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Must Buy Asian Cinema 2008 Edition
Blue Gate Crossing [2002]Blue Gate Crossing [2002]
Buy new: £8.97
First love. The best coming of age story I have seen, this one truly touched me.
Exiled [2007]Exiled [2007]
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £4.99
Johnny To's follow up to his classic movie The Mission. Only one word can describe this; cool.
The Bird People in China [1998]The Bird People in China [1998]
Buy used from: £13.07
A surprisingly subtle film from Takeshi Miike and I’ll have to say it’s my favourite of his to date.
Legend of the Drunken Master [1994] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Legend of the Drunken Master [1994] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
Buy used from: £3.76
You can’t call yourself a Jackie Chan fan until you’ve seen this movie.
Dolls [2003]Dolls [2003]
Buy new: £13.76 / Used from: £7.49
Betrayal, death, love and Takeshi Kitano directing. What more do you want?
Bright Future [2004]Bright Future [2004]
Buy new: £19.98
A very strange and bewildering film but I still loved it. Definitly not for everyone though.
Samaritan Girl [2004]Samaritan Girl [2004]
Buy new: £13.48 / Used from: £5.50
Revenge, prostitution and brilliant drama. Another example of Kim Ki-Duk at his best.
Survive Style 5+Survive Style 5+
Buy new: £4.97 / Used from: £12.35
Wacky, weird and totally Japanese. Think of a Japanese version of Pulp Fiction and you’re only half way there.
In The Mood For Love (Special Edition 2 Disc) [2000]In The Mood For Love (Special Edition 2 Disc) [2000]
Buy new: £8.40 / Used from: £6.98
Wong Kar-Wai’s masterpiece.
Duelist [2007]Duelist [2007]
Buy new: £4.03
Very much style over substance but go along with it and you’ll have one of the most beautiful but simple love stories you'll have ever seen.
Millionaires' ExpressMillionaires' Express
Buy new: £4.00 / Used from: £12.40
In my opinion Sammo Hung’s best film. Pure Hong Kong action and comedy at its best.
Last Life In The Universe [2003]Last Life In The Universe [2003]
Buy new: £7.98 / Used from: £5.99
A nice gem of a film from my favourite Thai director.
PulsePulse
Buy new: £5.97 / Used from: £3.90
If you’re patient with this movie and get the plot than this is one of the scariest movies ever.
Election Vol.1Election Vol.1
Buy new: £12.16 / Used from: £3.98
Johhny To’s breath of new life into a done to death genre.
Welcome to DongmakgolWelcome to Dongmakgol
Buy new: £7.48
A Korean war film set in a small village. Another example of Korean cinema at it’s best.
Chinese Odyssey 2002 [2002]Chinese Odyssey 2002 [2002]
Buy new: £19.99 / Used from: £19.95
Produced by Wong Kar-Wai and starring an all-star cast (including Tony Leung) this film is an undiscovered gem.
Fearless [2006]Fearless [2006]
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £1.75
For me this is Jet Li showing some his best acting and martial arts skills of his career.
The Bow [2005]The Bow [2005]
Buy new: £17.84
Definitely for fans of Kim Ki-Duk this is as dark and controversial as ever.
New Police Story [2004]New Police Story [2004]
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Jackie’s return to Hong Kong film directed by Benny Chan. Probably the best Hong Kong martial arts film to come out within the last five years.
PTU - Police Tactical Unit [2003]PTU - Police Tactical Unit [2003]
Buy new: £9.98 / Used from: £7.00
Another flawless film from the king of Hong Kong thrillers Johnny To.
Suicide Club [2002] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Suicide Club [2002] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
Buy used from: £4.57
A very strange horror film that can be very difficult to follow, stick with it though and you’ll have an unforgettable and truly unique film.
Agitator [2001]Agitator [2001]
Buy new: £6.33 / Used from: £1.20
Probably for die hard Takeshi Miike and Yakuza fans but this is one of the best in the genre.
My Sassy Girl ( aka Yeopgijeogin geunyeo ) [ SUBTITLED ] [ IMPORT ]My Sassy Girl ( aka Yeopgijeogin geunyeo ) [ SUBTITLED ] [ IMPORT ]
This film will bring out the hopeless romantic in anyone. A must own for any Korean film fan.
Shunji Iwai's LOVE LETTER ( 1995 ) { import DVD plays UK region 2 }Shunji Iwai's LOVE LETTER ( 1995 ) { import DVD plays UK region 2 }
A touching and beautiful movie from my favoutire Japanese director Sunji Iwai.
The Host [2006] (2 -DISC EDITION)The Host [2006] (2 -DISC EDITION)
Buy new: £4.94 / Used from: £2.90
Not quite as perfect as everyone says but it’s still a pretty good film and deserves to be watched at least once.