Recommend me some Asian movies please! - Blu-ray Forum

Ares84 · 02-09-2009, 04:47 PM

Thanks guys but most of these are set in today's world. What I'm looking for is something that's set before the 1700's. You know?

About Samurai, Shogun, Acient China...etc.

The Guilty Party · 02-09-2009, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ares84

Thanks guys but most of these are set in today's world. What I'm looking for is something that's set before the 1700's. You know?

About Samurai, Shogun, Acient China...etc.

Mongol

graf1k · 02-09-2009, 06:06 PM

Unfortunately a lot of really great Asian films aren't on Blu yet, specifically the selection of S. Korean and Japanese movies is very limited.

That said, of what is available, most are quite good. I personally own Oldboy, I'm A Cyborg and The Host, but I would definitely recommend at least Infernal Affairs and Infernal Affairs II and Taegukgi. I understand Mongol, SPL, Ip Man & Exile are very good (BTW VHS4Ever, I believe Mongol is technically a Kazakhstani/Russian film) too.

As for good Asian movies not on Blu, there are a ton but I'd recommend looking out for the following: Lady Vengeance, Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, JSA: Joint Security Area, Save the Green Planet, Memories of Murder (fantastic film!), Electric Dragon 80,000 Volts, Survive Style 5+, Zatoichi, The President's Last Bang and A Bittersweet Life to name a few of my personal favorites.

kpkelley · 02-09-2009, 06:09 PM

One that a lot of people seem to overlook is Lust, Caution which is a very good erotic espionage thriller.

caheaton · 02-09-2009, 06:23 PM

Sounds like "Curse of the Golden Flower" is what you're looking for. It's a fantastic looking movie, has a good story filled with political intrigue and some nice battles. (and it stars one of the best actresses in Chinese film...Gong Li)
Craig

JamesKurtovich · 02-09-2009, 06:26 PM

Seven Samurai

crazy88 · 02-09-2009, 06:28 PM

CJ7!

Stephen Chow is the man!

P@t_Mtl · 02-09-2009, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caheaton

Sounds like "Curse of the Golden Flower" is what you're looking for. It's a fantastic looking movie, has a good story filled with political intrigue and some nice battles. (and it stars one of the best actresses in Chinese film...Gong Li)
Craig

Very good suggestion, this movie is great.

fdm · 02-09-2009, 06:51 PM

Haven't seen it myself, but Ashes Of Time Redux satisfies your criteria. UK import, region free. Presumably you were looking for blu-ray titles.

[Myself, not that fond of Mongol, but it does too.]

Kyo28 · 02-09-2009, 07:06 PM

Here are some Asian Blu-rays I can recommend:

- Gegege no Kitaro : great movie if you're into Youkai
- Monkey Magic (Saiyuuki is the original title) : remake, but still good. The Blu isn't out yet, but I saw the movie on TV and for that price, it's worth a blind buy

Last Samurai is a movie I'd like to recommend for the performance of Ken Watanabe alone, but it's a pity they just had to throw Tom Cruise in there (he really sticks out of the movie, in a bad way). However, western versions of the movie don't have Japanese audio, so you'd better avoid it like the plague and get the Japanese release instead.

Mobe1969 · 02-09-2009, 08:11 PM

I just saw The Guard Post. Freaking awesome.

true2_blu · 02-10-2009, 08:26 PM

On Blu-ray:
Redcliff
Fearless
SPL
A Battle of Wits
Exiled

Not yet on Blu but on DVD
Election
Triad Election

doctorD · 02-09-2009, 06:54 PM

don't know if this is your kind of movie but "Chungking Express" (Criterion release) just came out on Blu ray a few weeks ago.

Also, probably not many peoples favorite movie but I actually enjoyed "House of Fury" which is a martial arts movie.

Didn't see anyone mention it but Bruce Lee's "Enter the Dragon" is on Blu ray as well.

ihategiantspiders · 02-09-2009, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ares84

Thanks guys but most of these are set in today's world. What I'm looking for is something that's set before the 1700's. You know?

