Masked avenger movies are done best by the Chinese (and Mexicans, I guess)
This eagerly-awaited entry into the genre has already spawned its own fan group so expect follow-ups. The story is slight - Tong Can (pretty Raquel Xu) and her sister defend Chinatown from the bad guys - but who cares, it's the action and style that count. Bring on the popcorn:
Born in Harbin, Raquel Xu is rapidly emerging as a leading talent in the fantasy field, most recently in Sharp Teeth (2024) - already available on YouTube, YouKu and no doubt elsewhere :
By the way, you are probably aware most Chinese movies come in at around 70-75 mins whereas Western movies tend to be 90-120 mins. What do people think about that? I actually like the Chinese approach - I often think western movies drag - which isn't to say there aren't longer classics that deserve the extra minutes.
This eagerly-awaited entry into the genre has already spawned its own fan group so expect follow-ups. The story is slight - Tong Can (pretty Raquel Xu) and her sister defend Chinatown from the bad guys - but who cares, it's the action and style that count. Bring on the popcorn:
Born in Harbin, Raquel Xu is rapidly emerging as a leading talent in the fantasy field, most recently in Sharp Teeth (2024) - already available on YouTube, YouKu and no doubt elsewhere :
By the way, you are probably aware most Chinese movies come in at around 70-75 mins whereas Western movies tend to be 90-120 mins. What do people think about that? I actually like the Chinese approach - I often think western movies drag - which isn't to say there aren't longer classics that deserve the extra minutes.
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