Thursday 22 December 2011

Most Popular Titles With Country of Origin China

1. The Flowers of War (2011) The Flowers of War (2011)
    7.6/10  
A Westerner finds refuge with a group of women in a church during Japan's rape of Nanking in 1937. Posing as a priest, he attempts to lead the women to safety. Dir: Yimou Zhang With: Christian Bale, Paul Schneider, Shigeo Kobayashi Drama | History
2. Mission: Impossible III (2006) Mission: Impossible III (2006)
    6.8/10  
Ethan Hunt comes face to face with a dangerous and sadistic arms dealer while trying to keep his identity secret in order to protect his girlfriend. Dir: J.J. Abrams With: Tom Cruise, Michelle Monaghan, Ving Rhames Action | Adventure | Thriller PG_13 126 mins.
3. Ip Man (2008) Ip Man (2008)
    8.1/10  
A semi-biographical account of Yip Man, the first martial arts master to teach the Chinese martial art of Wing Chun. Dir: Wilson Yip With: Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, Siu-Wong Fan Action | Biography | Drama | History R 106 mins.
4. 1911 (2011) 1911 (2011)
    6.4/10  
A historical drama based on the founding of the Republic of China when nationalist forces led by Sun Yat-sen overthrew the Qing Dynasty. Dir: Jackie Chan, Li Zhang With: Jackie Chan, Bingbing Li, Winston Chao Action | Adventure | Drama | History | War R
5. Snow Flower and the Secret Fan (2011) Snow Flower and the Secret Fan (2011)
    5.6/10  
A story set in 19th century China and centered on the lifelong friendship between two girls who develop their own secret code as a way to contend with the rigid cultural norms imposed on women. Dir: Wayne Wang With: Bingbing Li, Gianna Jun, Vivian Wu Drama | History PG_13 104 mins.
6. The Karate Kid (2010) The Karate Kid (2010)
    6.2/10  
Work causes a single mother to move to China with her young son; in his new home, the boy embraces kung fu, taught to him by a master. Dir: Harald Zwart With: Jackie Chan, Jaden Smith, Taraji P. Henson Action | Drama | Family | Sport PG 140 mins.
7. The Sorcerer and the White Snake (2011) The Sorcerer and the White Snake (2011)
    5.7/10  
Description: Action director Ching Siu-Tung helms this fantasy film based on an old Chinese legend about... Dir: Siu-Tung Ching With: Jet Li, Shengyi Huang, Raymond Lam Action | Fantasy 100 mins.
8. Shaolin (2011) Shaolin (2011)
    6.7/10  
China is plunged into strife as feuding warlords try to expand their power by warring over neighboring lands... Dir: Benny Chan With: Andy Lau, Nicholas Tse, Bingbing Fan Action | Drama R 131 mins.
9. Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame (2010) Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame (2010)
    6.6/10  
An exiled detective is recruited to solve a series of mysterious deaths that threaten to delay the inauguration of Empress Wu. Dir: Hark Tsui With: Tony Leung Ka Fai, Chao Deng, Carina Lau Action | Crime | Mystery | Thriller PG_13 119 mins.
10. Ip Man 2 (2010) Ip Man 2 (2010)
    7.5/10  
Centering on Ip Man's migration to Hong Kong in 1949 as he attempts to propagate his discipline of Wing Chun martial arts. Dir: Wilson Yip With: Donnie Yen, Lynn Hung, Simon Yam Action | Biography | History R 108 mins.
11. Hero (2002) Hero (2002)
    8.0/10  
One man defeated three assassins who sought to murder the most powerful warlord in pre-unified China. Dir: Yimou Zhang With: Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Maggie Cheung Action | Adventure PG_13 99 mins.
12. The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)
    6.7/10  
A discovery made by a kung fu obsessed American teen sends him on an adventure to China, where he joins up with a band of martial arts warriors in order to free the imprisoned Monkey King. Dir: Rob Minkoff With: Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Michael Angarano Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Romance PG_13 104 mins.
