CHASING THE DRAGON Review: Bromance Of The Two Kingdoms
Star power and a single magnificent action sequence are the only highlights in this occasionally fun, but otherwise disappointing throwback to 1990s Hong Kong cinema.
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Calvin McMillin is a writer, teacher, and scholar. He is the author of the short story collection, The Sushi Bar at the Edge of Forever and the editor of Frank Chin’s The Confessions of a Number One Son. He previously worked as a film critic for LoveHKFilm.com and currently teaches literature and creative writing in Michigan. His loves include Twin Peaks, James Bond, Haruki Murakami, and classic Hong Kong cinema.
Star power and a single magnificent action sequence are the only highlights in this occasionally fun, but otherwise disappointing throwback to 1990s Hong Kong cinema.
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