<![CDATA[Amped Asia Forums - Asian Entertainment Forums - Chinese Reviews]]> http://www.ampedasia.com/forums/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:03:15 -0600 MyBB <![CDATA[Lust, Caution (色，戒)]]> http://www.ampedasia.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=15547 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:20:31 -0500 http://www.ampedasia.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=15547 Lust, Caution (色，戒)

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Directed By: Ang Lee [李安]
Approximate Run Time: Original 157 min / Edited 148 min
Rated: Original NC-17 / Edited R
Available in: Mandarin, Japanese, English, Hindi, Shanghainese, Cantonese

The cast, from what I could decipher:
Tony Leung Chiu Wai ... Mr. Yee (易先生)
Wei Tang ... Wong Chia Chi / Mrs. Mak (王佳芝／麥太太)
Joan Chen ... Mrs. Yee (易太太)
Lee-Hom Wang ... Kuang Yu Min (鄺裕民)

Plot:
Set in Hong Kong and Shanghai when China was invaded by the Japanese Imperial Army, a group of Chinese university students from LingNan University plot to infiltrate and assassinate the enemy's top special agent / recuiter by using a beautiful young woman as bait. When the girl falls for the enemy and is given a colored ring... lust, caution abounds.

My take:
This was a stunning piece of art. I was a little disappointed in how much graphic sex was in there; I didn't really think it was necessary to have so many. >_< In the edited version, there are less sex scenes... so if you don't like fast-forwarding, the edited version may be better.
Tony Leung and Lee-Hom Wang are famous actors and it was wonderful to see them working together in the film. Leung plays the antagonist while Lee-Hom was the ringleader of the cute but earnest university students. The movie is classified as an espionage thriller, but there are hints of romance as well. In the beginning, we see the female protagonist phone her contacts [and this part confused me] but afterwards she flashes back to the recent events. The audience will spend most of the movie in her memories as she reflects on how she arrived at the moment the movie began. The conclusion occurs after she --and we-- catch up to the present. We move beyond to the final event in her life.
I thought this was a beautiful movie. Some parts were a bit violent and again, I don't believe that much sex was really necessary for the film. However, it is based on a supposedly true story written by Eileen Chang in 1979. Some may call it a horrible film and you may agree, but this is definitely one movie you should not miss.

Final Rating: 92%

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Like the review? Love it? Hate it? Send me a PM letting me know what I could do better. :]]]> Lust, Caution (色，戒)

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Directed By: Ang Lee [李安]
Approximate Run Time: Original 157 min / Edited 148 min
Rated: Original NC-17 / Edited R
Available in: Mandarin, Japanese, English, Hindi, Shanghainese, Cantonese

The cast, from what I could decipher:
Tony Leung Chiu Wai ... Mr. Yee (易先生)
Wei Tang ... Wong Chia Chi / Mrs. Mak (王佳芝／麥太太)
Joan Chen ... Mrs. Yee (易太太)
Lee-Hom Wang ... Kuang Yu Min (鄺裕民)

Plot:
Set in Hong Kong and Shanghai when China was invaded by the Japanese Imperial Army, a group of Chinese university students from LingNan University plot to infiltrate and assassinate the enemy's top special agent / recuiter by using a beautiful young woman as bait. When the girl falls for the enemy and is given a colored ring... lust, caution abounds.

My take:
This was a stunning piece of art. I was a little disappointed in how much graphic sex was in there; I didn't really think it was necessary to have so many. >_< In the edited version, there are less sex scenes... so if you don't like fast-forwarding, the edited version may be better.
Tony Leung and Lee-Hom Wang are famous actors and it was wonderful to see them working together in the film. Leung plays the antagonist while Lee-Hom was the ringleader of the cute but earnest university students. The movie is classified as an espionage thriller, but there are hints of romance as well. In the beginning, we see the female protagonist phone her contacts [and this part confused me] but afterwards she flashes back to the recent events. The audience will spend most of the movie in her memories as she reflects on how she arrived at the moment the movie began. The conclusion occurs after she --and we-- catch up to the present. We move beyond to the final event in her life.
I thought this was a beautiful movie. Some parts were a bit violent and again, I don't believe that much sex was really necessary for the film. However, it is based on a supposedly true story written by Eileen Chang in 1979. Some may call it a horrible film and you may agree, but this is definitely one movie you should not miss.