13. The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008) The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008)
    5.1/10  
In the Far East, Alex O'Connell, the son of famed mummy fighters Rick and Evy O'Connell, unearths the mummy of the first Emperor of Qin -- a shape-shifting entity cursed by a witch centuries ago. Dir: Rob Cohen With: Brendan Fraser, Jet Li, Maria Bello Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Thriller PG_13 112 mins.
14. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
    8.0/10  
Two warriors in pursuit of a stolen sword and a notorious fugitive are led to an impetuous, physically-skilled, teenage nobleman's daughter, who is at a crossroads in her life. Dir: Ang Lee With: Yun-Fat Chow, Michelle Yeoh, Ziyi Zhang Action | Adventure | Drama | Fantasy | Romance PG_13 120 mins.
15. W. (2008) W. (2008)
    6.5/10  
A chronicle on the life and presidency of George W. Bush. Dir: Oliver Stone With: Josh Brolin, Elizabeth Banks, Ioan Gruffudd Biography | Drama PG_13 129 mins.
16. The Painted Veil (2006) The Painted Veil (2006)
    7.5/10  
A British medical doctor fights a cholera outbreak in a small Chinese village, while also being trapped at home in a loveless marriage to an unfaithful wife. Dir: John Curran With: Naomi Watts, Edward Norton, Liev Schreiber Drama | Romance PG_13 125 mins.
17. Kung Fu Hustle (2004) Kung Fu Hustle (2004)
    7.8/10  
In Shanghai, China in the 1940s, a wannabe gangster aspires to join the notorious "Axe Gang" while residents of a housing complex exhibit extraordinary powers in defending their turf. Dir: Stephen Chow With: Stephen Chow, Wah Yuen, Qiu Yuen Action | Comedy | Crime | Fantasy R 95 mins.
18. Fearless (2006) Fearless (2006)
    7.6/10  
This film tells the story of Chinese Martial Arts Master Huo Yuanjia (1869-1910). Huo Yuanjia was the founder and spiritual guru of the Jin Wu Sports Federation. Dir: Ronny Yu With: Jet Li, Shidô Nakamura, Betty Sun Action | Biography | Drama | Sport UNRATED 104 mins.
19. Dragon (2011) Dragon (2011)
    7.1/10  
A sinful martial arts expert wants to start a new tranquil life, only to be hunted by a determined detective and his former master. Dir: Peter Chan With: Kara Hui, Wu Jiang, Takeshi Kaneshiro Action | Drama 114 mins.
20. Aftershock (2010) Aftershock (2010)
    7.4/10  
The epic story of a family separated as a result of the Great Tangshan Earthquake of 1976. Dir: Xiaogang Feng With: Daoming Chen, Chen Li, Yi Lu Drama 135 mins.
21. 2046 (2004) 2046 (2004)
    7.4/10  
He was a writer. He thought he wrote about the future but it really was the past. In his novel, a mysterious train left for 2046 every once in a while... Dir: Kar Wai Wong With: Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Ziyi Zhang, Faye Wong Drama | Fantasy | Romance | Sci-Fi R 129 mins.
22. Red Cliff (2008) Red Cliff (2008)
    7.3/10  
The first chapter of a two-part story centered on a battle fought in China's Three Kingdoms period (220-280 A.D.). Dir: John Woo With: Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Fengyi Zhang Action | Adventure | Drama | History | War R 146 mins.
23. The Kite Runner (2007) The Kite Runner (2007)
    7.7/10  
After spending years in California, Amir returns to his homeland in Afghanistan to help his old friend Hassan, whose son is in trouble. Dir: Marc Forster With: Khalid Abdalla, Ahmad Khan Mahmoodzada, Atossa Leoni Drama | Romance PG_13 128 mins.
24. My Blueberry Nights (2007) My Blueberry Nights (2007)
    6.7/10  
A young woman takes a soul-searching journey across America to resolve her questions about love while encountering a series of offbeat characters along the way. Dir: Kar Wai Wong With: Norah Jones, Jude Law, Natalie Portman Drama | Romance PG_13 95 mins.
25. House of Flying Daggers (2004) House of Flying Daggers (2004)
    7.6/10  
A romantic police captain breaks a beautiful member of a rebel group out of prison to help her rejoin her fellows, but things are not what they seem. Dir: Yimou Zhang With: Ziyi Zhang, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Andy Lau Action | Adventure | Drama | Fantasy | Romance PG_13 119 mins.
