Tom H’s Film Reviews
866 Films have been rated or reviewed by Tom H.
Descent, The (2005)
The Descent reminds us that sometimes the less we see, the more effective the scares will be. With some major jump–scares, and a psychologically–terrifying atmosphere, this claustrophobic horror will have you gripping your seat and praying for daylight.
Hand Of Death (Shao Lin men) (1976)
Not one of John Woo's best, this Shaolin martial arts tale has some powerful names, but contains no ground–breaking or particularly unique action elements.
Shaolin Temple (1976)- Also known as the Death Chamber, this is another predominantly training–focussed martial arts film (think '36 Chambers') with elements of discipline and treachery. Introducing the Shaolin Masters, this is considered a prequel to 5 Shaolin Masters.
Legendary Weapons of China (1982)
Run Run Shaw brings you another must–see martial arts adventure, with Gordon Liu taking the lead role yet again as master of weapons and hand–to–hand techniques.
5 Deadly Venoms, The (Five Deadly Venoms) (1978)- Put plot and acting aside: this is classic Chinese martial arts at its best! 5 deadly and unique fighting styles from some of the original martial arts masters. It doesn't get much more fantastic than this.
Sonatine (1993)- Again taking the dual–role of director/lead, Beat Takeshi is daring and darkly funny (at times bordering on insane). Cut of the same cloth as 'Violent Cop' and 'Boiling Point', Sonatine is violent and memorable.
Violent Cop (1989)
- Beat Takeshi takes on role as both director and lead in this violent and sadistic police/gangster story. A little dated visually, this is not Takeshi's best work, but it certainly is bold.
Life Is Beautiful (La vita e bella) (1998)- Beautiful, touching, laugh–out–loud funny, and emotionally shattering, this is one of cinema's finest. La vita รจ bella!
Seven Samurai, The (1954)- An epic tale of honour, this is one of the greatest films of all time. Beautifully shot, memorable characters, and some wonderful set pieces of action that still look and feel real to this day.
Female Agents (Les femmes de l'ombre) (2008)
A decent wartime adventure, more action than drama and more fictional than factual, this is the exciting and original (or at least largely untold) story of undercover female agents in WWII Germany.
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