The Legend is Born – Ip Man (2010)

Directed by: Herman Yau
Produced by: Sin Kwok Lam
Written by: Erica Lee
Starring: To Yu-Hang, Huang Yi, Louis Fan, Yuen Biao, Xu Jiao, Bernice Liu, Sire Ma, Lam Suet, Ip Chun, Sammo Hung
Genre: Martial Art, Biopic, Action
Distributed by: Mei Ah Entertainment
Release date: June 24, 2010
Running time: N/A
Country: Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese
Rated: N/R

Synopsis: It is about around Yip Man's resistance against invading foreigners, along with his romantic relations while under the tutelage of three Wing Chun masters. Yip Chun, eldest son of Ip Man, is also appearing in the movie as Leung Bik, Yip Man's 2nd mentor.

Break Up Club (2010)

Directed by: Barbara Wong
Produced by: Lawrence Cheng, Barbara Wong, Gus Liem
Written by: Lawrence Cheng, Barbara Wong
Starring: Jaycee Chan, Fiona Sit, Patrick Tang, Hayama Go, Bonnie Sin
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama
Studios: Diva Productions, Film Development Fund of Hong Kong, Theatrix.asia
Distributed by: Golden Scene Co. Ltd.
Release date: June 16, 2010
Running time: 104 min
Country: Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese
Rated: Hong Kong - IIB

Synopsis: This film revolves around a website that allows users to win back lost loves, so long as they agree to break up another happy couple.

Once a Gangster (2010)

Directed by: Felix Chong
Produced by: Alan Mak
Written by: Felix Chong
Starring: Ekin Cheng, Jordan Chan, Alex Fong, Yu An-an, Michelle Ye, Wilfred Lau
Genre: Action, Comedy, Gangster
Studios: Media Asia Films, Pop Movies
Distributed by: Media Asia Distribution
Release date: May 20, 2010
Running time: 95 min
Country: Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese, Mandarin
Rated: N/R

Synopsis: Brisket ( Jordan Chan ) has been recommended by the current Kingpin ( Alex Fong ) as the heir to the operations because he has once killed many people. However, he has no intentions to return since he is now a successful chef and owner of a renown restaurant in Hong Kong.

Sparrow ( Ekin Cheng ), the other Kingpin candidate, has just been released from jail. His mother ( Yu An-an ) has big plans for him to make a return. However Sparrow's biggest wish was to study Economics at the Hong Kong University.

Both of them try to keep away from the big boss and not get involved in the situations, but behind them is a big problem. they are implicated and expected to replace fallen comrades. It is difficult for them to behave with integrity, and they have no choice but to once more get involved.

Dream Home (2010)

Directed by: Edmond Pang Ho Cheung
Produced by: Conroy Chan Chi Chung, Josie Ho Chiu Yee, Leung Kai Yun, Edmond Pang Ho Cheung
Written by: Edmond Pang Ho Cheung
Starring: Josie Ho, Anthony Wong, Michelle Yip Suen, Eason Chan, Norman Chu Siu Keung, Lawrence Chou Jun Wai, Nina Pau Hei Ching, Derek Tsang Kwok Cheung, Lo Hoi Pang, Juno Mak Jun Lung
Genre: Horror
Studios: 852 Films Ltd., Making Film
Distributed by: EDKO Films
Release date: May 13, 2010
Running time: N/A
Country: Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese
Rated: HK Cat. 3

Synopsis: A woman (played by Josie Ho) will go to whatever lengths necessary to obtain her dream home with a view of the sea. This includes driving down the property value and decreasing the occupancy rate by killing her potential neighbors.

Ip Man 2 (2010)

Directed by: Wilson Yip
Produced by: Raymond Wong
Written by: Edmond Wong
Starring: Donnie Yen, Sammo Hung, Lynn Hung, Huang Xiaoming, Simon Yam, Fan Siu-Wong
Genre: Semi-biography, Martial Arts
Studios: Mandarin Films
Distributed By: Mandarin Films
Release date: April 29, 2010
Running time: N/A
Country: Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese, Mandarin
Rated: N/R

Synopsis: Continuing after the events of Ip Man, the sequel centers on Ip's movements in Hong Kong as he attempts to propagate his discipline of Wing Chun and faces rivalry with the local master of Hung Ga.