26. The Flying Swords of Dragon Gate (2011) The Flying Swords of Dragon Gate (2011)
    -/10  
Dir: Hark Tsui With: Jet Li, Siu-Wong Fan, Xun Zhou Action | Adventure
27. Lust, Caution (2007) Lust, Caution (2007)
    7.6/10  
An espionage thriller set in WWII-era Shanghai, in which a young woman, Wang Jiazhi, gets swept up in a dangerous game of emotional intrigue with a powerful political figure, Mr. Yee. Dir: Ang Lee With: Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Wei Tang, Joan Chen Drama | Romance | Thriller | War R 157 mins.
28. Shanghai (2010) Shanghai (2010)
    6.5/10  
A '40s period piece which revolves around an American expat who returns to Shanghai in the months before Pearl Harbor due to the death of his friend. Dir: Mikael Håfström With: John Cusack, Li Gong, Yun-Fat Chow Drama | Mystery | Romance | Thriller R 105 mins.
29. Little Big Soldier (2010) Little Big Soldier (2010)
    6.9/10  
An old soldier kidnaps a young general of an enemy state and takes him on a long journey to collect the reward. Dir: Sheng Ding With: Jackie Chan, Leehom Wang, Rongguang Yu Action | Adventure | Comedy PG_13 96 mins.
30. The Lost Bladesman (2011) The Lost Bladesman (2011)
    5.8/10  
The story of legendary Guan Yu crossing five passes & slaying six generals. He played a major role in the civil war that led to the collapse of Han Dynasty & the establishment of Shu Han of the 3 Kingdoms, making Liu Bei its first emperor. Dir: Felix Chong, Alan Mak With: Donnie Yen, Wen Jiang, Betty Sun Action | Biography | Drama | History 109 mins.
31. Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen (2010) Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen (2010)
    6.2/10  
Seven years after the apparent death of Chen Zhen, who was shot after discovering who was responsible... Dir: Andrew Lau With: Donnie Yen, Alex Ahlstrom, Qi Shu Action | Drama | History R 105 mins.
32. City of Life and Death (2009) City of Life and Death (2009)
    7.6/10  
in 1937 Japan laid siege to Chinese capital of Nanking, this is a dramatization of the battle. Dir: Chuan Lu With: Ye Liu, Wei Fan, Hideo Nakaizumi Drama | History | War R 132 mins.
33. Blood: The Last Vampire (2009) Blood: The Last Vampire (2009)
    5.3/10  
A vampire named Saya, who is part of covert government agency that hunts and destroys demons in a post-WWII Japan, is inserted in a military school to discover which one of her classmates is a demon in disguise. Dir: Chris Nahon With: Gianna Jun, Allison Miller, Liam Cunningham Action | Horror | Thriller R 91 mins.
34. The Last Emperor (1987) The Last Emperor (1987)
    7.8/10  
The story of the final Emperor of China. Dir: Bernardo Bertolucci With: John Lone, Joan Chen, Peter O'Toole Biography | Drama | History TV_14 163 mins.
35. Shaolin Soccer (2001) Shaolin Soccer (2001)
    7.3/10  
A young Shaolin follower reunites with his discouraged brothers to form a soccer team using their martial art skills to their advantage. Dir: Stephen Chow With: Stephen Chow, Wei Zhao, Yut Fei Wong Action | Comedy | Sport UNRATED 113 mins.
36. True Legend (2010) True Legend (2010)
    6.3/10  
Su Qi-Er retired from his life as a renowned Qing dynasty general in order to pursue his dream of a family and his own martial arts school... Dir: Woo-ping Yuen With: Man Cheuk Chiu, Xun Zhou, Michelle Yeoh Action | Drama | History R 115 mins.
37. The Warlords (2007) The Warlords (2007)
    7.0/10  
It's a heroic tale of three blood brothers and their struggle in the midst of war and political upheaval... Dir: Peter Chan, Wai Man Yip With: Jet Li, Andy Lau, Takeshi Kaneshiro Action | Drama | History | War R 126 mins.
