Member Majin Android Posted August 27, 2021 Member Share Posted August 27, 2021 (edited) Enjoyed it. One action scene I kinda hated. One funny part was the bad guys doing 3 off screen disguise changes in less than 2 minutes. All matching outfits, um like a boy band or something haha. Edited August 27, 2021 by Majin Android misspelling 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member thehangman Posted August 27, 2021 Member Share Posted August 27, 2021 still waiting on uk release 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member whitesnake Posted September 10, 2021 Member Share Posted September 10, 2021 Release date for Raging Fire Blu-ray and DVD in the US from Well Go USA is now November 23, 2021. Running time 126 minutes. Info at https://www.rightstufanime.com/Raging-Fire-Blu-ray 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member laagi Posted September 10, 2021 Member Share Posted September 10, 2021 Looks like fortune smiles upon me (for once). They'll have a special screening of Raging Fire as part of a local film festival! Only downside we have a COVID-certificate obligation in place. No swap, no watch 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member OpiumKungFuCracker Posted September 10, 2021 Member Share Posted September 10, 2021 50 minutes ago, whitesnake said: Release date for Raging Fire Blu-ray and DVD in the US from Well Go USA is now November 23, 2021. Running time 126 minutes. Info at https://www.rightstufanime.com/Raging-Fire-Blu-ray Thank you! Instant purchase for me 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member sifu iron perm Posted September 11, 2021 Member Share Posted September 11, 2021 12 hours ago, laagi said: Looks like fortune smiles upon me (for once). They'll have a special screening of Raging Fire as part of a local film festival! Only downside we have a COVID-certificate obligation in place. No swap, no watch where abouts? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member laagi Posted September 11, 2021 Member Share Posted September 11, 2021 12 hours ago, sifu iron perm said: where abouts? https://zff.com/de/archiv/56922/ 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member sifu iron perm Posted September 11, 2021 Member Share Posted September 11, 2021 20 minutes ago, laagi said: https://zff.com/de/archiv/56922/ Lucky You! I was hoping the annual london film festival (BFI) would have picked this up? Oh well.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member laagi Posted September 11, 2021 Member Share Posted September 11, 2021 2 hours ago, sifu iron perm said: Lucky You! I was hoping the annual london film festival (BFI) would have picked this up? Oh well.. Surprised to hear this hasn't hit the UK market yet. Hoping you'll get the chance to see it on the big screen. I feel very lucky 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member thehangman Posted September 12, 2021 Member Share Posted September 12, 2021 15 hours ago, sifu iron perm said: Lucky You! I was hoping the annual london film festival (BFI) would have picked this up? Oh well.. You would of thought so missed oppurtunity 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member thundered mantis Posted September 12, 2021 Member Share Posted September 12, 2021 On 9/10/2021 at 5:51 PM, whitesnake said: Release date for Raging Fire Blu-ray and DVD in the US from Well Go USA is now November 23, 2021. Running time 126 minutes. Info at https://www.rightstufanime.com/Raging-Fire-Blu-ray No UHD release for this one? I´d hate to doudle dip... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member sifu iron perm Posted September 15, 2021 Member Share Posted September 15, 2021 (edited) https://www.instagram.com/p/CT2FTfis9GA/?utm_medium=copy_link Edited September 15, 2021 by sifu iron perm 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member laagi Posted September 16, 2021 Member Share Posted September 16, 2021 12 hours ago, sifu iron perm said: https://www.instagram.com/p/CT2FTfis9GA/?utm_medium=copy_link Looks like your prayers have been answered. I'm shit out of luck. Got my tickets the other day, only to find out two days later that I got the fu**ing 'Rona. Which means I'm under house arrest indefinitely. I'm so sick tired of this shit! 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member sifu iron perm Posted September 16, 2021 Member Share Posted September 16, 2021 6 hours ago, laagi said: Looks like your prayers have been answered. I'm shit out of luck. Got my tickets the other day, only to find out two days later that I got the fu**ing 'Rona. Which means I'm under house arrest indefinitely. I'm so sick tired of this shit! That's fucked up!! Hope you recover quick!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member danthemandmv Posted September 18, 2021 Member Share Posted September 18, 2021 Sorry to hear this , @laagi - wishing you a speedy , full recovery . 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member sifu iron perm Posted September 24, 2021 Member Share Posted September 24, 2021 LEAFF2021: Opening Gala | RAGING FIRE Thu, Oct 21, 19:00 BST Order no. 1927820079 of (£22.15) purchased on Today at 11:11 I BOOKED MY TICKET!!!!!YES!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member DragonClaws Posted September 28, 2021 Member Share Posted September 28, 2021 On 9/16/2021 at 3:18 AM, laagi said: Looks like your prayers have been answered. I'm shit out of luck. Got my tickets the other day, only to find out two days later that I got the fu**ing 'Rona. Which means I'm under house arrest indefinitely. I'm so sick tired of this shit! All the best with your recovery @laagi. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member laagi Posted October 2, 2021 Member Share Posted October 2, 2021 Appreciate it guys After two weeks under house arrest I'm on the road to recovery. The worst (hopefully) is over and I can return to life next week. I urge all of you (who can) to get vaccinated; protect yourself and the ones you love! Just my two cents. Oh yeah, I didn't get to watch the movie of course. F*ck 'Rona! 