Author Archives: JJ Hatfield

About JJ Hatfield

Freelance Photo/Journalist Founder and Director of two non - profit humanitarian organizations Writer and film reviewer. I love books, music, the arts and of course films!

I Saw the Devil (2010) Review

Posted on February 25, 2012 by JJ Hatfield

Director: Kim Ji-woon Writer: Park Hoon-jung Cast: Lee Byung-Hun, Choi Min-Sik, Jeon Guk-Hwan, Cheon Ho-Jin, Oh San-Ha, Kim Yun-Seo, Choi Mu-Seong, Kim In-Seo, Jo Deok-Je, Han Cheol-Woo, Jo Myung-Yeon, Kim Gap-Su, Lee Jun-Hyuk Running Time: 114 min. By JJ Hatfield … Continue reading →

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Redbelt (2008) Review

Posted on January 24, 2012 by JJ Hatfield

Director: David Mamet Writer: David Mamet Producer: Chrisann Verges Cast: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Tim Allen, Alice Braga, Rodrigo Santoro, Jose Pablo Cantillo, Randy Couture, Caroline de Souza Correa, Mike Goldberg, Damon Herriman, Dan Inosanto, Enson Inoue, Ricky Jay, John Machado, Ray … Continue reading →

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Dream of a Warrior (2001) Review

Posted on December 24, 2011 by JJ Hatfield

Director: Park Hee-Joon Producer: Kim Hyung-Joon Cast: Leon Lai Ming, Lee Na-Young, Park Eun-Hye, Yoon Tae-Young, Kim Ji-Moo Running Time: 84 min. By JJ Hatfield A tale of romance and time travel begins with action in a futuristic? form of … Continue reading →

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Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008) Review

Posted on November 27, 2011 by JJ Hatfield

Director: Guillermo del Toro Writer: Guillermo del Toro, Mike Mignola Cast: Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, Doug Jones, Jeffrey Tambor, Luke Goss, Anna Walton, John Hurt, Seth MacFarlane Running Time: 120 min. By JJ Hatfield In some ways Hellboy II: The … Continue reading →

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Flight of the Living Dead: Outbreak on a Plane (2007) Review aka Plane Dead

Posted on November 24, 2011 by JJ Hatfield

Director: Scott Thomas Writer: Sidney Iwanter, Mark Onspaugh, Scott Thomas Producer: David Shoshan Cast: David Chisum, Kristen Kerr, Kevin J. O’Connor, Derek Webster, Dale Midkiff, Erick Avari, Richard Tyson Running Time: 94 min. By JJ Hatfield In the mood for … Continue reading →

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Purple Storm (1999) Review

Posted on July 18, 2011 by JJ Hatfield

Director: Teddy Chen Tak Sum Writer: Teddy Chen Tak Sum Producer: John Chong Ching, Solon So Chi Hung Cast: Daniel Wu Yin Cho, Emil Chau Wa Kin, Kam Kwok Leung, Josie Ho Chiu Yee, Joan Chen Chung, Moses Chan Ho, … Continue reading →

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G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009) Review

Posted on July 13, 2011 by JJ Hatfield

Director: Stephen Sommers Writer: Stuart Beattie, David Elliot, Paul Lovett, Michael B. Gordon, Stephen Sommers, Larry Hama Cast: Channing Tatum, Sienna Miller, Christopher Eccleston, Karolina Kurkova, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Rachel Nichols, Marlon Wayans, Ray Park, Lee Byung-hun, Dennis Quaid Running Time: … Continue reading →

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Kung Fu Genius (1979) Review

Posted on July 9, 2011 by JJ Hatfield

Director: Wilson Tong Wai Shing Producer: Alex Gouw Cast: Peter Chan Lung, Cheng Hong Yip, Ching Chu, Hsiao Ho, Hui Ying Ying, Lee Hoi San, Cliff Lok Kam Tung, San Sin, Wilson Tong Wai Shing, Tsang Choh Lam, Wong Yat … Continue reading →

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Addicted (2002) Review

Posted on July 4, 2011 by JJ Hatfield

AKA: Jungdok Director: Park Young-hoon Writer: Byun Won-mi Producer: Lee Choon-Yeon Cast: Lee Byung-hun, Lee Mi-yeon, Lee Ueol, Park Sun-young Running Time: 114 min. By JJ Hatfield Life is good for the two brothers Ho-jin and Dae-jin. They are very … Continue reading →

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Magic Blade, The (1976) Review

Posted on July 4, 2011 by JJ Hatfield

Director: Chor Yuen Producer: Runme Shaw Cast: Ti Lung, Lo Lieh, Guk Fung, Tang Ching, Cheng Lee, Lily Li Li-Li, Fan Mei Sheng, Chan Shen, Cheng Miu, Goo Goon Chung, Ha Ping, Lau Wai Ling, Norman Chu, Yuen Wah, Tim … Continue reading →

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Cat vs. Rat (1982) Review aka Cat Versus Rat

