. The best thing about this film was Gordon Liu, this guy was amazing. No matter how difficult the obstacle, Liu tries and tries again.
Purchased Rome - The Complete First Two Seasons (2005) for $60.
Just now I checked the Amazon site. Price was increased up to $190. It was on my watch list for a while.
Starring: Gregory Peck 
Starring: Bruce Lee Directed by: Raymond Chow
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Recently purchased Bruce Lee ultimate DVD set collection. This review is based on the English version of JING WU MEN aka Fist of Fury. I am sure I watched Big Boss & Enter the Dragon while I was studying but I am not sure about this movie.
Before going in to the story, a bit history. In the early 19th and 20th century, China was a weak nation with a string of inept leaders. As a result, greedy nations of Europe began forcing their way into the country. Japan also got involved in this colonialism and the Japanese dominating and taking advantage of the Chinese is the setting for the film. It was set in the early 20th century and the film plays up the natural hatred of the Japanese among the Chinese. Even I finding the same today.
Coming to the story, in the opening scene we will come to know that Brice Lee master (a great fighter) was died. As plot unfolds, we will come to know that he was poisoned by a rival master & uncovers a world of crime and prejudice. Plot was very simple like other Bruce Lee movies. {Revenge is common theme across all the Bruce Lee movie scripts} What makes a big difference is Bruce himself. His action irritate's the few scenes,who care about his action, Lee's energetic fight scenes thrills the audience. The scene where Lee destroys the sign in front of Japanese consulate saying Dogs and Chinese people from entering in to the consulate was a classic. The final fight scene with Russian strongman was pretty intense and fun to watch. A must for any Bruce Lee fan and for every martial arts buff. {8/10}
Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello
Starring: Samuel L. JacksonThis is one of the rediculous movies i have seen in a while. Movie starts with Sean Jones, Played by Nathan Phillips, is a typical surfer whose life is in danger when he witnesses a brutal murder by legendary mob boss Eddie Kim, played by Byron Lawson. FBI Agent Neville Flynn, played by Samuel L. Jackson, was sent to escort Sean to LA so that he can testify in the court case and put Eddie behind bars. But, Eddie has his own plans. His team put a crate of the world's most poisonous snakes on board the plane and sets a timer that will release the snakes at a certain altitude. Soon, all hell breaks loose as the poisonous reptiles begin to run rampant and the innocent flyers are the entire target. The plot for this movie is shockingly simple & completely illogical except at the opening credits, areal shot was very good. There is zero attempt to make anything make sense, including script, things happen without explanation & as usual you will see Samuel L. Jackson brand mark dialogs(includes his famous line "I am tired of these motherf***ing snakes on this motherf***king plane!" )etc. There is no scope to act, everyone have to go with the flow of events. Not for art movie lovers or intellectuals. Looking for fun ride, this movie fits the bill. Pure 70’s B grade action thriller movie with latest technology.
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