Final Rating: 92%

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Like the review? Love it? Hate it? Send me a PM letting me know what I could do better. :]]]> <![CDATA[The Secret of the Magic Gourd, (宝葫芦的秘密), or The Magic Gourd]]> http://www.ampedasia.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=15531 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:32:06 -0500 http://www.ampedasia.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=15531 The Secret of the Magic Gourd, (宝葫芦的秘密), or The Magic Gourd

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Directed By: John Chu; Frankie Chung
Approximate Run Time: 85 minutes
Rated: G

The cast, from what I could decipher:
Qilong Zhu ... Wang Bao
Peisi Chen ... Bao Hu Lu
Gigi Leung ... Miss Liu
Drake Johnston ... Raymond (voice)
Ching Wan Lau ... Magic Gourd (voice)

Plot:
A young dreamer desires to have the ability to get what he wants with little to no work. Soon thereafter, he discovers a talking magical gourd that can grant his every wish.

My take:
This is a cute film! I was actually surprised and a little skeptic when I found out that a Disney movie had come from China, but I found it decent! It has recently been released in the US in an English version with Mandarin and Cantonese voice options, so it is available, if rare. The movie itself is aimed toward a younger audience in an attempt to teach them that working for your goals is much better than having everything handed to you. The animation at first is a bit shoddy but after a while you barely even notice it except for, of course, the talking gourd. The interaction between human actors and animations is extremely smooth while the plot seems reasonably plausible and a bit transparent. This is a wonderful kids movie filled with toys, amazement, and innocence. Although I personally probably wouldn't watch the movie again, I definitely recommend the film to anyone with kids or anyone who's still a kid at heart.

Final Rating: 84%

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]]> The Secret of the Magic Gourd, (宝葫芦的秘密), or The Magic Gourd

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Directed By: John Chu; Frankie Chung
Approximate Run Time: 85 minutes
Rated: G

The cast, from what I could decipher:
Qilong Zhu ... Wang Bao
Peisi Chen ... Bao Hu Lu
Gigi Leung ... Miss Liu
Drake Johnston ... Raymond (voice)
Ching Wan Lau ... Magic Gourd (voice)

Plot:
A young dreamer desires to have the ability to get what he wants with little to no work. Soon thereafter, he discovers a talking magical gourd that can grant his every wish.

My take:
This is a cute film! I was actually surprised and a little skeptic when I found out that a Disney movie had come from China, but I found it decent! It has recently been released in the US in an English version with Mandarin and Cantonese voice options, so it is available, if rare. The movie itself is aimed toward a younger audience in an attempt to teach them that working for your goals is much better than having everything handed to you. The animation at first is a bit shoddy but after a while you barely even notice it except for, of course, the talking gourd. The interaction between human actors and animations is extremely smooth while the plot seems reasonably plausible and a bit transparent. This is a wonderful kids movie filled with toys, amazement, and innocence. Although I personally probably wouldn't watch the movie again, I definitely recommend the film to anyone with kids or anyone who's still a kid at heart.

Final Rating: 84%

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]]> <![CDATA[Kung Fu Dunk]]> http://www.ampedasia.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=14289 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:22:12 -0600 http://www.ampedasia.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=14289 [Image: 419pxkungfudunkposter.jpg]

Kung Fu Dunk also known by its former title Slam Dunk, is a 2008 Mandarin live-action film. It was directed by Taiwanese director Chu Yin-Ping and filmed in Taiwan and mainland China. The film was previously titled Slam Dunk, but later the title has been changed to avoid confusion with the Slam Dunk manga and anime series. The filming, however, conveyed a strong flavour of Hong Kong films, reminiscent of movies like Shaolin Soccer.

Cast:

Jay Chou as Shi Jie
Charlene Choi as Li-Li (Lily)
Wilson Chen
Eric Tsang
Baron Chen
Wang Gang
Will Liu
Ng Man Tat

PLOT:

The film revolves around an orphaned boy called Fang Shi Jie (Jay Chou), who grew up in a kung fu school and becomes a talented basketball player.

The story begin when he met Wang Li. wang li was too amazed with this young boy. Li convinces Shi Jie to help them make some money for themsleves. After eating, they go to a Casino owned by one of Wang Li's old friend's son, Brother Hu. There, Shi Jie wins hundreds of dollars playing darts. The resulting fight causes thousands of dollars worth of damage. and because of this Shi Jie is expelled in kung fu school.

