A surprise hit after its release on various streaming platforms, director and writer Yang's short online wuxia film “Eye for an Eye: The Blind Swordsman” (2023) starring Xie Miao as the protagonist went on to generate a fair amount of attention both in Mainland China and overseas. Therefore it is inevitable that a sequel soon follows with both Yang and Xie returning. Though scheduled for a wilder cinema release, the much anticipated and a longer follow-up still ended up streaming on iQIYI.
Watch Eye for An Eye 2 on iQIYI
This second installment kicks off in Youzhou during the Tang Dynasty. Believing that five fugitives are hiding in a gambling den, blind swordsman Cheng Xia Zi shows up to arrest them. Naturally, they try to fight their way out but of course they are no match for the lethal bounty hunter. Apparently, Cheng is trying to make as much money as...
Watch Eye for An Eye 2 on iQIYI
This second installment kicks off in Youzhou during the Tang Dynasty. Believing that five fugitives are hiding in a gambling den, blind swordsman Cheng Xia Zi shows up to arrest them. Naturally, they try to fight their way out but of course they are no match for the lethal bounty hunter. Apparently, Cheng is trying to make as much money as...
- 4/26/2024
- by David Chew
- AsianMoviePulse
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Side By Side (15)
(Christopher Kenneally, 2012, Us) 99 mins
Celluloid versus digital film-making – hardly a blockbuster proposition, but this surprisingly fascinating documentary makes you think twice about how movies are made, and seen. It also gives you a rare audience with the top technicians and film-makers out there (Scorsese, Cameron, Lucas, Nolan, Von Trier, Lynch, etc), while host Keanu Reeves keeps things informal and accessible.
A Good Day To Die Hard (12A)
(John Moore, 2013, Us) Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney. 98 mins.
Old dog Willis does no new tricks in this tiresomely cacophonous action movie, which brings in new pup Courtney for a father-son ass-kicking.
Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence In The House Of God...
Side By Side (15)
(Christopher Kenneally, 2012, Us) 99 mins
Celluloid versus digital film-making – hardly a blockbuster proposition, but this surprisingly fascinating documentary makes you think twice about how movies are made, and seen. It also gives you a rare audience with the top technicians and film-makers out there (Scorsese, Cameron, Lucas, Nolan, Von Trier, Lynch, etc), while host Keanu Reeves keeps things informal and accessible.
A Good Day To Die Hard (12A)
(John Moore, 2013, Us) Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney. 98 mins.
Old dog Willis does no new tricks in this tiresomely cacophonous action movie, which brings in new pup Courtney for a father-son ass-kicking.
Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence In The House Of God...
- 2/16/2013
- by Steve Rose
- The Guardian - Film News
★★★☆☆ Chao-Bin Su's Reign of Assassins (Jianyu, 2010) is a Chinese martial arts movie that, whilst formulaic in places, still manages to exceed the expectations of even the most staid of genre enthusiasts. Drizzle (played by the ever youthful Michelle Yeoh), a former assassin, has stolen the remains of a mystic monk, and a band of deadly assassins are after her. While the premise is a tired one, Reign of Assassins works hard to avoid the tropes and clichés of the contemporary martial arts film, and to its credit, generally succeeds. What does impress throughout is the expertly choreographed action scenes, with Su aided by veteran action maestro John Woo.
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- 2/14/2013
- by CineVue UK
- CineVue
From 2001-2005, Hollywood went on a bender adapting Japanese horror into English-language thrillers starring pretty young actresses (Naomi Watts, Sarah Michelle Gellar) and ghost-faced, black-eyed children. The trend fizzled, as trends do, but appears ready to start back up again as producers eye a potential remake of a Taiwanese hit. Marko King, Mary King and Jonathan Watters . the screenwriting team hired to pen Frankie & Alice for Halle Berry . have been tapped by Gold Circle to adapt Chao-Bin Su.s 2006 thriller Silk for American audiences. The story involves a crippled scientist who invents a device dubbed the .Menger Sponge,. which he uses to capture the ghostly spirits of a child. The other main character in the piece, Detective Tung, joins the scientist.s research team to figure out why the angry spirit will not fade, even as government officials learn about the .Sponge. and try to shut the scientist down. The...
