Chinese Odyssey 天下無雙

 Released Year: 2002

Directed by 劉鎮偉 Jeffrey Lau

Casted by:

梁朝偉 Tony Leung as 李一龍 Li Yilong

王菲 Faye Wong as 無雙長公主 Wushuang

趙薇 Vicki Zhao as 鳳姐 Phoenix

張震 Chang Chen as 正德皇帝 Zhengde Emperor

朱茵 Athena Chu as 情比金堅 Amour Amour

 Story: 

The film is set in Ming Dynasty, China. Ah Long is the town bully, known for his boorish manners and reckless attitude which have endeared him to no one, save his sister Feng who has a curious penchant for cross-dressing. It is apparent early on that both these siblings are such misfits they have virtually no prospect of marriage.

Faye Wong is cast as a runaway princess who is dressed as a man, a disguise which fools both Long and Feng. Long immediately decides that he likes his new-found friend so much that he will entrust his sister's hand in marriage to "him". The princess, of course, cannot marry another woman and tried to fend off Long's suggestions of a match; but also, she is attracted to Long.

Emperor Zheng De also leaves his palace temporarily to search for his missing sister. He dresses like a commoner and by a twist of fate meets Feng. He is smitten with Feng, and begins to court her, while keeping his imperial identity secret from her. His motives for leaving the palace also included the fact that he is unhappy and lonely at court and wants to escape the smothering influence of the Empress Dowager, his mother, who plays a dictatorial role in the actions of her son. A convoy of imperial guards try to protect him while he is out in town and bring the Emperor back to the palace, but unsuccessfully.

The Princess is also assisted by her "fairy godmother" in marrying her match. The Empress Dowager hears of her wayward children and storms Long's house, where her children are holed up, only to hear that they wish to marry two commoners with unwholesome and eccentric tendencies. The Emperor is adamant about marrying Feng and the Empress Dowager relents, but Long is unable to pass a "ring test" to prove he is the destined one and the Empress Dowager forbids his marriage to her daughter.

All ends well, however. After a separation, Long is enlightened by the "fairy godmother" and passes the "ring test". He is reunited with the Princess, the Empress Dowager accepts him, and happiness reigns.

 L² Scored: 3.5/10

L² Comment: 

A parody romance movie of the 龙凤店, how good is the movie? After many years later rewatching still makes me a bit wanna puke. Vicki Zhao is pretty and Tony Leung is good looking. The only thing i can't stand is Chang Chen's stupid afro and Faye Wong's bad acting... No wonder not much movies of her, lol~

12 Golden Ducks 12金鴨

 Released Year: 2015

Directed by 鄒凱光 Matt Chow

Casted by:

吳君如 Sandra Ng as 張近萊 Future

劉浩龍 Wilfred Lau as 陳守仁 Yan

姜皓文 Philip Keung as 狄偉 Wai

蔡瀚億 BabyJohn Choi as 流雲 Wan

王菀之Ivana Wang as 鏈球嫂 Poy

黃偉文 Wyman Wong as 鏈球 Kao

 Story: 

During a high school reunion, student and teacher are discussing about how to make woman pay for them. In the conclusion, they think Future is the one who should have been the most successful one. But the truth is, Future is now being depressed and need helps from all parties to groom him (& a few gigolos) who later on become the most hit gigolo in the market.

 L² Scored: 5/10

L² Comment:

A lots of people must thought that this movie will shows a thousand of muscular guys topless, but seriously not really. The storyline is very very normal, its a bit similar to Golden Chicken 3, but slightly worse than that. Ivana continue to surprise me with her over-acting skill; its good to see Louis Koo reunion with Carmen Lee after so many years; the most surprising would be Nicholas Tse's character, which i think is the best and he shows improve in his acting as well.