Future X-Cops (2010)

Directed by: Wong Jing
Written by: Wong Jing
Starring: Andy Lau, Barbie Hsu, Fan Siu-Wong, Fan Bingbing, Law Kar-Ying, Xu Jiao, Mike He
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi
Studios: China Film Group, Jing's Production, Mega-Vision Pictures (MVP), Scholar Multimedia
Distributed By: China Film Group, Easternlight Films
Release date: February 25, 2010
Running time: N/A
Country: Hong Kong, Taiwan
Language: Cantonese
Rated: N/R

Synopsis: A police officer (Andy Lau) from the year 2085 accidentally arrives in the year 2010. He meets a fellow police officer (Barbie Hsu) and they team up to take on an international crime syndicate.

Just Another Pandora's Box (2010)

Directed by: Jeffrey Lau
Written by: Jeffrey Lau
Starring: Ronald Cheng, Gigi Leung, Betty Sun, Athena Chu, Gillian Chung, Eric Tsang, Patrick Tam, Huang Bo, Guo Degang
Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Comedy
Studios: Beijing Galloping Horse, Pearl River Film, Beijing Polybona
Distributed by: Mei Ah Entertainment, Shaw Organisation
Release date: March 18, 2010
Running time: N/A
Country: Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese
Rated: N/R

Synopsis: A bandit Ronald Cheng effortlessly pulls out the magic sword belonging to Fairy Athena Chu, and Fairy Sun Li who lives by love, is drawn as moth to flame by this deja vu-like infatuation. As Sun Li chases after the Ronald Cheng, who just wants to get away from this "rotten peach blossom", the Pandora's Box opens a doorway into another time zone...

Thus begins their incredible journey that is filled with fantasies, traipsing through A Chinese Odyssey, Eagle Shooting Heroes, Red Cliff, Kungfu Hustle, Painted Skin, Kungfu Panda, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and even The Matrix.

Hot Summer Days (2010)

Directed by: Tony Chan, Wing Shya
Produced by: Fruit Chan, Paul Cheng
Written by: Tony Chan
Starring: Jacky Cheung,Rene Liu, Daniel Wu, Nicholas Tse, Barbie Hsu, Vivian Hsu, Chia Hui Liu, Duan Yihong, Angela Baby, Jing Boran, Fu Xinbo, Maggie Cheung, Gordon Liu
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Studio: Fox International Productions (FIP), Hot Summer Pictures, Huayi Brothers, Star Television
Distributor: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Release date: February 11, 2010 (China); February 18, 2010 (Hong Kong)
Running time: N/A
Country: Hong Kong, China
Language: Cantonese, Mandarin
Rated: N/R

Synopsis: "Hot Summer Days" shares six entwined stories in which people strive to discover the true meaning of love, where the heat ignites emotions and changes lives forever.

72 Tenants of Prosperity (2010)

Directed by: Eric Tsang, Patrick Kong
Produced by: Eric Tsang
Starring: Eric Tsang, Jacky Cheung, Anita Yuen, Bosco Wong, Stephy Tang, Linda Chung, Wong Cho Lam, Michael Tse, Charmaine Sheh, Lam Ka-Tung, Raymond Lam, Fala Chen, Justin Lo
Genre: Comedy
Studio: Shaw Brothers Studio, Television Broadcasts Limited, United Filmmakers Organization, Sil-Metropole Organisation, Sun Wah Media Group
Release date: February 11, 2010
Running time: N/A
Country: Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese
Rated: N/R

Synopsis: In 1970s Hong Kong rapacious landlords try to evict 72 tenants but sworn brothers Ha Kung (Eric Tsang) and Shek Kin (Jacky Cheung) help the group of 72 defeat the landlord (Lam Ka Tung) and landlady (Charmaine Sheh) and coincidentally rescue Pinky (Anita Yuen) from a planned forced marriage. When both sworn brothers fall for Pinky and propose to her she flips a coin “heads or tails” and Ha wins her hand in marriage.

Little Big Soldier (2010)

Directed by: Ding Sheng
Produced by: Jackie Chan
Written by: Jackie Chan
Starring: Jackie Chan, Wang Leehom, Steve Yoo, Lin Peng, Wu Yue, Xiao Dongmei
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Studio: Bona Entertainment, JCE Movies Limited
Distributed by: Polybona Films, JCE Movies Limited
Release date: February 25, 2010 (Hong Kong) February 14, 2010 (China)
Running time: N/A
Country: China, Hong Kong
Language: Mandarin
Rated: N/R

Synopsis: It was the darkest of times in China, when ruthless warlords waged battles to satiate their endless aggression. Millions of lives perished, and those who survived had only two choices - kill or be killed.

