For the week ending Sunday, February 23 2025
10 A COMPLETE UNKNOWN
d. James Mangold
Timonthee Chalamet, Edward Norton, Elle Fanning
Monica Barbaro, Boyd Holbrook, Scoot McNairy
9 HIT N FUN
Can : LUM SI KUET DAU
Lit : LAST MINUTE DUEL
d. Albert Mak Kai Kwong
Louis Koo Tin Lok, Gigi Leung Wing Kei, Louise Wong Dan Nei,
Tony Wu Tsz Tung, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, German Cheung Man Kit,
Peter Chan Charm Man, Philip Ng Won Lung, Harriet Yeung Sze Man,
Jozev Lau (Kiu Ching Fu), Hedy Wong Wan Ching,
Kathy Wong Chung Yan, Henry Chan Hin Lok, Vivian Chan Wai Man,
Celina Harto (Chan Ching Yi), Donny Wu (Ng Chi Hei)
Rating : IIB
Length : 108 mins.
Opening January 28 2025
Teaser :
https://youtu.be/TW1QmH535yY
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
"CHUNG LUI SOCIETY" is a boxing gym founded by the former legendary
Muay Thai champion CHUNG Lui, who is dedicated to training
professional fighters. Despite the gym's struggles, he remains
committed to his lifelong philosophy of never backing down from a
challenge. Businesswoman Elsa discovers that her boyfriend Daniel is
cheating on her with Macau's female champion, Surewin. Driven by her
competitive spirit, Elsa vows to settle their score in the ring.
Upon learning that Surewin was Lui’s former student, Elsa seeks him
out to train her at his gym. There, she encounters MOK Ka Lei, who had
previously clashed with her during an advertisement shoot. After
leaving the entertainment industry to support her family, Ka Lei
attempts to make a comeback, with the help of her friend LAM Pik Chu.
Under the rigorous training of Lui's protégé, KO Chau, Elsa undergoes
intense preparation. Although she struggles, she is inspired by her
teammates and begins to realise that her motivation lies in personal
growth, not just in competing against her boyfriend's new partner. On
the day of the match, Elsa steps into the ring, fearless and ready to
face Surewin in an ultimate showdown.
8 BRIDGET JONES: MAD ABOUT THE BOYS
d. Michael Morris
Renee Zellweger, Chiwetel Ejiofor,
Leo Woodall, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant
7 CREATION OF GODS II: DEMON FORCE
d. Wuershan
Huang Bo, Yosh Yu Shi, Naernaxi (Na Shi), Luke Chen Muchi,
Kris Phillips (Fei Xiang), Naran (Na Yan), Wu Xingguo,
Han Pengyi, Ci Sha, Wu Yafan, Xia Yu, Senggerenqin, Ailiku,
Zhang Yilong, Nayintai, Chen Kun
Rating : IIB
Length : 145 mins.
Opening January 28 2025
Trailer :
https://youtu.be/lipOKjRHX3w
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
In the second instalment of the Fengshen Trilogy, "Creation of the
Gods II: Demon Force", the Kingdom of Xiqi falls under attack by the
Shang Dynasty army. Now Jiang Ziya and Ji Fa, with the help of the
Kunlun immortals, must gather civilians of the entire country to
defend their homeland. The two camps are engaged in a fierce battle of
magic, and the competition for the Fengshen Bang (The Investiture of
the Gods) continues...
6 FOUR TRAILS
d. Robin Lee
Documentary
Stone Tsang Siu Keung, Nikki Han, Salomon Wettstein,
Jack Leung Chun Keung, Will Hayward, Law Kai Pong, Tom Robertshaw,
Sarah Pemberton, Hyun Chang Chung
Rating : IIA
Length : 101 mins.
Opening December 6 2024
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
At the time, they said it couldn't be done. In 2012, Andre Blumberg set
off by himself, to run all four of Hong Kong's iconic ultra distance
trails in just four days. 298km and over 14,500m of climbing later, one
of the hardest ultra marathons in the world - the Hong Kong Four Trails
Ultra Challenge - was born.
With the 2021 edition of the challenge as the backdrop, 'Four Trails'
takes you on a journey from when the concept was first was conceived to
it's current format. Under 60 hours to be deemed a 'Finisher' and under
72 hours to be a ‘Survivor’, unsupported and with an ever evolving set
of rules. It takes a deep dive into the famous four trails that make up
the challenge and you will both laugh and cry as the astonishing stories
of those who dare attempt such a feat unfold.