- 9/19/2011
- cinemablend.com
You might not think that the three writers who cranked out the script for 2010 Halle Berry drama Frankie & Alice are the ideal people to adapt Silk, a chilling Taiwanese tale of a dead child and the driven scientist who captures his energy in an old apartment building, for Western audiences, but Gold Circle Films disagrees. The company has hired Marko King, Mary King and Jonathan Watters to get the job done.The 2006 original, directed by Chao-Bin Su, found a crippled scientist using his new invention, the Menger Sponge, to capture the essence of a vengeful ghost child. Employing the services of a lip-reading detective to discover why the spooky sprog’s energy is still so powerful, they eventually figure out that the poor lad’s mother killed the tumour-ridden tot and buried him near a nuclear plant. Naturally, things go scare-shaped from there.According to the Heat Vision Blog, Gold...
- 9/18/2011
- EmpireOnline
If you thought Hollywood was done raiding Asian cinema for horror movie material, you’d be wrong. Dead wrong. Get it? Because the genre is horror? And people usually die in it? But I digress. The latest Asian horror movie to find its way to Hollywood via the remake chopping block is the 2006 Taiwanese supernatural drama “Silk”, about “scientists who capture the ghost of a child in an apartment and the detective charged with discovering clues to the ghost’s identity and demise.” Gold Circle Films is remaking the movie, and has assigned writers Marko King, Mary King and Jonathan Watters to take a crack at the script. The remake is expected to divert from the original premise, and the new premise is being called “Michael Crichton meets The Sixth Sense.” By which I’m guessing they mean science will figure prominently into the plot. Plus, ghosts, I would imagine.
- 9/17/2011
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
Gold Circle Films has plans to remake the Chao-Bin Su film, Silk , says a story at The Hollywood Reporter . They've signed the Frankie & Alice team of Marko King, Mary King and Jonathan Watters to provide the screenplay. Released in Hong Kong in 2006, Silk told the story of the ghost of a child who is pulled back to the world of the living after a scientific experiment. With the spirit trapped in an apartment, a detective is brought in to try and learn about both the afterlife and what really killed the child. Few details are available about the tone the remake will take, though it is said to be a significant departure from the original film. Paul Brooks and Rob Cowan will produce with Robin Jonas Scott Niemeyer serving as executive producers.
- 9/16/2011
- Comingsoon.net
For the Sales Agent stationed in the Netherlands, 2011 could be considered an off year with only two titles (Leila Kilani's Sur La Planche and Corman's World gets some replay value) in Cannes. Put they have a solid selection of Asian titles in the pipeline and two Brit titles in Kevin MacDonald's Marley and Michel Winterbottom's The Promised Land which we look forward to with much anticipation. Here are some features to watch out for. Cairo 678 by Mohamed Diab - Completed Come Rain, Come Shine by Yoon-Ki Lee - Completed Mama Africa by Mika KAURISMÄKI - Completed Corman’S World: Exploits Of A Hollywood Rebel by Alex Stapleton - Completed Jiro Dreams Of Sushi by David Gelb - Completed Last Romance by Yonfan - Completed Magic Trip by Alex Gibney - Completed Silent Sonata by Janez Burger - Completed Sur La Planche by Leila Kilani - Completed Vampire by...
- 5/13/2011
- IONCINEMA.com
I admit, I'm quite partial to big-budget martial arts epics. I love films like 14 Blades, The Banquet, Hero and True Legend, now it's time to promote John Woo's latest entry in the genre. Backing director Chao-bin Su, Woo delivers a prime example of wuxia wizardry with a serious injection of old-fashioned martial arts genre fun. The result is a nice blend of old and modern which looks stunning and doesn't leave you any chance to become bored. Opinions tend to differ, but personally I feel it's been years since John Woo managed to direct a truly satisfying film. His Chi Bi project was decent enough but didn't hold up against the competition and his late Hollywood work just isn't good enough to compare to...
