MAAC Review: BROTHERS BY BLOOD
Originally titled The Sound of Philadelphia, Brothers by Blood marks the English language debut of writer/director Jérémie Guez. Based on Peter Dexter’s novel Brotherly...
MAAC Review: REDEMPTION DAY
Soon to be released by Saban Films, Redemption Day marks the feature length directorial debut of Hicham Hajji. The main plot focuses on army veteran...
MAAC Review: SKYFIRE
It would seem that China is now the go to destination for Hollywood directors to transition towards once their fortunes have begun to wane...
MAAC Review: Wonder Woman 1984
The seemingly endless Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in countless film releases either being rescheduled or going direct to streaming. One of the most hotly...
MAAC Review: MAX CLOUD
The recently released Max Cloud is a clear change of pace and style for leading man Scott Adkins, with his latest being a full...
MAAC Review: SKYLIN3S
I must say that when I originally viewed the sci-fi movie Skyline (2010), I never imagined that it would have been the start of...
MAAC Review: VANGUARD
Originally scheduled for release at the start of the year before being delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Stanley Tong’s Vanguard has finally secured...
MAAC Review: JIU JITSU
Director Dimitri Logothetis reunites with his Kickboxer: Retaliation (2018) leading man Alain Moussi for martial arts actioner Jiu Jitsu, a decidedly bonkers sci-fi tale...
MAAC Review: CHICK FIGHT
In terms of martial arts movies, the underground fight tournament has always been a popular setting. The likes of Bloodsport (1987), Kickboxer (1989) and...
MAAC Review: JIANG ZIYA
Released last year to critical acclaim, the animated fantasy Ne Zha (2019) quickly went on to become a record breaker. Not only did it...
MAAC Review From Fantasia 2020: FOR THE SAKE OF VICIOUS
Having made its premier at Fantasia 2020, home invasion thriller For the Sake of Vicious is perfect viewing for the midnight movie crowd. Told...
MAAC Review: Disney’s MULAN
It’s finally here. After what seems like forever, Disney’s live action remake of Mulan is eventually upon us. After its release date had been...
MAAC Review From Fantasia 2020: SPL – SHA PO LANG (2005)
While there are only a handful of martial arts movies showing at the festival this year, the good people at Fantasia 2020 have made...
MAAC Review: TENET
With lockdown restrictions beginning to loosen, Christopher Nolan has given some us a reason to return to the cinema. His latest spectacular action thriller...
MAAC Review From Fantasia 2020: THE PAPER TIGERS
The martial arts films shown at Fantasia 2020 have featured lone Samurai’s taking on 500 men, MMA musicals and Donnie Yen battling police corruption....
MAAC Review From Fantasia 2020: A HERO NEVER DIES (1998)
Fantasia 2020 has been a great market for new releases this year. In amongst these they have also had the good foresight to include...
MAAC Review From Fantasia 2020: Chasing Dream
After failing to set the box office alight upon its release in China last year, Johnnie To's Chasing Dream will hopefully fare better Stateside...
MAAC Review From Fantasia 2020: A WITNESS OUT OF THE BLUE
Released in China last year, A Witness Out of the Blue is finally being released to Western audiences, forming part of Fantasia 2020's lineup.
While...
MAAC Review From Fantasia 2020: CRAZY SAMURAI MUSASHI
Tak Sakaguchi (or just Tak as he is now credited) is back once again to unleash all kinds of punishment on many unwitting opponents...
MAAC Review: THE PREY
I first became aware of director Jimmy Henderson with the release of his action packed Jailbreak (2017). Somewhat influenced by Gareth Evans' The Raid...
