Asian Films

Veer has a successful opening, Ishqiya is highly recommended. Pyaar Impossible and other releases fail to take off, Aamir Khan's 3 Idiots continues to break records

Feb 4, 2010 - Biswita Mozumdar

3 Idiots is the biggest hit of 2009, and the beginning of the awards season 2010 has seen this light hearted social critique being showered with an array of awards.

Jan 29, 2010 - Shvetal Vyas

With a career spanning almost four decades and over 100 movie roles, Hong Kong actor, Jackie Chan likes to stick to roles that play up to his cheery and friendly image.

Jan 26, 2010 - Wesley Loy

A light hearted film about an ordinary middle-class Indian family who manage to successfully outwit an encroacher and regain their plot of land.

Jan 25, 2010 - Shvetal Vyas

Hazaron Khwahishen Aisi is a political film that follows three characters as they explore various political ideologies and come to terms with their own roles in them.

Jan 25, 2010 - Shvetal Vyas

Chandni Bar is a hard hitting film that takes a look at the world of bar dancers in Mumbai and one woman's journey through this violent and ruthless world.

Jan 25, 2010 - Shvetal Vyas

Abbas Tyrewala directs a blockbuster for Aamir Khan Productions, with music courtesy of AR Rehman.

Jan 21, 2010 - Biswita Mozumdar

Francis Ng is outstanding as unhinged villain Ugly Kwan. This wild ride of a movie about Hung Hing gang friends Chan Ho Nam & Chicken is directed by Andrew Lau Wai Keung.

Jan 19, 2010 - Lynette S.K. Webster

Pandora Box sequel has Monkey King torn between two women: Jing Jing & Zixia, played by radiant Athena Chu. Stars Stephen Chow, Law Kar Ying, Ng Man Tat & Johnny Kong.

Jan 19, 2010 - Lynette S.K. Webster

Death Note: The Last Name picks up exactly where Death Note left off - with L and Light locked into a battle for supremacy.

Jan 18, 2010 - Robert Barwell

Gianna Jun Ji Hyun as heartbroken Eun-Ju, finds a time portal through her beach house mailbox. It leads her to lonely architect Sung-Hyun played by Lee Jung Jae.

Jan 17, 2010 - Lynette S.K. Webster

Monkey King reincarnates as Joker 500 years later, but is pursued by enemies Spider Spirit & Bull King. Hilarious performances by Lam Kit Ying, Ng Man Tat & Karen Mok.

Jan 17, 2010 - Lynette S.K. Webster

A pioneering film, Hyderabad Blues is a light-hearted look at the trials and travails of Varun who returns home after living in the United States of America for 12 years.

Jan 13, 2010 - Shvetal Vyas

Hideo Nakata's sequel to Japanese manga movie relies sadly on action movie effects. Cast includes Shunji Fujimura, Youki Kudoh and child actors Narushi & Mayuko Fukuda.

Jan 9, 2010 - Lynette S.K. Webster

The thundering success of Aamir Khan's 3 Idiots has infused fresh hope into Bollywood.

Jan 7, 2010 - Biswita Mozumdar

Chan-Wook Park films have a sadistic element and are known for their wriggling plot lines, their bloodthirsty violence and their insane dark humour.

Jan 6, 2010 - Azharul Islam

Trial shows boast of extraordinary reviews, and paid previews are expected to be on par with or overtake Ghajini

Dec 24, 2009 - Biswita Mozumdar

Death Note is a genre defying manga movie that offers suspense and mystery.

Dec 18, 2009 - Robert Barwell

Kenichi Matsuyama fleshes out L, the genius battling Kira Light Yagami, who joins the investigating team. Stars Tatsuya Fujiwara, Erika Toda, Takeshi Kaga & Nana Katase.

Dec 11, 2009 - Lynette S.K. Webster

Tatsuya Fujiwara is revolutionary Light Yagami, who believes in killing criminals to make a better world. Stars Kenichi Matsuyama, Takeshi Kaga, Asaka Seto & Yu Kashii.

Dec 11, 2009 - Lynette S.K. Webster

Ajab Prem was declared a superhit, De Dana Dhan opened strongly and 2012 proves that Hollywood is now a major force to contend with on the Indian movie scene.

Dec 10, 2009 - Biswita Mozumdar

A power crazy general sets his sights on taking over all of China in in John Woo's fantastic tale of intrigue, corruption, dangerous alliances and breathtaking battles

Dec 5, 2009 - Robert Waldman

Martial arts meet technology in 1998 film. Ekin Cheng & Aaron Kwok play elemental heroes Wind & Cloud. Directed by Andrew Lau, stars Sonny Chiba, Kristy Yang & Shu Qi.

Dec 1, 2009 - Lynette S.K. Webster

Lucky Coffee Shop is the perfect setting where the love lives of three kooky characters evolve. Also stars Sammi Cheng, Daniel Chan, Shu Qi, Kristy Yang & Eric Kot.

Nov 30, 2009 - Lynette S.K. Webster

Lim Su-Jeong from I'm a Cyborg, but I'm OK stars in this high-grossing scary flick about domestic tragedy. Cast includes Kim Kap-Su, Yum Jung-Ah and Moon Geun-Young.

Nov 27, 2009 - Lynette S.K. Webster