Shi Jie is once again sitting on the park bench where he met Wang Li, who is still there. On the pretext of helping him search for his family, Wang Li invites him to play basketball at 'First University' as the new star of its basketball team. Meanwhile, Wang Li capitalizes on media interest in Shi-Jie to make money.

After joining the basketball team, Shi-Jie finds that Li-Li (Lily) (Charlene Choi) whom he had admired for a long time is the sister of Ting Wei (Bo-Lin Chen), the leader of the basketball team. Shi Jie is desperate to draw her attention. Therefore, he attempts to compete with Xiao Lan (Baron Chen), who is Li-Li's idol. The competition between Shi Jie and Xiao Lan generates an unstable atmosphere within the team. After Ting Wei counsels Shi Jie, the basketball team becomes more unified. Meanwhile, he helped Shi Jie combine his foundation of Kung-Fu skills into basketball techniques, which in turn brings his skills into full play and helps the team win many rounds of the inter-varsity tournament.

after a long time of searching finally, Shi Jie discovered that his dad is the richest man in Asia. He later visit the dad, and discover why he was abandoned. His dad insisted him on his trip to London. Later that night Shi Jie decided to stay with Wang Li instead, who later suggested to him something greater than basketball--the Olympics.

the movie is just great as it was expected. what makes this movie special is that this movie is a combination of total package of entertainment. their is fun, excitement, action, romance and drama. all in one. what impress me much is when Shi Jie met his biological dad and knowing he's the richest man in Asia he'd stay simple and a man with full dreams. aside from it though he can win a game just by himself but then then realized that not just a game of how you play well but its a teamwork that makes a game win.

TRIVIA:

In the initial planning for filming, director Chu Yin-Ping wanted NBA player Yao Ming to make a cameo appearance in the film. However, he is unlikely to do so due to injuries.

Chinese sports commentator Huang Jianxiang makes a guest appearance where he commentates on a match. The final minutes of this match is a parody of Huang's live-action commentary of the Australia-Italy match at the 2006 World Cup that garnered international attention
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Kung Fu Dunk also known by its former title Slam Dunk, is a 2008 Mandarin live-action film. It was directed by Taiwanese director Chu Yin-Ping and filmed in Taiwan and mainland China. The film was previously titled Slam Dunk, but later the title has been changed to avoid confusion with the Slam Dunk manga and anime series. The filming, however, conveyed a strong flavour of Hong Kong films, reminiscent of movies like Shaolin Soccer.

Cast:

Jay Chou as Shi Jie
Charlene Choi as Li-Li (Lily)
Wilson Chen
Eric Tsang
Baron Chen
Wang Gang
Will Liu
Ng Man Tat

PLOT:

The film revolves around an orphaned boy called Fang Shi Jie (Jay Chou), who grew up in a kung fu school and becomes a talented basketball player.

The story begin when he met Wang Li. wang li was too amazed with this young boy. Li convinces Shi Jie to help them make some money for themsleves. After eating, they go to a Casino owned by one of Wang Li's old friend's son, Brother Hu. There, Shi Jie wins hundreds of dollars playing darts. The resulting fight causes thousands of dollars worth of damage. and because of this Shi Jie is expelled in kung fu school.

Shi Jie is once again sitting on the park bench where he met Wang Li, who is still there. On the pretext of helping him search for his family, Wang Li invites him to play basketball at 'First University' as the new star of its basketball team. Meanwhile, Wang Li capitalizes on media interest in Shi-Jie to make money.

After joining the basketball team, Shi-Jie finds that Li-Li (Lily) (Charlene Choi) whom he had admired for a long time is the sister of Ting Wei (Bo-Lin Chen), the leader of the basketball team. Shi Jie is desperate to draw her attention. Therefore, he attempts to compete with Xiao Lan (Baron Chen), who is Li-Li's idol. The competition between Shi Jie and Xiao Lan generates an unstable atmosphere within the team. After Ting Wei counsels Shi Jie, the basketball team becomes more unified. Meanwhile, he helped Shi Jie combine his foundation of Kung-Fu skills into basketball techniques, which in turn brings his skills into full play and helps the team win many rounds of the inter-varsity tournament.

after a long time of searching finally, Shi Jie discovered that his dad is the richest man in Asia. He later visit the dad, and discover why he was abandoned. His dad insisted him on his trip to London. Later that night Shi Jie decided to stay with Wang Li instead, who later suggested to him something greater than basketball--the Olympics.

the movie is just great as it was expected. what makes this movie special is that this movie is a combination of total package of entertainment. their is fun, excitement, action, romance and drama. all in one. what impress me much is when Shi Jie met his biological dad and knowing he's the richest man in Asia he'd stay simple and a man with full dreams. aside from it though he can win a game just by himself but then then realized that not just a game of how you play well but its a teamwork that makes a game win.

