The Matrix (1999)
The seeds for The Matrix were planted in 1992. Sibling writing team Andy and Larry Wachowski were offered their first ongoing comic book series, beginning with issue #3 of “Ectokid” for Clive Barker’s Marvel...
1990s / Action / Science Fiction / Thriller
by Vincent Leo · Published March 16, 2001 · Last modified October 6, 2024
The seeds for The Matrix were planted in 1992. Sibling writing team Andy and Larry Wachowski were offered their first ongoing comic book series, beginning with issue #3 of “Ectokid” for Clive Barker’s Marvel...
1990s / Action / Adventure / Martial Arts
by Vincent Leo · Published December 20, 2000 · Last modified March 6, 2019
Definitely not to be viewed for a peek at historical accuracy, but definitely worth watching for the unbelievable martial arts talents of its star, OUATIC is a classic Hong Kong action flick that is more entertaining...
1990s / Action / Fantasy / Martial Arts
by Vincent Leo · Published December 20, 1998 · Last modified February 4, 2019
When two warring factions in Ancient Japan, the mainlanders and the highlanders, go to war, Ling (Li, Once Upon a Time in China) and his school of martial artists head to the mountains. While there, he...
1990s / Action / Adventure / Martial Arts
by Vincent Leo · Published July 20, 1998 · Last modified January 30, 2019
Martial arts expert Fong Sai Yuk (Jet Li, Once Upon a Time in China) is back, this time trying to stop a mutiny within the ranks of the Red Flower Society. He also gets caught in...
1990s / Action / Adventure / Comedy / Martial Arts
by Vincent Leo · Published May 3, 1998 · Last modified January 30, 2019
The evil Emperor suffers from unpopularity among his people, who have formed the Red Flower Society, an underground organization vowing to overthrow the malevolent regime. A list is circulating which contains the names of...
Reviews from film writer Vince Leo, covering all eras and genres of films from classics to the latest releases.
Film reviews from Vince Leo, from classics to new releases, since 1996.