Painted Skin：The Resurrection 画皮Ⅱ

 Released Year: 2012

Directed by 乌尔善 Wu Er San

Casted by:

 周迅 Zhou Xun as 小唯 Wei

趙薇 Vicki Zhao as 靖公主 Princess Jing

陳坤 Chen Kun as 霍心 Xin

楊冪 Yang Mi as 雀兒 Que'er

馮绍峰 Feng Shao Feng as 龐郎 Lang

費翔 Kris Philips as 天狼國巫師 The Wizard

陳廷嘉 Chen Ting Jia as 天狼國女王  The Queen

Story:

An ancient fox spirit embarks on a diabolical quest to become human after escaping an icy prison, and becomes bound to a disfigured princess who seeks the love of a noble guard as her kingdom crumbles in this lavish supernatural epic. Confined to a frozen cell for centuries, malevolent fox spirit Xiaowei regains her freedom and seeks to preserve her beauty by seducing men and consuming their hearts. Should a man offer her his heart willingly, Xiaowei will become mortal, breaking free of the underworld and experiencing living among the living. Meanwhile, as a dark cloud falls over her kingdom, Princess Jing flees, hiding her deep facial scars under a mask of pure gold while seeking the love of her former protector, who remains haunted by his failure to save her years prior. When destiny brings Xiaowei and Princess Jing together, the battle for the princess' heart begins.

 L² Scored: 7.5/10

L² Comment:

The second movie of the painted skin definitely has more graphic than the first one. But overall i don't really like the storyline. I feel like some part is so so extra... Beside Zhou Xun, the rest did not show me what is a good actors/actresses should be...

The Duel 決戰紫禁之巔

Released Year: 2000
Directed by 劉偉強 Andrew Lau

Casted by:
張家輝 Nick Cheung as 龍龍九 Nine
劉德華 Andy Lau as 葉孤城 Cool
趙薇 Vicki Zhao as 飛鳳公主 Phoenix
鄭伊健 Ekin Chen as 西門吹雪 Simon
徐錦江 Elvis Tsui as 金鬍子 Golden
楊恭如 Kristy as 葉子青 Qing
天心 Tian Xin as 玉如意 Jade
譚耀文 Patrick Tham as 皇帝 Emperor
Story:

Nine received the order from the emperor to distribute 8 invitations card for the duel of Cool & Simon at the palace. Nine and Golden discover a mysterious behind a murder case, one of the 3 dolls' face has been destroy. And this doll will reveal who is the real guy who wanted to roll over the emperor's dynasty.

The mischievous Princess Phoenix follow along Nine and met her idol Cool. Phoenix was attracted to Cool and take risk to steal the expensive medicine to heal Cool when he is hurt during a fight. In another hand, Simon who owns a biscuit shop save Qing who has almost killed by her own master. Simon is not high profile and always stay at his shop together with Qing. Nine went to send off the invitation card while investigating the missing doll, of course at the same time he went to visit his lover Jade.

Finally the doll's reveal the truth identity, its Cool. Cool fake up someone to fight with Simon during the duel and in the same time try to kill the emperor. Nine and Simon went to help, Cool demand a real fight with Simon. After a big fight, Cool was defeated and Simon finally win in the duel and get back his life with Qing.

L² Scored: 5/10

L² Comment:

Basically this movie is just for a laugh during the Chinese New Year time in year 2000. Surprisingly, the graphic is extremely good, not too over but enough to make you "wow" during that time. The only problem i have with this film is Ekin Chen !!! His acting is super duper bad~

14 Blades 錦衣衛

Released Year: 2010

Directed by 李仁港 Daniel Lee

Casted by:
甄子丹 Donnie Yen as 青龍 Qing Long
趙薇 Vicki Zhao as 喬花 Qiao Hua
徐子珊 Kate Tsui as 脫脫 Tuo Tuo
吳尊 Wu Chun as 大漠判官 The Judge
戚玉武 Qi Yu Wu as 玄武 Xuan Wu
Story:

Qing Long belongs to the Jin Yi Wei which is a secret guard in the Dynasty Ming. In the period which the lead eunuchs Jing Zhong tried to control the dynasty for Prince Qing to take over the emperor's place. Jing Zhong get Xuan Wu to be at his side and try to dissolve the Jin Yi Wei from protecting the emperor. Xuan Wu betrayed his gang and killed Zhu Que and Bai Hu. Jing Zhong even try to kill the Imperial Councilor Zhao Shen Yang.

