This past month, on the Criterion Channel, they had this excellent retrospective of Hong Kong action movies, which sent me down a rabbit hole of trying to find the best ones. I have to say, as an action movie fan, it was great to live in this world and see all of the cool things they unpack. I saw a ton of films about brotherhood, gun fun, and justice.There was also a ton of innovative stunt work and some of the most legendary martial arts actors across history. Today, I want to dig into the 10 best Hong Kong action movies out there and talk about what makes them special. Let's dive in. 1. Police Story (1985)Director: Jackie Chan Writer: Jackie Chan, Edward Tang Cast: Jackie Chan, Brigitte Lin, Maggie Cheung, Chor YuenOften cited as Jackie Chan's personal favorite film, Police Story is a masterclass in comedic action and death-defying stunts. It's one of the best martial arts movies ever made, and a must-see for any action fan. Chan plays Sergeant Kevin Chan Ka-kui, an honest cop framed by a ruthless drug lord. What follows is a relentless barrage of innovative fight sequences, physical comedy, and some of the most dangerous stunts ever committed to film.2. A Better Tomorrow (1986)Director: John Woo Writer: John Woo, Chan Hing-ka, Leung Suk-wah Cast: Chow Yun-fat, Ti Lung, Leslie CheungJohn Woo put Hong Kong action movies on the map and made the world take notice. This defined the subgenre of the "heroic bloodshed" genre...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 27 October