- 3/28/2011
- Screen Anarchy
The 30th annual Hong Kong Film Awards announced its nomination list yesterday and it looks like this will be the year of the fantasy/action movie. Tsui Hark's thriller "Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame" is ahead of the pack with an impressive thirteen nominations. Chao-Bin Su’s martial arts romp ‘Reign of Assassins’ nabs eleven noms, with Wilson Yip’s biopic ‘Ip Man 2’ coming in a close third, with ten. The awards ceremony will be held on April 17. For a full list of the contenders, get yourself over to here.
- 2/9/2011
- 24framespersecond.net
Here we are, the final installment of my 2011 preview and I have 36 new films to discuss, which means in the last four days I have brought you information on 133 different films opening (or expected to open) in 2011. I'd say that's one hell of a comprehensive preview.
Today's installment brings you a look at potential Oscar contenders and a dozen foreign language films I decided to single out. But before we get too far, let me remind you of the previous installments should you want to start at the beginning: Tuesday, January 4: 25 Most Anticipated Movies of 2011 Wednesday, January 5: Curiosities, Quirky, Unconventional and Bizarre Movies Thursday, January 6: Blockbusters and Popcorn Features Today, January 7: Foreign Language and Oscar Hopefuls First we'll begin with the Oscar Contenders. Below I've listed 39 films I feel will mark the start of the Oscar conversation for the new year. Fifteen of these films I've...
Today's installment brings you a look at potential Oscar contenders and a dozen foreign language films I decided to single out. But before we get too far, let me remind you of the previous installments should you want to start at the beginning: Tuesday, January 4: 25 Most Anticipated Movies of 2011 Wednesday, January 5: Curiosities, Quirky, Unconventional and Bizarre Movies Thursday, January 6: Blockbusters and Popcorn Features Today, January 7: Foreign Language and Oscar Hopefuls First we'll begin with the Oscar Contenders. Below I've listed 39 films I feel will mark the start of the Oscar conversation for the new year. Fifteen of these films I've...
- 1/7/2011
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
Michelle Yeoh, Reign of Assassins John Woo and Chao-Bin Su's upcoming Reign of Assassins marks the return of Michelle Yeoh, 48, to the martial arts genre. Yeoh hadn't kicked, fought, and flown since her ferocious star turn in Ang Lee's Academy Award winning Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon ten years ago. According to an Associated Press report, the role of a fabric seller haunted by her past as an assassin was expressly written for Yeoh. The Malaysian-born actress, however, had some misgivings about her abilities to perform action scenes, for in the last decade she had played mostly dramatic roles in films such as Rob Marshall's Memoirs of a Geisha, Danny Boyle's Sunshine, and Asif Kapadia's Far North. Yeoh apparently got back in shape rather rapidly, as, according to Woo, she performed 90 percent of her own moves and stunts. Reign of Assassins opens in Asia on Thursday, Oct.
- 10/4/2010
- by Irene Young
- Alt Film Guide
The Venice Film Festival progresses. Day 4 of 11 today. So let's pretend we're there for a moment and check in. You can't have a good glitzy A list international film festival without immortals like Catherine Deneuve showing up (pictured left). Why is she shielding her eyes for she is brighter than the sun. All in all things seem to be going well. Take the premiere of Black Swan for example. Opening films don't often make that much of a splash, divisive or otherwise.
Another big question mark film of the 2010 film season is Sofia Coppola's Somewhere (trailer discussion). It's her follow up to the poorly received but delicious Marie Antoinette (2006). She's back to the present day for this film about an actor (Stephen Dorff) visited by his daughter (Elle Fanning) at the Chateau Marmont.
The reviews have been mixed but more than most filmmakers I trust not any reviews about her work.