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Drunken Monk Posted October 23, 2021 Member Share Posted October 23, 2021 I watched this this morning and well…it’s good. It’s not great and it’s certainly not a classic but it is a good movie. Benny Chan makes sure the film is colorful, vibrant and well shot. The direction, in my opinion, is pretty fantastic. I’m glad he went out with well made movie. The flaws in this movies aren’t Chan’s fault. The primary flaw is that this is one overlong film. It could have been a tight little action movie but instead it’s a flabby action thriller. Honestly, they could have trimmed a good thirty minutes off. All the dramatic scenes are so long. Everyone’s performances are great but it’s obvious that this film is filled with overacting. Everyone is going 110% and at times it feels a little too much. It didn’t really bother me though because the film is more of a light hearted affair than the more gritty Flashpoint and Sha Po Lang. So why about the action? The good thing is that there is massive variety on display. Hand to hand, weapon to weapon, gun play, extreme stunts, car chases, motorbike chases. It’s all here and it’s all fun to watch. My main issue is that there is a lack of actual martial arts and when the martial arts does roll around, it’s painfully brief. Even the climax between Yen and Tse feels about five minutes long…if that. Also, Donnie leans way too much towards scrappiness in this film. There are little to no flashy exchanges. Rather, just people windmilling punches at each other, a few kicks and then lots of holds/throws. It feels sloppier than the aforementioned Sha Po Lang and Flashpoint. I was left wanting more. Much more, if I’m honest. But I’m thinking some people may love this kind of stuff so don’t take my word on the action. Definitely view it for yourself. The CGI, while awful in places, didn’t bother me at all. I know it’ll upset some. All in all, a fine film. Less drama and more/longer action sequences would have been preferred. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member sifu iron perm Posted October 23, 2021 Member Share Posted October 23, 2021 (edited) I loved it. Super gala at leciester Square London! Had a finesse time and reunited with a few Hardcore Fu Fans. Damn the final fight was classic Donnie. Edited October 23, 2021 by sifu iron perm 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Ronin Posted October 25, 2021 Member Share Posted October 25, 2021 Now streaming on Hi-YAH! Really enjoyed it, easily one of the best action films out of HK in a while. RIP Benny Chan. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member JackieRome Posted October 26, 2021 Member Share Posted October 26, 2021 Very conventional story, which does not try to bring any new elements into the profiles of the protagonists. clearly they are not films that are seen for this reason. the attack in the slum and the finale are the best moments. The final one is not up to Flashpoint but it is still very enjoyable. Too bad that action scene in the middle with CGI and the incredibly absurd rescue of the little girl, the Chinese are crazy about these rescue sequences. Always great Donnie. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member laagi Posted October 26, 2021 Member Share Posted October 26, 2021 (edited) @sifu iron perm I'm beyond jealous that you got to see this on the big screen! Are you planning on watching anything else? Hand Rolled Cigarette as well as Spiritwalker seems like a nobrainer for any fan of asian cinema. Also they showed Limbo! After all my personal back and forth I reluctantly had to settle for a home viewing thru streaming. I can't stress enough that if you have a chance go watch this in cinema! The sheer scope and production value alone are worth it. From the get go I kind of spoiled this one for myself to be honest. Nevertheless I really enjoyed it! It's easily one of the best modern action movies out of Hong Kong in recent times. I couldn't help but wonder how long it will take until we get the chance to watch something similar again. A worthy farewell to Benny Chan and his work. Also a testimony once and for all that Donnie Yen delivers some of the best on screen action! The movie is pretty damn violent! Giving you what any action fan desires. Shootouts, car chases, hand to hand combat, explosions, gruesome deaths. It's all here and more importantly in a good amount. I always admired HK action movies for their increase of intensity (violence). The finale is suppose to give you this last "kick" and Raging Fire certainly delivers. The cinemaography as well as sound design wrap everything up tightly to make it a complete package. The movie goes from bright neon-lit images to green grain for the more visceral scenes. As @One Armed Boxer mentioned in his review some of the action set pieces are reminiscent of things we've seen before. The back alley brawl with its rawness seeing our protagonist and his unit trying to survive an angry mob. The final shootout with automatic weapons on a crowded street. Or last but not least the throwdown between Yen and Tse which reminded me a bit of re:born or hydra with their speed and ferocity. If there's one thing you can hold against the movie it doesn't bring anything fresh to the table. Another minor complaint I have is that at times it did drag quite a bit. Maybe a few more trims here and there would have benefited an overall better flow. Also the CGI did vary in quality which is a bit of a shame. Yen and Tse both did great with their respective performances. Especially Tse's character with his insatiable desire of revenge, no matter the cost. Overall, I highly recommend any fan of modern action to seek this out as soon as possible. Edited October 26, 2021 by laagi 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member sifu iron perm Posted October 26, 2021 Member Share Posted October 26, 2021 @laagi Hi, both rolling cigarette and spirit walker have sold out. But I saw a moment of romance on Sunday, first time viewing it. Classic. As for raging fire, I really enjoyed it, the violence and fight scenes, watching a modern day Hong Kong action thriller on the big screen is a rare and worth it occasion!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member laagi Posted October 26, 2021 Member Share Posted October 26, 2021 7 hours ago, sifu iron perm said: @laagi Hi, both rolling cigarette and spirit walker have sold out. But I saw a moment of romance on Sunday, first time viewing it. Classic. As for raging fire, I really enjoyed it, the violence and fight scenes, watching a modern day Hong Kong action thriller on the big screen is a rare and worth it occasion!! That's great to see. At least the UK seems to have some love for asian cinema! Those titles have been among my must watch of 2021. So far I only had a chance to see Limbo and Raging Fire both in less than an ideal ways. Some day I'll watch an asian movie on the big screen hopefully. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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