TRIVIA:

In the initial planning for filming, director Chu Yin-Ping wanted NBA player Yao Ming to make a cameo appearance in the film. However, he is unlikely to do so due to injuries.

Chinese sports commentator Huang Jianxiang makes a guest appearance where he commentates on a match. The final minutes of this match is a parody of Huang's live-action commentary of the Australia-Italy match at the 2006 World Cup that garnered international attention
]]> <![CDATA[Assembly from 2007]]> http://www.ampedasia.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=13445 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:57:32 -0500 http://www.ampedasia.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=13445
Based On Yang Jinyuan Novel

Director: Feng Xiaogang
Screenplay: Liu Heng
Cinematographer: Lu Yue

Zhang Hanyu as Gu Zidi

Story:
About a military unit in the great and latest civil war in China: Guomintang Vs Red army. This unit is sent to the front in order to hold the frontline against a vast amount of enemies while they are ignorant to the fact that their own main force is retreating. They are regarded as "expendable".
The unit is later "forgotten" and Gu Zidi (Hanyu) seeks to restore the name and honour of the forgotten unit. In his quest he discovers how things have changed in the society and he is entangled in the mighty web of the communist government and officials. Only with his own will, might and preserverence he will succeed in his quest.

Rating: 10/10
A really impressive peace of work. A work of Art. This is probably the best Chinese modern war movie ever made. I really enjoyed this movie the first time, second time and third time I watched it and I still want to watch it again. The fighting scenes are brilliant, vast inspired by "Saving Private Ryan" filming techniques, and it gives the viewer the extra adrenaline kick and viewing pleasure as if you where there with them.
Some of the scenes after the war are powerfull in their own way and gives us an indication of the main characters stubborness and will to succeed. The ending is of course pro Communist and hails the values of men and women who fought for their country.]]>
Based On Yang Jinyuan Novel

Director: Feng Xiaogang
Screenplay: Liu Heng
Cinematographer: Lu Yue

Zhang Hanyu as Gu Zidi

Story:
About a military unit in the great and latest civil war in China: Guomintang Vs Red army. This unit is sent to the front in order to hold the frontline against a vast amount of enemies while they are ignorant to the fact that their own main force is retreating. They are regarded as "expendable".
The unit is later "forgotten" and Gu Zidi (Hanyu) seeks to restore the name and honour of the forgotten unit. In his quest he discovers how things have changed in the society and he is entangled in the mighty web of the communist government and officials. Only with his own will, might and preserverence he will succeed in his quest.

Rating: 10/10
A really impressive peace of work. A work of Art. This is probably the best Chinese modern war movie ever made. I really enjoyed this movie the first time, second time and third time I watched it and I still want to watch it again. The fighting scenes are brilliant, vast inspired by "Saving Private Ryan" filming techniques, and it gives the viewer the extra adrenaline kick and viewing pleasure as if you where there with them.
Some of the scenes after the war are powerfull in their own way and gives us an indication of the main characters stubborness and will to succeed. The ending is of course pro Communist and hails the values of men and women who fought for their country.]]> <![CDATA[Hero Review]]> http://www.ampedasia.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=10714 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:05:42 -0500 http://www.ampedasia.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=10714 <![CDATA[Mars Vs. Venus]]> http://www.ampedasia.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=5467 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:31:43 -0500 http://www.ampedasia.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=5467
this drama series is a singapore production.. and i seriously dunno y, bt there is no local drama that i have seen tt has a 'prince' in it, unlike taiwan dramas.. so if u enjoy e 'omg he's damn cute' guy factor, then tis is probably not for you..

the story line is centered more on how people deal with their relationship problems, its very interesting as it shows 2 method how a problem can be solved and what is the outcome..

for example, when the husband comes home.. then he imagines that the wife will be ready to welcome him back home.. and he's happily imagining that when he opens the door to his wife scolding his son for playing with fire and the dinner being burnt on the stove.. they also have lots of subtitles that says something like, men will be very happy if the women is quiet, but women will be very angry when men is quiet..