Another big question mark film of the 2010 film season is Sofia Coppola's Somewhere (trailer discussion). It's her follow up to the poorly received but delicious Marie Antoinette (2006). She's back to the present day for this film about an actor (Stephen Dorff) visited by his daughter (Elle Fanning) at the Chateau Marmont.
The reviews have been mixed but more than most filmmakers I trust not any reviews about her work.
- 9/4/2010
- by NATHANIEL R
- FilmExperience
Venice -- Director John Woo became the first Chinese recipient of the Venice Film Festival's honorary Golden Lion for career achievement Friday.
Woo, who co-directed "Jianyu" (Reign of Assassins), which premiered Friday on the Venice Lido out of competition, returned to China two years ago after directing Hollywood films for 16 years, including Broken Arrow," "Face/Off" and "Mission Impossible 2." "Jianyu" is his third film since his return.
Venice artistic director Marco Mueller praised Woo in a press briefing before the award was officially presented.
"I don't feel we are bestowing an honor here," Mueller said. "The prize was simply there waiting for him."
For his part, Woo said he did not expect such an honor.
"When Marco called me, my first reaction was shock," Woo said. "Then I thought he might be joking. Then I felt emotional, and finally I was just grateful."
The festival declared Friday was John Woo Day on the Lido.
Woo, who co-directed "Jianyu" (Reign of Assassins), which premiered Friday on the Venice Lido out of competition, returned to China two years ago after directing Hollywood films for 16 years, including Broken Arrow," "Face/Off" and "Mission Impossible 2." "Jianyu" is his third film since his return.
Venice artistic director Marco Mueller praised Woo in a press briefing before the award was officially presented.
"I don't feel we are bestowing an honor here," Mueller said. "The prize was simply there waiting for him."
For his part, Woo said he did not expect such an honor.
"When Marco called me, my first reaction was shock," Woo said. "Then I thought he might be joking. Then I felt emotional, and finally I was just grateful."
The festival declared Friday was John Woo Day on the Lido.
- 9/3/2010
- by By Eric J. Lyman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Reign of Assassins, coming this fall to theaters, is a martial arts action flick featuring Michelle Yeoh as a deadly woman on a dangerous mission.
Directed by Chao-Bin Su and John Woo based on Chao-Bin Su's script, Reign of Assassins falls under that category of awesome recent innovative martial arts films like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon in which women possess deadly powers and are never to be underestimated. There's also a fantastical setting to the story - mythical historical China, which is filled with monks, warriors, religion, kings, and romance.
The official synopsis: A skilled assassin finds herself on a quest to carry the mystical remnants of a Buddhist monk through China. A team of deadly assassins follow her, placing her in a fight for her life as she attempts to put the power-wielding secret of the monk to rest.
Apparently, Michelle Yeoh's character is retired and is...
Directed by Chao-Bin Su and John Woo based on Chao-Bin Su's script, Reign of Assassins falls under that category of awesome recent innovative martial arts films like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon in which women possess deadly powers and are never to be underestimated. There's also a fantastical setting to the story - mythical historical China, which is filled with monks, warriors, religion, kings, and romance.
The official synopsis: A skilled assassin finds herself on a quest to carry the mystical remnants of a Buddhist monk through China. A team of deadly assassins follow her, placing her in a fight for her life as she attempts to put the power-wielding secret of the monk to rest.
Apparently, Michelle Yeoh's character is retired and is...
- 7/30/2010
- by Superheidi
- Planet Fury
Compared with last year, Fortissmo Films come packing with only a single title, but that doesn't mean their sales agent won't be spending pretty much the entire festival from their rented office balcony. They signed a fairly ambitious deal with Fox - first time I've heard of a major studio outputting their titles to a films sales company of this nature and they've got one receiving a world preem at the festival in Sergei Loznitsa's My Joy. - Compared with last year, Fortissmo Films come packing with only a single title, but that doesn't mean their sales agent won't be spending pretty much the entire festival from their rented office balcony. They signed a fairly ambitious deal with Fox - first time I've heard of a major studio outputting their titles to a films sales company of this nature and they've got one receiving a world preem at the...