Posted on June 28, 2011 by JJ Hatfield

Director: Lau Kar Leung Writer: Ni Kuang Producer: Mona Fong Yat Wah Cast: Alexander Fu Sheng, Adam Cheng Siu Chow, Hsiao Ho, Kara Hui Ying Hung, Lau Kar Wing, Gordon Liu Chia Hui, Lydia Shum Tin Ha, Lam Fai Wong, … Continue reading →

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Mandingo (1975) Review

Posted on June 28, 2011 by JJ Hatfield

Director: Richard Fleischer Writer: Kyle Onstott, Norman Wexler Producer: Dino De Laurentiis Cast: James Mason, Susan George, Perry King, Lillian Hayman, Richard Ward, Brenda Sykes, Ken Norton Running Time: 127 min. By JJ Hatfield “Mandingo” is one of the most … Continue reading →

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Thirst (2009) Review

Posted on June 25, 2011 by JJ Hatfield

Director: Park Chan-wook (Park Chan-uk) Writer: Park Chan-wook (Park Chan-uk), Seo-Gyeong Jeong Producer: Park Chan-wook (Park Chan-uk) Cast: Shin Ha-kyun, Kim Hae-suk, Song Kang-ho, Kim Ok-bin, Park In-hwan By JJ Hatfield When I first heard of this film it was … Continue reading →

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Project A (1983) Review aka Pirate Patrol

Posted on June 21, 2011 by JJ Hatfield

Director: Jackie Chan Writer: Jackie Chan, Edward Tang Ging Gan Producer: Raymond Chow Man Wai Cast: Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Dick Wei, Kwan Hoi San, Law Ho Kai, John Cheung Ng Long, Kwan Yung Moon, Lee … Continue reading →

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Tale of Two Sisters, A (2003) Review

Posted on June 12, 2011 by JJ Hatfield

Director: Kim Ji Woon (Kim Ji Wun) Writer: Kim Ji Woon (Kim Ji Wun) Producer: Oh Gi-Min, Oh Jeong-Wan Cast: Im Su-Jeong, Mun Geun-Yeong, Yeom Jeong-A, Kim Gap-Su, Park Mi-Hyeon, Wu Gi-Hong, Lee Seung-Bi Running Time: 115 min. By JJ … Continue reading →

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One-Armed Swordsman, The (1967) Review

Posted on June 12, 2011 by JJ Hatfield

Director: Chang Cheh Writer: Chang Cheh, Ni Kuang Producer: Runme Shaw Cast: Jimmy Wang Yu, Pan Yingzi, Chiao Chiao, Wong Chung Shun, Tin Fung, Guk Fung, Liu Chia Liang, Yeung Chi Hing, Chen Yan Yan, Fan Mei Sheng, Wong Kwong … Continue reading →

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Teahouse, The (1974) Review aka The Tea House

Posted on June 11, 2011 by JJ Hatfield

Director: Kuei Chih Hung Writer: Sze To On Producer: Runme Shaw Cast: Chen Kuan Tai, Yeung Chi Hing, Lee Sau Kei, Karen Yip Ling Chi, Ha Ping, Cheung Chok Chow, Shum Lo, Fung King Man, Chung Chaan Chi, Yeung Chak … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Kung Fu (1978) Review aka Karate Bomber, Karate Ghostbuster

Posted on June 9, 2011 by JJ Hatfield

Director: Lo Wei Writer: Poon Lui Producer: Lo Wei Cast: Jackie Chan, James Tien Chun, Mo Man Sau, Lee Tung Chun, Lee Kwan, Dean Shek Tien, Ko Keung, Lee Hoi Lung, Lee Man Tai, Wong Kwong Yue, Yuen Biao Running … Continue reading →

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Half a Loaf of Kung Fu (1978) Review

Posted on June 9, 2011 by JJ Hatfield

Director: Chan Chi Hwa Writer: Tang Ming Chi Producer: Lo Wei Cast: Jackie Chan, James Tien Chun, Doris Lung Chung Erh, Gam Ching Lan, Kam Kong, Lee Hoi Lung, Miu Tin, Dean Shek Tien, Julie Lee Chi Lun, Che Dei, … Continue reading →

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Crazy Shaolin Disciples (1985) Review aka Enter the 36th Chamber of Shaolin

Posted on June 6, 2011 by JJ Hatfield

Director: Yau Fung Hung Producer: Mona Fong Yat Wah Cast: Wong Yu, Chin Siu Ho, Gordon Liu Chia Hui, Lo Meng, Lo Lieh, May Cheung Choi Mei, Chun Wong, Philip Kwok Chung Fung, Yuen Qiu, Lee Hoi San Running Time: … Continue reading →

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Musa (2001) Review aka Musa the Warrior

