Tom H’s Film Reviews

866 Films have been rated or reviewed by Tom H.

Barrio 13 (District B13) (2004): Parkour 'inventor' David Belle stars in this near–future action flick that really shows off his athleticism and the raw abilities of the human body. Plenty of style, and some great stunt–work, this is mostly fresh and a joy to watch.
Born to Fight (Kerd ma lui) (2004): A little ridiculous, this action flick has a team of sports players take on nuclear terrorists using unique acrobatic sports–related skills. At least the choreography and athleticism are unique, and you may enjoy it just for that.
Ong-Bak (Muay Thai Warrior) (2003): Tony Jaa is a soft–spoken unwilling hero with some seriously dangerous MuayThai skills and incredible acrobatics well worth checking out for martial arts fans. Fresh and fun choreography plus a straightforward storyline rounds out a great action film.
Night of the Living Dead (1968): The original zombie flick, with creepy atmosphere and suspense, and intriguingly deep undertones of racial tension. Brilliant and graphic, from the master George Romero.
Kung Fu (TV Series) (1972-1975): Carradine is a young Shaolin monk with morals and respect for all living things. A pity that he lives in the dangerous wild west, but he does come prepared. Listen up Grasshopper...
Street Fighter, The (1974): Sonny Chiba shows off his martial arts intensity in this overacted and bone–crackingly violent display that has him go animal on the whole Yakuza. You will find yourself laughing and squirming in your seat.
Beast, The (La Bete) (1975): Ironically banned in many countries for being too "sexually explicit", this is a film with close to zero sex appeal. There are numerous scenes involving nudity, but it is all so ridiculous that one can only presume it was intended as a black comedy.
Up in Smoke (1978): This is Cheech and Chong through and through with weed–smoking hilarity ensuing at every turn. Thoroughly enjoyable, although getting sillier by the second.
Warriors, The (1979): Wonderful low–budget cult film with hundreds of extras and some wonderful scenes of widespread street–thuggery, this was always destined for cult status. Oh the warriors, come out and plaay–eee–aay.; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70 | Blu-Ray $44.95
Tokyo Drifter (1966): Incredible art design for a 1960s film, this is pop–art on screen, with similar vivid colours and contrasts still used by modern–day directors like Tarantino and Stone. Lacking in substance and coherence, but more than making up for it in style.

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