- 5/12/2010
- IONCINEMA.com
Compared with last year, Fortissmo Films come packing with only a single title, but that doesn't mean their sales agent won't be spending pretty much the entire festival from their rented office balcony. They signed a fairly ambitious deal with Fox - first time I've heard of a major studio outputting their titles to a films sales company of this nature and they've got one receiving a world preem at the festival in Sergei Loznitsa's My Joy (see pic) has the unique distinction of being from a first-timer – it's a rare feat to see a first timer in the Main Comp – so, we might be looking at a gem here folks. Among the hot titles on the sales side of things is Anh Hung Tran's Norwegian Wood – a pic that I was sure was going to land a spot in Cannes this year, but appears to still be in post prod.
- 5/12/2010
- IONCINEMA.com
There once was a time when having John Woo's name on a film would generate instant excitement, but after a string of mediocre American action films throughout the '90s and early 2000s, it looked like his career was running out of steam for good. Then came the release of Red Cliff, which seemed to prove that the problem wasn't with John Woo, but with Hollywood -- big surprise. Now John Woo is co-directing and co-producing another action movie originating from his homeland of China called Reign of Assassins, and an early promo trailer has found its way online. The movie stars Michelle Yeoh as a retired assassin who just can't escape her former life. It looks like another much more traditional martial arts action movie with a romance angle, which seems to get getting away from the Hong Kong gangster flicks that Woo is best known for. Of course,...
- 4/22/2010
- by Sean
- FilmJunk
This promo reel for “Reign of Assassins” (aka “Jianyu Jianghu”) has John Woo’s name all over the place, and it even claims Woo is a “co-director”, though honestly, who knows if that’s really true, and I’d have to see the finished film to know for sure if there are any Woo trademarks in there. For now, the official credit belongs to Chao-Bin Su as writer and director, with Woo producing. The film stars Michelle Yeoh, Kelly Lin, and South Korean actor Woo-sung Jung (last seen in “The Good, the Bad, the Weird”). Here’s the promo reel/trailer and somewhat spoilerific synopsis courtesy of Twitch (via MichelleYeoh.info). 428Ad, Bodhi, a Southern India prince became a Buddhist monk and set off for China, earning a hallowed reputation as a mystical martial artist. Following his death, his remains mysteriously disappeared. Hundreds of years later, Zhang, a high-ranking court official,...
- 4/20/2010
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
The first (and last) time I heard anything about this new John Woo feature, it was still called Reign of Swords. Now months later, we have a new title, the film is now called Reign of Assassins, and a good look at what we can expect.
The film stars the ageless Michelle Yeo as an assassin who leaves a secret society to start a new life. She falls in love, gets married to Jiang (Jung Woo-sung of The Good, The Bad, The Weird fame) and ends up on the run with her new husband when the society comes looking for her. At least I think that’s who’s looking for her, the trailer isn’t clear on the details and the detailed synopsis is a tad convoluted.
This is being sold as a John Woo film and if you don’t look closely, it would be easy to overlook...
The film stars the ageless Michelle Yeo as an assassin who leaves a secret society to start a new life. She falls in love, gets married to Jiang (Jung Woo-sung of The Good, The Bad, The Weird fame) and ends up on the run with her new husband when the society comes looking for her. At least I think that’s who’s looking for her, the trailer isn’t clear on the details and the detailed synopsis is a tad convoluted.
This is being sold as a John Woo film and if you don’t look closely, it would be easy to overlook...
- 4/20/2010
- QuietEarth.us
ScreenDaily is reporting that Fortissimo Films has acquired the international rights to the upcoming martial arts romance Jianyu Jianghu, starring Michelle Yeoh and Korean superstar Woo-sung Jung (The Good, The Bad & The Weird). The film, which begins shooting at the end of this month, is written and will be directed by Chao-bin Su (Silk) and is being produced by John Woo and Terence Chang. According to Sd, the film has a budget of $12 million and is expected to be released sometime late next year.
- 10/20/2009
- 24framespersecond.net
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