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Martial Arts

The Assassin’s Blade Blu-ray Review

Posted May 4th, 2013 by Brandon A. DuHamel

The Assassin’s Blade Blu-ray Review

This wuxia twist on Romeo and Juliet is rooted in a Chinese legend, but despite the stunning visuals from director Ma Jingle, it fails to evoke the tragic romance due to bad casting and a poorly fleshed out story.

Dragon Blu-ray Review

Posted April 18th, 2013 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Dragon Blu-ray Review

Donnie Yen’s latest wuxia film offers a winning mix of martial arts action and thrilling drama.

The Sorcerer and the White Snake Blu-ray Review

Posted April 13th, 2013 by Brandon A. DuHamel

The Sorcerer and the White Snake Blu-ray Review

A visually stunning martial arts fantasy, The Sorcerer and the White Snake is a fun ride from beginning to end.

The Four Blu-ray Review

Posted April 6th, 2013 by Brandon A. DuHamel

The Four Blu-ray Review

The first in an announced trilogy, this high-flying, action-filled wuxia film from directors Gordon Chan and Janet Chun may set up a coming story, but it is confused and lacks proper character development. Despite all of that, the Blu-ray does offer a treat for home theatres and fans of the genre.

Woochi: The Demon Slayer Blu-ray Revew

Posted April 5th, 2013 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Woochi: The Demon Slayer Blu-ray Revew

An escapist martial arts special effects fantasy film that is never too serious, Woochi is just the right film to pull you out of a dull weekend.

Bangkok Revenge Blu-ray Review

Posted March 27th, 2013 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Bangkok Revenge Blu-ray Review

This film lacks passion, vengeance, and cohesion, making it a miss, even for the often forgiving martial arts genre’s target market.

Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu Season Two Blu-ray Review

Posted March 10th, 2013 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu Season Two Blu-ray Review

8-year-olds would be better served building something with actual Legos than watching this trite animated imitation of the Power Rangers and Star Wars.

I Am Bruce Lee Blu-ray Review

Posted January 18th, 2013 by Brandon A. DuHamel

I Am Bruce Lee Blu-ray Review

This documentary about the late and legendary Bruce Lee explores the martial arts expert’s impact in a wide array of cultural fields.

Tai Chi Zero Blu-ray Review

Posted January 18th, 2013 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Tai Chi Zero Blu-ray Review

Tai Chi Zero from director Stephen Fung is a fun new twist on the martial arts genre. It mixes styles, infuses action with lots of comedy and a steam punk edge, and mostly, breathes new life into what can usually be rather predictable fare.

Incredibly Ever After Blu-ray Review

Posted December 27th, 2012 by Brendan Surpless

Incredibly Ever After Blu-ray Review

For fans of the over-the-top, high octane, action films mixed in with a kind of cartoonish feel, Funimation’s Incredibly Ever After just may be your dream ticket.