The battalions of warring states Liang and Wei collided in a bloodbath that lasted from dawn until dusk. Only two men were left standing - a foot soldier from Liang and the rival General from Wei. The Soldier survived because he is an expert in playing dead, with a device strapped on his body which protruded like an arrowhead for added realism.

The Soldier captured the wounded General, hoping to use the enemy as his ticket to freedom - by handing the General to the Liang warlord, the Soldier could be honorably discharged and return home to his peaceful life. The young General, though taken captive, was condescending towards the Soldier. The two men were often at loggerheads during the long and winding journey.

14 blades (2010)

Directed by: Daniel Lee
Written by: Abe Kwong, Daniel Lee
Starring: Donnie Yen, Vicky Zhao Wei, Wu Chun, Qi Yu Wu, Kate Tsui, Chen Kuan Tai, Wu Ma, Sammo Hung, Xu Xiang Dong, Chen Zhi Hui
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Studio: Shanghai Film Group, Visualizer Film Productions
Distributed by: Shanghai Film Group, Arclight Films, Easternlight Films
Release date: February 4, 2010 (China); February 11, 2010 (Hong Kong)
Running time: N/A
Country: China, Hong Kong
Language: Mandarin
Rated: HK-Cat. 2B

Synopsis: A kungfu 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.

True Legend: Su Qi-Er (2010)

Directed by: Yuen Woo-Ping
Produced by: Bill Kong, Zhang Zhenyang
Written by: To Chi-Long
Starring: Vincent Zhao, Zhou Xun, Michelle Yeoh, Jay Chou, Chiu Man Cheuk, Guo Xiaodong
Genre: Kungfu, Drama, History
Studio: EDKO Film, Focus Features, Shanghai Film Group
Distributed by: EDKO Film
Release date: February 11, 2010 (Hong Kong) February 14, 2010 (China)
Running time: 110 mins.
Country: China, Hong Kong
Language: Mandarin
Rated: N/R

Synopsis: The film is a psychological mystery drama set in Hong Kong, the movie tells the story of Su, a great wealthy man living during the Qing Dynasty, trained as a warrior that was betrayed by his adopted brother. Su’s hunger for revenge has tragic consequences, but he is given a chance for redemption when he wakes up to his real self in the fight for his son’s life.

All's Well, Ends Well 2010

Directed by: Herman Yau, Raymond Wong
Produced by: Raymond Wong
Written by: Edmond Wong Chi Mun
Starring: Louis Koo, Sandra Ng, Ronald Cheng, Lynn Xiong, Pan Yueming, Raymond Wong, Angela Baby, Lam Tze Chung
Genre: Comedy
Studio: Mandarin Films Distribution Co., Enlight Pictures
Distributed by: Mandarin Films Distribution Co.
Release date: February 11, 2010
Running time: N/A
Country: Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese
Rated: N/R

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The Storm Warriors (2009)

Directed by: Danny Pang, Oxide Pang
Produced by: Danny Pang, Oxide Pang
Written by: Ma Wing Shing
Starring: Ekin Cheng, Aaron Kwok, Simon Yam, Nicholas Tse, Charlene Choi, Tang Yan
Genre: Martial Arts, Action,Adventure, Fantasy
Studio: Universe Entertainment, Sil-Metropole, Chengtian Entertainment
Distributed by: Universe Films Distribution Co. Ltd.
Release date(s): December 10, 2009
Running time: 110 mins
Country: Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese
Rated: PG-13

Synopsis: Evil Japanese warlord, Lord Godless (Simon Yam) is intent on conquering China. In an effort to succeed, he imprisons all of the Chinese martial artists and attempts to make them subjugate. Amongst the prisoners are Cloud (Aaron Kwok) and the martial arts elder statesman, Nameless (Kenny Ho). Thankfully, Wind (Ekin Cheng) comes to the rescue, but all three are badly wounded during the battle to escape. Chu Chu (Tang Yan) also shows up and takes a direct strike from Lord Godless when she jumps in to save Cloud. The remaining martial artists sacrifice their lives to save the trio as they believe they are the only hope to beat Lord Godless and save the country.