its actually more of a comedy, with a lot of real-life stuff added inside.. and i would rate this a 85%.. the other 15% is that.. erm.. its not me to criticize the singapore government but i seriously think that they are trying to use shows to pass the message to singaporeans that we should marry and have children and that sorta stuff... so at points of the show, it will turn a bit into a documentary of sorts..]]>
this drama series is a singapore production.. and i seriously dunno y, bt there is no local drama that i have seen tt has a 'prince' in it, unlike taiwan dramas.. so if u enjoy e 'omg he's damn cute' guy factor, then tis is probably not for you..

the story line is centered more on how people deal with their relationship problems, its very interesting as it shows 2 method how a problem can be solved and what is the outcome..

for example, when the husband comes home.. then he imagines that the wife will be ready to welcome him back home.. and he's happily imagining that when he opens the door to his wife scolding his son for playing with fire and the dinner being burnt on the stove.. they also have lots of subtitles that says something like, men will be very happy if the women is quiet, but women will be very angry when men is quiet..

its actually more of a comedy, with a lot of real-life stuff added inside.. and i would rate this a 85%.. the other 15% is that.. erm.. its not me to criticize the singapore government but i seriously think that they are trying to use shows to pass the message to singaporeans that we should marry and have children and that sorta stuff... so at points of the show, it will turn a bit into a documentary of sorts..]]> <![CDATA[Police Story 5]]> http://www.ampedasia.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=3480 Fri, 06 Apr 2007 04:18:54 -0500 http://www.ampedasia.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=3480


Police Story 5 is one of the master Piece of Jakie Chan's actor life. In that movie, he didn't show any move funny. All have very detail facts. Charlene Choi, who is also in Twins Effect 2, also in that movie. That movie discusses about the wrong direction of Father to Son. I like that movie. Our asian families usually depend on father. If father told you not to do a thing, it'll be the rule to the whole family. It'll be very upset. Most of the Asians obedient to that law. Because of Confusious ( may be wrong spelling), most of chinese once ruled countries got that law except India and Myanmar. Is there anyone who don't like my opinions?]]>


Police Story 5 is one of the master Piece of Jakie Chan's actor life. In that movie, he didn't show any move funny. All have very detail facts. Charlene Choi, who is also in Twins Effect 2, also in that movie. That movie discusses about the wrong direction of Father to Son. I like that movie. Our asian families usually depend on father. If father told you not to do a thing, it'll be the rule to the whole family. It'll be very upset. Most of the Asians obedient to that law. Because of Confusious ( may be wrong spelling), most of chinese once ruled countries got that law except India and Myanmar. Is there anyone who don't like my opinions?]]> <![CDATA[Love On A Diet Movie Review]]> http://www.ampedasia.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2643 Thu, 01 Mar 2007 19:40:04 -0600 http://www.ampedasia.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2643

The synopsis:
Mini-Mo is Chinese and is originally from Hong Kong but now resides in Japan. Years ago she was in love with a pianist by the name of Kurokawa. Then they were forced to part. From that, it made her depressed and drove her to eat non- stop. Now, ten years later, she's up to three hundred pounds....>.< Kurokawa: now is famous and tours the country having silently Mini shows up at every concert. Kurokawa can't recognize her anymore, which drives Mini into a major depression.
Now switch over to Fatty, an equally overweight knife salesman who accidentally becomes Mini's friend and confidant. She hangs on to him because she feels she has nothing left, and Fatty takes to her only after he discovers that she's really a sweet girl beneath all those pounds.
Out of the Blues, Kurokawa reveals his still-strong feelings for Mini on a national radio program. A long time ago, they made a promise that if the two ever lost track of one another, they would meet ten years in the future at a particular place. Mini wants to meet him, but she's afraid he'll reject her current form.
Seeing Mini sink further into despair bothers Fatty, so he makes a deal with her. In the six months until she is to meet Kurokawa, he'll help her lose all that weight so she can appear before Kurokawa as the girl he once knew. It's tough going at first, but their mutual friendship brings them closer to their goal, and closer to each other...

So who will Mimi pick???.......

Watch and FIND OUT! =]

My opinion on the storyline:
Good in length. Very cute and Funny at the same time =]

Characters and actors:
Mini Mo - Sammi Cheng
Fatty - Andy Lau
Kurokawa - Rikiya Kurokawa

My Thoughts:
This is a pretty old chinese movie however I loved it. Loved Sammi Cheng and Andy Lau =].

