When it comes to martial arts films, very few dispute the fact that the 80′s and 90′s were a golden era for Hong Kong cinema. Stars like Jet Li, Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, and Yuen Biao hit their stride during this time, and the genre evolved dramatically because of it. The frantic fights and thrilling stunts impressed viewers, inspiring countless to follow suit in their own ways. That generation has grown up now, but it hasn’t forgotten its roots.
Unlucky Stars is a film that doesn’t simply pay homage to actions films of the past, it takes pride in doing so. Director Dennis Ruel and choreographer Vladislav Rimburg were determined to recapture the essence of what made those films so special years ago. They’ve grown tired of seeing films with cheap tricks and edits, where talent and skill have been overshadowed by someone with a famous name.
Unlucky Stars is a film that doesn’t simply pay homage to actions films of the past, it takes pride in doing so. Director Dennis Ruel and choreographer Vladislav Rimburg were determined to recapture the essence of what made those films so special years ago. They’ve grown tired of seeing films with cheap tricks and edits, where talent and skill have been overshadowed by someone with a famous name.
- 4/23/2012
- by KMiller
- AsianMoviePulse
When it comes to martial arts films, very few dispute the fact that the 80′s and 90′s were a golden era for Hong Kong cinema. Stars like Jet Li, Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, and Yuen Biao hit their stride during this time, and the genre evolved dramatically because of it. The frantic fights and thrilling stunts impressed viewers, inspiring countless to follow suit in their own ways. That generation has grown up now, but it hasn’t forgotten its roots.
Unlucky Stars is a film that doesn’t simply pay homage to actions films of the past, it takes pride in doing so. Director Dennis Ruel and choreographer Vladislav Rimburg were determined to recapture the essence of what made those films so special years ago. They’ve grown tired of seeing films with cheap tricks and edits, where talent and skill have been overshadowed by someone with a famous name.
Unlucky Stars is a film that doesn’t simply pay homage to actions films of the past, it takes pride in doing so. Director Dennis Ruel and choreographer Vladislav Rimburg were determined to recapture the essence of what made those films so special years ago. They’ve grown tired of seeing films with cheap tricks and edits, where talent and skill have been overshadowed by someone with a famous name.
- 3/30/2012
- by KMiller
- AsianMoviePulse
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