Qing Long managed to escape himself and get himself covered in the Eagles Gang which lead by Qiao Yong. Qiao Yong received the premium and promised to send Qing Long out from danger in the pretending of Qiao Hua's marriage. In the journey, Prince Qing's god-daughter Tuo Tuo appeared and attack. The judge of sands appear and help to protect Qing Long but was killed by Tuo Tuo.

Qiao Hua has falled for Qing Long and try to be with him. But Qing Long wanna take revenge for his Jin Yi Wei fellow and get away to find Xuan Wu. In another hand, Xuan Wu betrayed Jing Zhong and straight ahead work under Prince Qing. Qing Long appeared and defeat Xuan Wu. Qing Long send Qiao Hua away and stay to fight against Tuo Tuo.

Tuo Tuo is an experienced killer and managed to beat Qing Long like hell. But in the end, Qing Long sacrificed himself and killed Tuo Tuo with himself. In final, Qiao Hua spends her whole life as the lead of Eagles Gang.

L² Scored: 7/10

L² Comment:

The movie is not bad, story line is kinda strong and the actors and actresses are good. Donnie and Wu Chun is definitely hot but Qi Yu Wu the singaporean actor doesn't really have the chance to shine. Kate Tsui definitely over shine Vicki Zhao with her boodylicious :)

Mulan 花木蘭

Released Year: 2009

Directed by 馬楚成 Jingle Ma

Casted by:

趙薇 Vicki Zhao as 花木蘭 Hua Mulan

陳坤 Chen Kun as 文泰 Wen Tai

胡軍 Hu Jun as 门独 Men Du

房祖名 Jaycee Chan as 費小虎 Fei Xiao Hu

李玖哲 Nicky Lee as 胡奎 Hu Kui

Vitas as 古德 Gu De
徐嬌 Xu Jiao as 花木蘭 Young Mulan

Story:

Mulan is a young girl who know martial arts, she came from the country of Wei who happened to be in a war. Citizens were recruited to be armies, she was worried that the old father has to fight in the war, therefore, she dressed up as a boy and represent her father in the recruitment together with her friend, Xiao Hu.

During the training camp, Mulan met Wen Tai who is a very charming assistant general and also Hu Kui who is not so friendly. She was having problem to cover up herself as a girl especially when she need to bath. In the end, Wen Tai found out she's a girl but willing to hide it for her.

As wars came, everybody do their best and fight against Men Du's armies to protect Wei. And of coz Wen Tai has been promoted to become the general and Mulan become his assistant. Their fame become so big until other general become jealous and abandoned them in one of a big war with Men Du.

Xiao Fu and gang was captured and killed on spot, Hu Kui went for rescue but got killed too. At this moment, Wen Tai came and offer to the enemy and tell them actually he is the 7th prince of the emperor. Men Du catch Wen Tai and left Mulan and armies behind. For love, Mulan can't let Wen Tai died like this, she sneak in and seek help from the Rou Ran Princess. Rou Ran Princess was not happy to marry with Men Du and promise to help. In the end, Mulan killed Men Du and saved Wen Tai.

The emperor offer Mulan for a higher ranking but she rejected and went back for his father. Wen Tai has engaged with the princess but he is still missing Mulan and try to run away with her. But Mulan decided not to, because the marriage of Wen Tai and Rou Ran Princess will make sure Wei be in safe mode.

L² Scored: 6/10

L² Comment:

I should say that i like Jingle Ma production, but this Mulan is kinda dissapointed. It did not tell much on the history which is the selling point for Mulan. And Mulan didnt read out the poem that she wrote in the real history. But all the actors and acrtresses are not bad. I never realised Vitas is the most popular singer in Russia now if my sister didnt tell me about it :)