Conclusion:
Recommend movie for everyone =]]]>

The synopsis:
Mini-Mo is Chinese and is originally from Hong Kong but now resides in Japan. Years ago she was in love with a pianist by the name of Kurokawa. Then they were forced to part. From that, it made her depressed and drove her to eat non- stop. Now, ten years later, she's up to three hundred pounds....>.< Kurokawa: now is famous and tours the country having silently Mini shows up at every concert. Kurokawa can't recognize her anymore, which drives Mini into a major depression.
Now switch over to Fatty, an equally overweight knife salesman who accidentally becomes Mini's friend and confidant. She hangs on to him because she feels she has nothing left, and Fatty takes to her only after he discovers that she's really a sweet girl beneath all those pounds.
Out of the Blues, Kurokawa reveals his still-strong feelings for Mini on a national radio program. A long time ago, they made a promise that if the two ever lost track of one another, they would meet ten years in the future at a particular place. Mini wants to meet him, but she's afraid he'll reject her current form.
Seeing Mini sink further into despair bothers Fatty, so he makes a deal with her. In the six months until she is to meet Kurokawa, he'll help her lose all that weight so she can appear before Kurokawa as the girl he once knew. It's tough going at first, but their mutual friendship brings them closer to their goal, and closer to each other...

So who will Mimi pick???.......

Watch and FIND OUT! =]

My opinion on the storyline:
Good in length. Very cute and Funny at the same time =]

Characters and actors:
Mini Mo - Sammi Cheng
Fatty - Andy Lau
Kurokawa - Rikiya Kurokawa

My Thoughts:
This is a pretty old chinese movie however I loved it. Loved Sammi Cheng and Andy Lau =].

Conclusion:
Recommend movie for everyone =]]]> <![CDATA[Diva Ah Hey Movie Review]]> http://www.ampedasia.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1870 Sat, 06 Jan 2007 13:16:16 -0600 http://www.ampedasia.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1870

The synopsis:
DIVA AH HEY tells a story about Ah Hey, a poor young girl who comes from a struggling, fishing family, wishing to have a career in the music industry. She begs her father to introduce her to to Harry, an old family friend who currently manages the career of new idol singer Shadow. Of course Harry shoots Ah Hey down with no hesitation. However hires her to be an assistant. Soon she working with idol singer Shadow, Harry, and Wing, the company chauffeur. However working with these people can be hard when Harry thinks Shadow has no talent, because the truth is she can't sing.... the only reason Harry is managing Shadow is because his boss likes her. One day Shadow is supose to sing for recording, but due to her laziness and irresponsible ways she insist to leave and playfully says to let Ah Hey sing in her place. To everyone surpraise Ah Hey sings Shadow's song with a great voice. Which becomes Shadow's hit song. Harry loses his mind because he doesn't want to reveal the truth that Shadow's singing voice is actually Ah Heys'. He ends up asking Ah Hey to sing all the songs in Shadow's new album. Ah Hey accepts. But when a scandal forces Shadow to step down from a performance, can Ah Hey save the day and find her dream?

My opinion on the storyline:
Good length, Interesting storyling.

Characters and actors:
Ah Hey - Charlene Choi
Harry - Jordan Chan
Shadow - Niki Chow
Wing - Shawn Yu

My thoughts:
I Love the song that Ah Hey sings for Shadow in the movie. =]

Conclusion:
Another Recommend movie to enjoy =].]]>

The synopsis:
DIVA AH HEY tells a story about Ah Hey, a poor young girl who comes from a struggling, fishing family, wishing to have a career in the music industry. She begs her father to introduce her to to Harry, an old family friend who currently manages the career of new idol singer Shadow. Of course Harry shoots Ah Hey down with no hesitation. However hires her to be an assistant. Soon she working with idol singer Shadow, Harry, and Wing, the company chauffeur. However working with these people can be hard when Harry thinks Shadow has no talent, because the truth is she can't sing.... the only reason Harry is managing Shadow is because his boss likes her. One day Shadow is supose to sing for recording, but due to her laziness and irresponsible ways she insist to leave and playfully says to let Ah Hey sing in her place. To everyone surpraise Ah Hey sings Shadow's song with a great voice. Which becomes Shadow's hit song. Harry loses his mind because he doesn't want to reveal the truth that Shadow's singing voice is actually Ah Heys'. He ends up asking Ah Hey to sing all the songs in Shadow's new album. Ah Hey accepts. But when a scandal forces Shadow to step down from a performance, can Ah Hey save the day and find her dream?