Posted on June 4, 2011 by JJ Hatfield

AKA: Warrior, The Warriors Director: Kim Sung-su Writer: Kim Sung-su Producer: Cha Seoung-jae, Xia Shang Cast: Ju Jin-mo, Jung Woo-sung, Ahn Sung-kee, Zhang Ziyi, Park Yong-woo, Park Jeong-hak, Yu Hye-jin, Jeung Seok-yong, Lee Du-il, Han Yeong-mok, Yu Rong Guang Running … Continue reading →

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Touch of Zen, A (1971) Review

Posted on June 4, 2011 by JJ Hatfield

Director: King Hu Writer: King Hu Cast: Hsu Feng, Shih Chun, Pai Ying, Tin Peng, Roy Chiao Hung, Sit Hon, Cho Kin, Go Ming, Miu Tin, Melvin Cheung Wan Man, Liu Chu Running Time: 180 min. By JJ Hatfield A … Continue reading →

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Invincible Kung Fu Guy, The (1994) Review

Posted on June 1, 2011 by JJ Hatfield

Director: Will Martin Writer: Will Martin Cast: Elise Beller, Dee Chilcote, Randy Foster, Rohana Kenin, Ralf Langenheim, Will Martin, Dave Matucha, Rip Reed, Nick Ridge, Ethan Schutz, David Swagerty, Julie Yoon Running Time: 23 min. By JJ Hatfield Everyone who … Continue reading →

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City War (1988) Review

Posted on May 31, 2011 by JJ Hatfield

Director: Sun Chung Cast: Chow Yun Fat, Ti Lung, Norman Chu Siu Keung, Tien Niu, Lee Ka Ting, Lo Lieh, Teresa Carpio, Michael Chow Man Kin, Ricky Yi Faan Wai, Mary Hon Lut Le Running Time: 92 min. By JJ … Continue reading →

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Disciples of the 36th Chamber (1985) Review aka Disciples of the Master Killer, Master Killer 3

Posted on May 26, 2011 by JJ Hatfield

Director: Lau Kar Leung Producer: Mona Fong Yat Wah Cast: Hsiao Ho, Gordon Liu Chia Hui, Lily Li Li Li, Jason Pai Piao, Lau Kar Leung, Lee Hoi San, Yeung Sai Gwan, Shum Lo, Lau Siu Kwan, Yeung Chi Hing … Continue reading →

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Return to the 36th Chamber (1980) Review aka Return of the Master Killer, Master Killer 2

Posted on May 23, 2011 by JJ Hatfield

Director: Lau Kar Leung Writer: Ni Kuang Producer: Run Run Shaw Cast: Gordon Liu Chia Hui, Johnny Wang Lung Wei, Hsiao Ho, Kong Do, Kwan Yung Moon, Ching Chu, Kara Hui Ying Hung, Bruce Lai, Yeung Jing Jing, Wong Ching … Continue reading →

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36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978) Review aka Shaolin Master Killer

Posted on May 21, 2011 by JJ Hatfield

Director: Liu Chia-Liang (Lau Ka-Leung) Writer: Ni Kuang (Ngai Hong) Producer: Run Run Shaw, Mona Fong Yat-Wah Cast: Gordon Liu Chia Hui, Lo Lieh, Lau Kar Wing, Wilson Tong Wai Shing, Wong Yu, Lee Hoi San, Henry Yu Yeung, Hon … Continue reading →

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Name of the Rose, The (1986) Review aka Der Name der Rose

Posted on May 18, 2011 by JJ Hatfield

Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud Writer: Andrew Birkin, Gerard Brach, Howard Franklin, Alain Godard, Umberto Eco Producer: Bernd Eichinger Cast: Sean Connery, Christian Slater, Michael Lonsdale, Ron Perlman, F. Murray Abraham Running Time: 126 min. By JJ Hatfield In 1327 The Franciscan … Continue reading →

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Ong-Bak 3 (2010) Review aka Ong-Bak 3: The Final Battle

Posted on May 15, 2011 by JJ Hatfield

Director: Tony Jaa, Panna Rittikrai Writer: Tony Jaa, Panna Rittikrai Producer: Tony Jaa, Panna Rittikrai Cast: Tony Jaa, Primrata Det-Udom, Dan Chupong, Sarunyu Wongkrajang, Nirutti Sirijanya, Petchtai Wongkamlao, Chumphorn Thepphithak, Supakorn Kitsuwon, Sorapong Chatree, Santisuk Promsiri Running Time: 95 min. … Continue reading →

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Ong-Bak 2 (2008) Review aka Ong-Bak 2: The Beginning

Posted on May 9, 2011 by JJ Hatfield

Director: Tony Jaa, Panna Rittikrai Writer: Ek Iemchuen, Nonthakorn Thaweesuk, Tony Jaa, Panna Rittikrai Producer: Prachya Pinkaew, Tony Jaa, Panna Rittikrai, Akarapol Techaratanaprasert Cast: Tony Jaa, Primrata Dej-Udom, Nirut Sirijanya, Petchtai Wongkamlao, Chupong Changprung Running Time: 92 min. By JJ … Continue reading →

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