Posts Tagged ‘Eureka Classics’

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The Bride With White Hair (1993): Eureka! Classics Blu-Ray Review

November 29, 2020

A mesmerising marriage of Martial Arts and fabled storytelling, The Bride With White Hair is a timeless tale of forbidden romance with a supernatural twist.

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by Sean Burton

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Mr. Vampire (1985): Eureka Classics Blu-Ray Review

July 11, 2020

Combining comedy, horror, romance and theatrical martial arts, Ricky Lau’s genre-hopping Mr Vampire comes to Blu-Ray for the first time ever in the UK through Eureka Releasing. When Master Kau (Lam Ching-ying) and his two bumbling students Man Choi (Ricky Hui) and Chou-sang (Chin Siu-ho) are given the task from wealthy businessman Yam to exhume a corpse […]

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by Sean Burton

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The Specialists (1969): Eureka Classics Blu-Ray Review

May 18, 2020

Although likely to be remembered more for a jack of all tropes and master of none, The Specialists benefits from a hugely charismatic lead in Hallyday and some creative flourishes to well-trodden paths from director Sergio Corbucci.

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by Sean Burton

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Syncopation (1942): Eureka Classics Blu-Ray Review

March 16, 2020

In spite of its lacking main narrative and flimsy character relations, Syncopation is an essential watch for classical Jazz lovers.

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by Sean Burton

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The Dark Half (1994): Eureka Classics Blu-Ray Review

October 14, 2019

Not the classic it should have been, especially with the participation of horror legend George A. Romero

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by Sean Burton

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Police Story 2 (1988) Eureka Classics Blu-Ray Review

September 16, 2018

While not as pure and direct at the original Police Story, the sequel still delivers great action set pieces, stunt work and Jackie Chan's level of polish.

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by The Movie Bastard

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Police Story (1985) Eureka Classics Blu-Ray Review

September 2, 2018

Police Story stands as one of the finest cases of Jackie Chan's legendary career. Featuring some of the best stunt work ever seen on film, Chan's clean direction highlights both the incredible action and story in equal measure. A genre classic.

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by The Movie Bastard

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Flesh + Blood (1985): Eureka Classics Blu-Ray Review

August 8, 2018

Flesh + Blood's excessive displays of rape and violence may get under your skin, but it's a well-performed and unconventionally entertaining adventure strictly for adults.

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by Sean Burton

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Iron Monkey (1993): Eureka Classics Blu-Ray Review

June 20, 2018

Beautifully crafted and well acted, it may lack the visually originality of films like Hero or the sensitivity of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, but delivers superbly choreographed action and fun characters.

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by The Movie Bastard

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