My opinion on the storyline:
Good length, Interesting storyling.

Characters and actors:
Ah Hey - Charlene Choi
Harry - Jordan Chan
Shadow - Niki Chow
Wing - Shawn Yu

My thoughts:
I Love the song that Ah Hey sings for Shadow in the movie. =]

Conclusion:
Another Recommend movie to enjoy =].]]> <![CDATA[Pirated Copy]]> http://www.ampedasia.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1413 Wed, 13 Dec 2006 01:21:43 -0600 http://www.ampedasia.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1413 Chinese Reviews section. Why not start with something a bit obscure...

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Pirated Copy (2004)

Director, Screenwriter: He Jianjun
Production Designer: Zhang Jun-Zhao
Screenwriter: Cui Zi'en
Cinematographer: Yuan Dequiang
Editor: Gao Bojie
Sound/Sound Designer: Liu Shenshen
Production Designer: Su Fang
Producer: Zhu Ri Kun
Score: Bao Luo
Costume Designer: Jin Ling
Principal Cast: Yu Bo, Wang Ya Mei, Hu Xiaoguang, Qimuge Naren, Zi Qi, Wan Chang
Summary
A portrait of contemporary Chinese society based on the ubiquitous illegal trade in pirated DVDs.

Review
Art-house darling He Jianjun went digital in 2004 to tell his story about the DVD piracy market in China. The film follows several characters all involved with piracy in some capacity. Everyone from publishers, distributors, and customers are represented. Having said all of that this film isn't an expose on the topic, but rather uses it as a backdrop to tell the story about the lives of these people. It is at once harsh and sympathetic about the market and in a deeper sense is a commentary on modern-day China's infatuation with Western culture. The film itself is non-linear and doesn't conform to glossy filmmaking. It's gritty and shot with a sort of reckless abandon that the digital form lends itself perfectly for.

Everything is shot handheld which can be a bit nauseating during scenes with lots of camera movement (especially the chase scenes). The use of digital as opposed to film also serves an expressive function in that the film deals with digital piracy and the grainy digital look mirrors the prominence of bootlegs being watched on TV's in the film itself. The homage to many films is enjoyable (especially the Pulp Fiction and wkw references). It's a film lover's dream but it isn't bogged down with being referential. An interesting and entertaining film that walks the fine line of impartiality on a very hot topic.]]> Chinese Reviews section. Why not start with something a bit obscure...

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Pirated Copy (2004)

Director, Screenwriter: He Jianjun
Production Designer: Zhang Jun-Zhao
Screenwriter: Cui Zi'en
Cinematographer: Yuan Dequiang
Editor: Gao Bojie
Sound/Sound Designer: Liu Shenshen
Production Designer: Su Fang
Producer: Zhu Ri Kun
Score: Bao Luo
Costume Designer: Jin Ling
Principal Cast: Yu Bo, Wang Ya Mei, Hu Xiaoguang, Qimuge Naren, Zi Qi, Wan Chang
Summary
A portrait of contemporary Chinese society based on the ubiquitous illegal trade in pirated DVDs.

Review
Art-house darling He Jianjun went digital in 2004 to tell his story about the DVD piracy market in China. The film follows several characters all involved with piracy in some capacity. Everyone from publishers, distributors, and customers are represented. Having said all of that this film isn't an expose on the topic, but rather uses it as a backdrop to tell the story about the lives of these people. It is at once harsh and sympathetic about the market and in a deeper sense is a commentary on modern-day China's infatuation with Western culture. The film itself is non-linear and doesn't conform to glossy filmmaking. It's gritty and shot with a sort of reckless abandon that the digital form lends itself perfectly for.

Everything is shot handheld which can be a bit nauseating during scenes with lots of camera movement (especially the chase scenes). The use of digital as opposed to film also serves an expressive function in that the film deals with digital piracy and the grainy digital look mirrors the prominence of bootlegs being watched on TV's in the film itself. The homage to many films is enjoyable (especially the Pulp Fiction and wkw references). It's a film lover's dream but it isn't bogged down with being referential. An interesting and entertaining film that walks the fine line of impartiality on a very hot topic.]]>