Bodyguards and Assassins (2009)

Directed by: Teddy Chen
Produced by: Peter Chan, Huang Jianxin
Written by: James Yuen Sai Sang, Chun Tin Nam
Starring: Donnie Yen, Leon Lai, Nicholas Tse, Li Yuchun, Wang Xueqi, Hu Jun, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Eric Tsang, Simon Yam, Fan Bingbing, Zhou Yun
Genre: Drama, Action
Studio: Cinema Popular
Distributed by: China Film Group
Release date(s): December 18, 2009
Running time: N/A
Country: China
Language: Mandarin
Rated: N/R

Synopsis: It tells the story of a group of bodyguards protecting Sun Yat-sen (1866-1925) from assassins in 1905 Hong Kong.

Amazing Tales: Three Guns (2009)

Directed by: Zhang Yimou
Produced by: William Kong
Written by: Shi Jianquan, Shang Jing
Starring: Sun Honglei, Ni Dahong, Xiaoshenyang, Yan Ni
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Comedy
Studio: Beijing New Picture Film Co.
Distributed by: China Film, Sony Pictures Classics
Release date(s): December 11, 2009
Running time: N/A
Country: China
Language: Mandarin
Rated: N/R

Synopsis: An adaptation of the 1984 Hollywood film by brothers Joel & Ethan Coen titled "Blood Simple," the story is about a restaurant owner played by Dahong Ni, who after learning that his wife (Ni Yan) slept with the waiter (Xiao Shen-yang), hires a corrupt patrol officer (Honglei Sun) to kill his wife and her lover. But the plan didn’t run smoothly as he was stuck to some sticky situations and double crosses.

Mulan (2009)

Directed by: Jingle Ma
Written by: Ting Zhang
Starring: Vicky Zhao Wei, Chen Kun, Hu Jun, Jaycee Chan, Xu Jiao, Nicky Lee, Vitas
Genre: Action, Drama, Romance
Studio: Starlight International Media, Beijing Gallop Horse Film & TV Production
Distributed by: Beijing Poly-bona Film Publishing Company, Distribution Workshop
Release date(s): December 8, 2009
Running time: N/A
Country: China
Language: Mandarin
Rated: N/R

Synopsis: Based on the Chinese folk heroine Hua Mulan. When the country is threatened by invaders, a young girl defends her father by sneaking away from home and dressing up as a man to join an all-male army where she eventually assumes a historically critical role in defending the nation in a time of war.

The Warrior and The Wolf

Directed by: Tian Zhuangzhuang
Produced by: William Kong
Written by: Tian Zhuangzhuang (screenplay) , Yasushi Inoue (novel)
Starring: Maggie Q, Tou Chung-hua, Joe Odagiri
Genre: Drama, Action
Studio: China Film Group (China), Edko Films (Hong Kong), MediaCorp Raintree Pictures (Singapore), Perfect World Culture (China)
Distributed by: Edko Film, Focus Features
Release date: October 2, 2009
Running time: 100 min
Country: China
Language: Mandarin
Rated: Not Rated

Synopsis: The disillusioned general of an ancient Chinese army regiment finds himself stranded in a village populated by a strange clan with mystical connections to wolves.

Confucius

Directed by: Hu Mei
Produced by: Han Sanping
Starring: Chow Yun-fat, Zhou Xun, Jiao Huang, Yao Lu
Genre: Biography, Drama
Studio: Beijing Dadi Century Limited, China Film Group
Distributed by: China Film Group, Applause Entertainment
Release date(s): 2010 (Spring)
Country: China
Language: Mandarin
Rated: Not Rated

Synopsis: The movie focuses on the life story of the highly-influential Chinese philosopher and the founding father of Confucianism, Confucius.

The Message (Feng sheng)

Directed by: Kuo-fu Chen, Qunshu Gao
Written by: Kuo-fu Chen (screenplay), Jia Mai (novel)
Starring: Huang Xiaoming, Li Bingbing, Alec Su, Zhou Xun, Ni Dahong, Wang Zhiwen, Gang Wu, Da Ying, Zhang Hanyu
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller, War
Studio: Huayi Brothers & Taihe Film Investment, Huayi Film Entertainment
Distributed by: Huayi Brothers & Taihe Film Investment (China), Emperor Motion Pictures
Release date(s): October 1, 2009
Running time: 124 min.
Country: China
Language: Mandarin
Rated: NC-16

Synopsis: Nanjing 1942, following a series of assassination attempts on officials of the Japanese-controlled puppet government, the Japanese spy chief gathers a group of suspects in a mansion house for questioning. A tense game of "cat and mouse" ensues as the Chinese code-breaker attempts to send out a crucial message while protecting his/her own identity.