Wai dor lei ah yut ho (2010) aka "Dream Home"

Violent thriller about Hong Kong's killer house prices.

Fong juk (2006) aka "Exiled"

Wild shootouts just about keep this confusing crime flick ticking along, but I expected more.

Saam gwok dzi gin lung se gap (2008) aka "Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon"

Hong Kong phooey.

Dai si gin (2004) aka "Breaking News"

Quite forward looking in respect to citizen journalism and social media, but that aside nothing really makes this HK action stand out above the norm.

Sun taam (2007) aka "Mad Detective"

Intense and insane.. all pretty much to be expected from a HK action flick, not seen much Asian cinema recently so this was relativley refreshing if not a classic.

3.5 stars

Gin gwai (2002) aka "The Eye"

Not really that scary, but enough in it's locker to keep your eyes from drifting.. NB Jessica Alba looks more Chinese than I remember.

3 stars

Chung Hing sam lam (1994) aka "Chungking Express"

To be honest I thought I was sitting down to a high octane HK action movie and then it turned out to be not just a love story but TWO love stories connected by a takeaway food stand.. But these are two beautifully crated pop-culture tales that made for perfect viewing on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

4 stars

Mou gaan dou III: Jung gik mou gaan (2003) aka "Infernal Affairs III"

I must admit that I was fully expecting The Godfather: Part III in this third installment of the HK set thrillers. Yet upon watching this ambitious part sequel/part prequel I was pleasantly surprised, not up to the standard of the previous two but still a worthwhile end to an excellent trilogy.

3.5 stars

Mou gaan dou II (2003) aka "Infernal Affairs II"

Hong Kong's answer to The Godfather really expands on the story and characters introduced in the first. A more ambitious and bold plot, sees a lesser focus on the 'moles' and more on the people higher up the food chain - both in the triads and OCTB. Gripping stuff.

4 stars

Mou gaan dou (2002) aka "Infernal Affairs"

This is the explosive Hong Kong remake of the 2006 hit The Departed ;-) A fantastic cat-and-mouse chase of a movie, which is surprising light on action, preferring to focus on character development and the driving of the story .. if you enjoyed The Departed then I urge you to see Infernal Affairs.

4.5 stars