Posted by skeeballpete at bordermanager.barton.ac.uk on February 06, 2002 at 03:49:15:
In Reply to: Fulltime Killer and shaolin soccer posted by The Schnoo on February 06, 2002 at 01:43:38:
Yeh, dude
i watched shaolin soccer on VCD from HK and i thought it was a brilliant film, what i'd give to be able to kick like that!!! haven't seen the other one you are talking about yet but i do agree with your thoughts on good films coming out of Japan and HongKong, have you seen Battle Royale? very good film, really recommend that one.
anyway, its nice to hear something not VA on the board!!
: Just wondering if anyone saw it.. there was a lot of talk about "best films of 2001" and I just wanted to chime in on one that i feel was the best... It's seriously one of the best, most fresh action films i've ever seen and definitely the best i've seen since hard boiled... did i mention it's hk? it is, this might turn a few people off, i dunno why, lots of great stuff came out of hk and japan last year (like brother or avalon) and lots more will come out i'm sure in this year, plus fulltime killer has andy lau in it, if you can escape this man's charm i'd like to see it. This movie is also directed by Johnnie To whom will be directing the Professional 2, so if you wanna see what he's capable of (and trust me, he's capable of a whole fucking lot) then check it out.
: Also, shaolin soccer, i didn't see anyone really mentioning this, what the fuck is that about? Seriously, i think this is the best movie of 2001, hands down, it's funny, exciting and just plain fucking cool... If the movie doesn't make you smile then you have a cold, cold heart... this is the feel good movie of last year, fuck amelie.. And it's directed and starred in by stephen chow, HE IS A GOD!
: Both of the movies are available on kick ass subtitled dvds that are really great editions to boot... www.pokerindustries.com is the place to grab them, don't worry, i don't work for them, but i spend so much money there and promote them so much they should just hire me on fulltime.
: anyway, thanks for listening to my shit,
: -The Schnoo