The best of Asian Cinema 2014? - Blu-ray Forum

Taipan · 01-05-2015, 10:29 PM

I'm looking for releases from the Asian cinema from last year. I haven't been keeping track of any films coming out from the Far East for some time. What are some of your favorites?

There have been some greats from South Korea over the years too.

Jasonic · 01-05-2015, 10:44 PM

I always try to keep myself up to date on Korean cinema. Certainly haven't seen everything, but overall from what I've seen it was a disappointing year. Summer blockbusters like The Admiral: Roaring Currents, No Tears for the Dead, and Kundo: Age of Rampant have all been stinkers in my opinion.

A Hard Day was pretty good though. Broken is another good one.

Other decent ones

The Divine Move
Confession
Thread of Lies
Miss Granny

Megalith · 01-05-2015, 10:46 PM

I don't bother watching Asian films any more. The production values are horrible.

Jasonic · 01-05-2015, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Megalith

I don't bother watching Asian films any more. The production values are horrible.

So very not true. You clearly are not watching the right ones.

Hucksta G · 01-05-2015, 10:56 PM

Check out Why Don't You Play in Hell?

Taipan · 01-05-2015, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Hucksta G

Check out Why Don't You Play in Hell?

Going to check that out!

Thanks!

Leonidas King · 01-07-2015, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Megalith

I don't bother watching Asian films any more. The production values are horrible.

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Originally Posted by Jasonic

So very not true. You clearly are not watching the right ones.

I'll admit I don't watch a lot of Asian films but from the ones I've seen they can even surpass any modern Hollywood film in terms of production value. Just last night I watched the Korean film "I Saw the Devil" and the production value on that one was on point. Also very old ones like Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Hero (Jet Li one). Come on Megalith!

newginafets · 01-05-2015, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Megalith

I don't bother watching Asian films any more. The production values are horrible.

Seriously? Go watch Michael Bay then.

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The Raid 2 was one of my faves.

Taipan · 01-05-2015, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasonic

I always try to keep myself up to date on Korean cinema. Certainly haven't seen everything, but overall from what I've seen it was a disappointing year. Summer blockbusters like The Admiral: Roaring Currents, No Tears for the Dead, and Kundo: Age of Rampant have all been stinkers in my opinion.

A Hard Day was pretty good though. Broken is another good one.

Other decent ones

The Divine Move
Confession
Thread of Lies
Miss Granny

Awesome.

Thanks Jasonic!

Mandalorian · 01-05-2015, 11:27 PM

Only one I've seen this year is The Raid 2, but it was great.

Taipan · 01-05-2015, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Megalith

I don't bother watching Asian films any more. The production values are horrible.

I can see where you are coming from. Sometimes films get made in studios with minimal budgets.

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Originally Posted by Jasonic

So very not true. You clearly are not watching the right ones.

I also know of many films that are fantastic with superb production values. Red Cliff is one prime example.

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Originally Posted by newginafets

Seriously? Go watch Michael Bay then.

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The Raid 2 was one of my faves.

funny!
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I have yet to watch Raid 2, but I plan on it sometime.

Jasonic · 01-05-2015, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Taipan

I also know of many films that are fantastic with superb production values. Red Cliff is one prime example.

John Woo is coming out with another two part epic called The Crossing. Actually part 1 already premiered in China last month, and I think part 2 in April. I've only read a couple reviews on part 1 and they didn't sound great, but I'm optimistic.

Taipan · 01-05-2015, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasonic

John Woo is coming out with another two part epic called The Crossing. Actually part 1 already premiered in China last month, and I think part 2 in April. I've only read a couple reviews on part 1 and they didn't sound great, but I'm optimistic.

I have to keep this on the radar. Maybe we will get part 2 in cinemas over here.

Thanks Jasonic!

ly000001 · 01-06-2015, 03:49 PM

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Thread of Lies

This gets my vote, too (note that it was the only new Asian movie I saw in 2014

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hamchuck1 · 01-06-2015, 05:17 PM

My Way - nicely made and pretty epic. It's like a mix of Saving Private Ryan and Legends of the Fall.

Quick - ridiculous but fun

These are not from 2014. But I believe 2011 and 2012.

01-05-2015, 10:29 PM	#1
Taipan Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2010 Location:In my theater room. Blu-ray collection:483 Trading Score:4	The best of Asian Cinema 2014? I'm looking for releases from the Asian cinema from last year. I haven't been keeping track of any films coming out from the Far East for some time. What are some of your favorites? There have been some greats from South Korea over the years too.

01-06-2015, 05:17 PM	#15
hamchuck1 Special Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Denver / Maine Trading Score:1	My Way - nicely made and pretty epic. It's like a mix of Saving Private Ryan and Legends of the Fall. Quick - ridiculous but fun These are not from 2014. But I believe 2011 and 2012. Last edited by hamchuck1; 01-06-2015 at 07:20 PM.

01-05-2015, 10:44 PM	#2
Jasonic Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Utah 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:877 Trading Score:115	I always try to keep myself up to date on Korean cinema. Certainly haven't seen everything, but overall from what I've seen it was a disappointing year. Summer blockbusters like The Admiral: Roaring Currents, No Tears for the Dead, and Kundo: Age of Rampant have all been stinkers in my opinion. A Hard Day was pretty good though. Broken is another good one. Other decent ones The Divine Move Confession Thread of Lies Miss Granny

01-05-2015, 10:46 PM	#3
Megalith Special Member Member since:Jan 2007	I don't bother watching Asian films any more. The production values are horrible.

01-05-2015, 10:56 PM	#5
Hucksta G Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:New Zealand 4K collection:119 Blu-ray collection:1000 DVD collection:378 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:5	Check out Why Don't You Play in Hell?

01-05-2015, 11:27 PM	#10
Mandalorian Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:1142 Blu-ray collection:2796 Trading Score:252	Only one I've seen this year is The Raid 2, but it was great.

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