Bet to Basic - 打雀英雄傳

Bet to Basic (打雀英雄傳) is a 2006 film out of Hong Kong. The movie stars Jordan Chan and Rain Li.

The movie is a spoof of some of the more popular HK movies of around the same time. A play on Election and Kung Fu Hustle are very apparent. The other ones need a little more thought.

Based on God of Gamblers storyline, but with Mahjong. The story of a people that want to be the God of Mahjong.

The movie runs at a fast pace of around 89 minutes. Any longer and you're heading for the doors.

Skip it if you can.

Single Blog - 單身部落

Single Blog (單身部落) is a 2007 film out of Hong Kong. It stars mainly Rain Li. Jo Koo, Monie Tung, and Anya do get some screen time too.

The movie tracks three roommates. Lead mainly by Rain Li as Kitty, we find out a little slice of what its like to be single. Jo Koo as Vivian as the experienced teacher of the group that can't seem to settle down or stay away from bad situations. Kitty witnesses her boyfriend cheat on her and begins into a spiral of self-destruction after the break up. Monie Tung as May swings to the other side.

The movie is a classic comedy love movie out of the Hong Kong during that time. Is it worth a watch? Considering that there are 4 pretty attractive women in the prime roles. Why not? But that's all your staying around for.

On the Edge - 黑白道

On the Edge (黑白道) is a 2006 film out of Hong Kong. The movie stars Nick Cheung, Anthony Wong, Francis Ng, Rain Li, and Derek Tsang.

Nick Cheung plays Harry. Harry was an undercover cop for 8 years. After Harry helped bust his triad boss, Harry is not back in the police force. But those 8 years as an undercover triad member are causing Harry some extreme internal and workplace conflicts. Anthony Wong plays Lung, Harry's new partner. Lung doesn't go easy on the triad members he come in contact with. Many times, Harry is at odds with Lung because of this. Back at home, Harry's girlfriend and best friend are from his triad days. They don't like that he's a cop and conflicts are ever present.

The movie was pretty entertaining for the most part. The undercover cop story gets another unique turn with this rendition. Worth a watch.

Forest of Death - 森冤

Forest of Death (森冤) is a 2007 film out of Hong Kong. The movie stars Shi Qi, Ekin Cheng, and Rain Li. The movie is directed by Danny Pang of the Pang Bros. directing duo.

The movie is about a mysterious forest that seems to attract people that want to commit suicide. Ekin Plays Ah Hai, a botanist that focuses on emotions in plants. Chu Qi plays Chi as a hard nosed detective that wants to solve every case that comes her way. Rain Li plays Ah Hai's reporter girlfriend.

The movie had a unique way of combining mystery, drama, and horror into the film. The movie was actually pretty easy to watch as I understood what Danny Pang was trying to do.

As a whole, its not too strong of a movie. As a horror film, it falls more in X-Files type territory.