Thread: Foreign (Kung Fu) movies

I just saw The Host and it is a very unconventional monster movie. They show you the monster right away, trick you in ways you honestly don't expect them to and show the characters and dramatic action with a minimum of dialogue.

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I've only seen the highly commercialized stuff like CTHD, Hero and Fearless. Even if I asked a buddy in H.K. for some recommendations, I don't know if the movies made it to the Americas.

There is this lady in chinatown here that has a lot of movies from thailand, HK, China, and even Korea. That's where I get most of my stuff...I'm lucky that way. If you have something like that around you, check out Shadowless Sword (a korean war epic).

Also, if anyone knows of any good films period, please tell me about them. I also Loved Wasabi (starring Jean Reno). Yeah, my taste are quirky

Seven Samurai isn't quite the genre you're asking about, but its a must see that might expand your horizons. Find the DVD from the Criterion Collection. Watch it once, then watch it a second time listening to the expert's commentary track.

Originally Posted by ScottS

Seven Samurai isn't quite the genre you're asking about, but its a must see that might expand your horizons. Find the DVD from the Criterion Collection. Watch it once, then watch it a second time listening to the expert's commentary track.

I'll take that further..any movie by Akira Kurasowa that I've seen has been very good. Highly recommended.

Seven Samurai is a classic. a must see for those who haven't.

Not trying to stick to any particular genre, just thought that the thread title would draw in movie buffs and I'd learn of some good ones. Anything is good as long as it is good