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Feng kuang de shi tou (2006)
First Chinese Dark Comedy
With Memento style film structure, Pulp Fiction style story telling, and Snatch style plot and action, the first Chinese dark comedy, The Crazy Stone sets a milestone for Chinese films. The film title says all. It is a crazily hilarious film about three groups of people trying to steal a piece of emerald. The language is in Chinese local dialect from Sichuan. Even you don't understand the dialect, Chinese subtitle is available. All performers did a great job in their roles. The story is simple but very close to nowadays people's life, which brings proximity to different audiences. The film is currently a big hit in China, outruns all other foreign films. If you like to have a good laugh, or to know a little bit about nowadays Chinese plebeian life, you shouldn't miss this film.
Huo Yuan Jia (2006)
The best Jet Li's film
Huo Yuan Jia (Fearless) is a great action film with solid production and directing from HK movie makers, one of the best Jet Li's films, and Chinese martial art films. I had the privilege to preview the film in Chinese language, and was very satisfying with the performance, plotting, and story telling. The Gladiator like ending really touched me. As a Chinese viewer, I also felt much deeper meaning from the end of the film. If you are a Jet Li film's fan, this is a movie you shouldn't miss. If you are a action film lover, this will be a great enjoyment for you. And if you have Chinese background, or would like to learn the early Chinese history in the 1900s from the perspective of a Kung Fu master, this is a must see. Thank Jet Li and HK/China film maker for making this emotional film!