The Drummer (Jin. gwu / 戰·鼓 -2007)

Starring:
Jaycee Chan - Sid
Tony Leung Ka Fai - Kwan
Angelica Lee - Hong Dou
Supporting Roles
Roy Cheung - Ah Chiu
Josie Ho - Sina
Kenneth Tsang - Stephen Ma
Hei-Yi Cheng - Carmen
Ruo-yu Liu - Lan Jie
Chih-chun Huang - Sifu
Glen Chin - Uncle Tak
Ken Lo - Long
Eugenia Yuan - Kwan's wife

Cocky Sid insults Ma in front of the latter's men, leading Ma to demand both of Sid's hands on a platter from Sid's father, Kwan (Tony Leung Ka-fai), who runs a rival gang but owes Ma a favor. Kwan tracks down Sid and dispatches him for safety to Taiwan, in the company of deputy gang leader Chiu (Roy Cheung).

Third reel finds bored Sid and ever-watchful Chiu in a Taiwanese village, above which Sid one day finds a reclusive community of Zen drummers who also practice tai chi and martial arts. Mesmerized by their open-air exercises, Sid asks to join -- and is tentatively accepted. He's equally mesmerized by their most junior member, Hong Dou (Lee Sinje, aka Angelica Lee, from "The Eye"), but she coquettishly snubs him.

Bi injects a fair measure of light comedy, leavening the gangster material and also making Sid a likeable ne'er-do-well. Latter's inauguration into the live-rough community is handled with charm and humor, and tight editing (with copious fadeouts) keeps things moving along. By never taking itself too seriously, pic manages to stir a spiritual element -- the mystical properties of traditional drumming -- into what is basically a genre movie.



Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! This was an excellent freakin' movie! I was so stupidified. I couldn't believe that Jackie Chan's son could act so admirably. I've seen him act before but it was the usual kung-fu Hong Kong hype. That's okay in itself but this movie was not anything close to the Hong Kong norm, in that their wasn't a bit of martial art action other than Tai-Chi.

This movie was about patience and loving yourself. Sometimes life gives you a door that you wouldn't normally take but sometimes that door is the better door to open even if it leads to climbing your way up than taking the easy way up on an elevator.

You could say this was about drumming but yet......no.

The movie, yes, did get slow sometimes but it was pleasant and I loved the way it flowed. It didn't stop and make you watch a scene for seconds....stop....another pretty scene....stop. Nope. The story started out fast......slowed....but stayed at a good pace...and then climaxed. Wow! Jaycee...I have more respect for you than ever.

Invisible Target (Nan er ben se,男儿本色-2007)

Starring:
Nicholas Tse - Detective Chan Chun
Jaycee Chan - Officer Wai King Ho
Shawn Yue - Inspector Carson Fong Yik Wei
Jacky Wu - Tien Yeng Seng
Andy On - Ronin Tien Yeng-Yee
Elanne Kwong - Leung Hoi Lam
Sam Lee - Ho Wing Keung

An armoured truck is secretly transporting $100 million for a U.S bank when it is hijacked by a band of robbers calling themselves the “Ronin Gang.” The gang blows up the truck and makes off with all the cash. Three young detectives, led by Chen Jin (Nicholas Tse), are soon assigned to prevent another massive bank robbery organized by the Ronin Gang.


OMG! I'm not a big fan of Chinese movies whatsoever but damn if this wasn't the shit! This was so kick-ass! I swoon with the testosterone action and the hot pheromones that surround this movie. Holy Enchilada!!! I'm in loooooooooove!

I couldn't stop yelling, ooooohing and aaaaaaahing to this. The moves were incredible. Jackie (Chan) you taught your son well! Sheesh, he looks EXACTLY like you! Holy Enchilada!

Now I know why I see forum boards all about Nicholas Tse. This guy rocks. Incorporate Shawn Yu and it's a freakin' wet panty fest!

The story was believable. Dang, if it didn't literally start off with a bang. The first 20 minutes you are glued to your seat and afraid to leave to miss the coolest action you'll see in a long freakin' time. Woo-hoo! Three hot guys, kung-fu, shoot'em up, round'em up action with even a few endearing moments that just add the right touch!

One of my favorites. Heading to Walmart tomorrow to pick up a copy. I actually saw it there but watched it online first before I spent $20. It'll be well worth it!!

Shawn Yue

Omg! OMG! OH MY GOD! I can't believe I found this pic! Risque? Hell yes! A little too much for my eyes! Oh my eyes!

Nicholas Tse

I'm in loooooooove! Why have I avoided all these movies with him in them. Whyyyyyyy? I've got some catchin' up to do!

Jaycee Chan

Yeah, that is Jackie's (Chan) son! I swear he was duplicated. There ain't no denying that boy is his!!!!