5 CELLS AT WORK!
d. Hideki Takeuchi
Mei Nagano, Takeru Satoh,Koji Yamamoto,Shota Sometani,
Wakana Matsumoto, Fukase, Riise Naka, Mana Ashida, Sadawo Abe
Rating : IIA
Length : 109 mins.
Opening February 6 2025
[ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ]
There are 37 trillion cells within the human body. The red blood cell
who carries the oxygen, a white blood cell [neutrophil] who fights
bacteria, as well as countless other cells work night and day to
protect your health and your life. High school student Niko Urushizaki
lives with her father Shigeru. As she is studious and conscientious
about having healthy habits in her everyday life, the cells in her
body always work happily. On the other hand, Shigeru's irregular
lifestyle and unhealthy food intake make his body a toxic work
environment for his overworked cells who can't stop complaining. They
may be father and daughter, but the inside of their body is completely
different. They get along well and live their eventful life happily.
However, pathogens aiming to infiltrate the body are plotting their
next move...
The cells’ greatest war yet for the future of the Urushizakis is
underway!
4 DETECTIVE CHINATOWN 1900
d. Chen Sicheng, Da Mo
Wang Baoqiang, Liu Haoran, Chow Yun Fat, John Cusack
Rating : IIB
Length : 138 mins.
Opening January 29 2025 in mainland China
Opening Feburary 13 2025
Trailer :
https://youtu.be/1UlCDCHmNtg
[ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ]
In 1900's San Francisco, a white woman is murdered in Chinatown and
the suspect is a Chinese man. The murder causes a social shock and the
public calls for Chinatown to be outlawed. Chinese medicine
practitioner Qin Fu and Chinese man Ah Gui are involved in the case,
and they race against time to find the murderer amidst a battle of
wits and courage.
3 THE WAY WE TALK
Can : Hong Ngor Gum Tin Jum Mor Suet
d. Adam Wong Sau Ping
Neo Yau Hawk Sau, Chung Suet Ying, Marco Ng Tsz Ho
Rating : IIA
Length : 132 mins.
Opening January 29 2025 in mainland China
Opening October 12 2024 @ BFL London Film Festival
Opening October 30 2024 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival 2024
Opening December 3 2024 (Preview)
Opening February 20 2025
Site :
https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/lff/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=way-we-talk-lff24
fb:
https://fb.com/moviethewaywetalk
[ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ]
[ 2024 BFL LONDON FILM FESTIVAL ]
The complex lives of young deaf people are explored in all their
intricacies in this earnest, superbly performed drama, set in
contemporary Hong Kong.
[ 2024 HONG KONG ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ]
A soul-searching story about three friends who have different
conditions of deafness: Wolf embraces sign language with confidence
while tackling realistic obstacles in his everyday life; Alan is
Wolf's cheerful best friend who is an advocate of diverse modes of
communication between the deaf and the hearing communities; Sophie
struggles with oral language and continuously strives to be seen as
"normal". The trio embarks on their self-discovering journeys with
moments of pain and realisation. Sincere and empathetic, Adam Wong's
latest drama feature sensitively questions what social norms and
identity mean for us.
[ 2024 BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ASIAN COTENTS AND FILM MARKET ]
Wolf, from a Deaf family, embraces sign language with confidence,
navigating life's obstacles. Sophie, implanted with a cochlear device
in childhood, strives for normalcy through spoken language, despite
the "deaf accent." Alan, with a cochlear implant like Sophie, shares
spoken language skills but also understands sign language, advocating
for diverse communication among the Deaf. Friendship and love
intertwine their lives, causing both wounds and self-discovery on a
journey to find themselves.
2 CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD
d. Julius Onah
Anthony Mackie, Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas,
Carl Lumbly, Xosha Roquemore, Giancarlo Esposito,
Liv Tyler, Tim Blake Nelson, Harrison Ford
1 NE ZHA 2
d. Jiaozi
mainland China animation
Rating : I
Length : 144 mins.
Opening February 22 2025
Trailer :
https://youtu.be/oVURYfWg3RU
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
After the heavenly lightning, although Ne Zha and Ao Bing survived by
becoming Spirits, they would soon dissipate completely. Taiyi plans to
rebuild Ne Zha and Ao Bing’s mortal bodies with the Seven-colored
Precious Lotus. However, during the process of reconstruction,
numerous obstacles arise. What will become of the fate of Ne Zha and
Ao Bing?