About Samurai, Shogun, Acient China...etc.

Lady snowblood, you won't be disappointed

(was the primary template for Kill Bill)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMlONL-BR2M

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02-09-2009, 04:47 PM	#1
Ares84 Junior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:New York City Blu-ray collection:156	Thanks guys but most of these are set in today's world. What I'm looking for is something that's set before the 1700's. You know? About Samurai, Shogun, Acient China...etc.

02-09-2009, 06:06 PM	#3
graf1k Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Location:🆇🆇🆇🆇 Trading Score:198	Unfortunately a lot of really great Asian films aren't on Blu yet, specifically the selection of S. Korean and Japanese movies is very limited. That said, of what is available, most are quite good. I personally own Oldboy, I'm A Cyborg and The Host, but I would definitely recommend at least Infernal Affairs and Infernal Affairs II and Taegukgi. I understand Mongol, SPL, Ip Man & Exile are very good (BTW VHS4Ever, I believe Mongol is technically a Kazakhstani/Russian film) too. As for good Asian movies not on Blu, there are a ton but I'd recommend looking out for the following: Lady Vengeance, Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, JSA: Joint Security Area, Save the Green Planet, Memories of Murder (fantastic film!), Electric Dragon 80,000 Volts, Survive Style 5+, Zatoichi, The President's Last Bang and A Bittersweet Life to name a few of my personal favorites.

02-09-2009, 06:09 PM	#4
kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	One that a lot of people seem to overlook is Lust, Caution which is a very good erotic espionage thriller.

02-09-2009, 06:23 PM	#5
caheaton Member Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:192	Sounds like "Curse of the Golden Flower" is what you're looking for. It's a fantastic looking movie, has a good story filled with political intrigue and some nice battles. (and it stars one of the best actresses in Chinese film...Gong Li) Craig

02-09-2009, 06:26 PM	#6
JamesKurtovich Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Alaska Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:229 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:2	Seven Samurai

02-09-2009, 06:28 PM	#7
crazy88 Banned Member since:Jan 2009	CJ7! Stephen Chow is the man!

02-09-2009, 06:51 PM	#9
fdm Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Way Out West 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Prime collection:- Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:3	Haven't seen it myself, but Ashes Of Time Redux satisfies your criteria. UK import, region free. Presumably you were looking for blu-ray titles. [Myself, not that fond of Mongol, but it does too.]

02-09-2009, 07:06 PM	#10
Kyo28 Power Member Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:446 Blu-ray reviews:12	Here are some Asian Blu-rays I can recommend: - Gegege no Kitaro : great movie if you're into Youkai - Monkey Magic (Saiyuuki is the original title) : remake, but still good. The Blu isn't out yet, but I saw the movie on TV and for that price, it's worth a blind buy Last Samurai is a movie I'd like to recommend for the performance of Ken Watanabe alone, but it's a pity they just had to throw Tom Cruise in there (he really sticks out of the movie, in a bad way). However, western versions of the movie don't have Japanese audio, so you'd better avoid it like the plague and get the Japanese release instead.

02-09-2009, 08:11 PM	#11
Mobe1969 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Brisbane, Australia 4K collection:980 Blu-ray collection:1610	I just saw The Guard Post. Freaking awesome.

02-10-2009, 08:26 PM	#12
true2_blu Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Bay Area Blu-ray collection:229 Blu-ray reviews:21	On Blu-ray: Redcliff Fearless SPL A Battle of Wits Exiled Not yet on Blu but on DVD Election Triad Election

02-09-2009, 06:54 PM	#13
doctorD Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Redmond, WA Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:397 Blu-ray collection:1723 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:1	don't know if this is your kind of movie but "Chungking Express" (Criterion release) just came out on Blu ray a few weeks ago. Also, probably not many peoples favorite movie but I actually enjoyed "House of Fury" which is a martial arts movie. Didn't see anyone mention it but Bruce Lee's "Enter the Dragon" is on Blu ray as well.

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