38. Curse of the Golden Flower (2006) Curse of the Golden Flower (2006)
    7.0/10  
During China's Tang dynasty the emperor has taken the princess of a neighboring province as wife. She has borne him two sons and raised his eldest. Now his control over his dominion is complete, including the royal family itself. Dir: Yimou Zhang With: Yun-Fat Chow, Li Gong, Jay Chou Action | Drama | Romance R 111 mins.
39. Man of Tai Chi (2013) Man of Tai Chi (2013)
In Beijing, a young martial artist's skill places him in position to experience opportunities and sacrifices. Dir: Keanu Reeves With: Keanu Reeves, Tiger Hu Chen Action
40. 14 Blades (2010) 14 Blades (2010)
    6.3/10  
A kung fu thriller set during the Ming Dynasty and centered on a secret service agent (Donnie Yen) in the emperor's court who is betrayed and then hunted by his colleagues. Dir: Daniel Lee With: Donnie Yen, Wei Zhao, Chun Wu Action | Drama | History | Thriller 114 mins.
41. The Founding of a Republic (2009) The Founding of a Republic (2009)
    5.4/10  
Dir: Sanping Han, Jianxin Huang With: Guoqiang Tang, Guoli Zhang, Qing Xu Drama | History 138 mins.
42. Raise the Red Lantern (1991) Raise the Red Lantern (1991)
    8.2/10  
China in the 1920's. After her father's death, nineteen year old Songlian is forced to marry Chen Zuoqian... Dir: Yimou Zhang With: Li Gong, Jingwu Ma, Saifei He Drama PG 125 mins.
43. Choy Lee Fut (2011) Choy Lee Fut (2011)
    4.7/10  
Dir: Ming-Sing Wong With: Wah Yuen, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Tin Chiu Hung Action
44. Red Cliff II (2009) Red Cliff II (2009)
    7.5/10  
In this sequel to Red Cliff, first minister Cao Cao convinces Emperor Han to initiate a battle against the two Kingdoms of Xu and Wu... Dir: John Woo With: Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Fengyi Zhang Action | Drama | History | War 142 mins.
45. Reign of Assassins (2010) Reign of Assassins (2010)
    6.9/10  
Drizzle/Zeng Jing tries to start a new life after she had betrayed her gang and hid the remains of monk. Dir: Chao-Bin Su With: Michelle Yeoh, Woo-sung Jung, Kelly Lin Action 117 mins.
46. The Myth (2005) The Myth (2005)
    6.0/10  
Dir: Stanley Tong With: Jackie Chan, Hee-seon Kim, Tony Leung Ka Fai Action | Adventure | Comedy | Drama | Fantasy R 122 mins.
47. Devils on the Doorstep (2000) Devils on the Doorstep (2000)
    8.2/10  
During the Japanese occupation of China, two prisoners are dumped in a peasant's home in a small town... Dir: Wen Jiang With: Wen Jiang, Kenya Sawada, Yihong Jiang Comedy | Drama | War 139 mins.
48. New Police Story (2004) New Police Story (2004)
    6.8/10  
Inspector Wing of the Hong Kong Police Force has become the victim of a gang, led by the evil Joe. When his entire team is killed... Dir: Benny Chan With: Jackie Chan, Nicholas Tse, Mak Bau Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller R 123 mins.
49. Bodyguards and Assassins (2009) Bodyguards and Assassins (2009)
    6.9/10  
In 1905, the revolutionary Sun Wen intends to visit Hong Kong to discuss his plans for revolution with fellow Tongmenghui members. Ultimate goal is to overthrow the corrupt Qing dynasty. However, a group of assassins is sent to kill Sun. Dir: Teddy Chan With: Donnie Yen, Leon Lai, Xueqi Wang Action | Drama | History 139 mins.
50. Inseparable (2011) Inseparable (2011)
    7.7/10  
A young man with problems at home and work befriends his odd neighbor. Dir: Dayyan Eng With: Kevin Spacey, Daniel Wu, Beibi Gong Comedy | Drama | Thriller

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