The Best Of Asian Cinema 2

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The Quiet Family [DVD]
1.  The Quiet Family [DVD] DVD ~ Mun-Hee Na
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  "The film which inspired The Happiness Of The Katakuris, but is both funnier and better. Keep your eyes open for Jeong Jae-young, Song Kang-ho, Choi Min-sik and Gi Ju-bong before they were famous!"
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Address Unknown [DVD] [2001]
2.  Address Unknown [DVD] [2001] 
The list author says:
  "One of the best and most heartbreaking of Kim Ki-duk's films. A film about the community outside a US army base after the Korean war, and a half-Korean, half-American boy who is a social outcast."
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One Night In Mongkok [DVD]
3.  One Night In Mongkok [DVD] 
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  "A greatly underrated film about police tracking a hitman on a mission to kill a ranking Triad leader. Anyone who likes Infernal Affairs will love this."
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God of Cookery [DVD] [1996] [US Import]
4.  God of Cookery [DVD] [1996] [US Import] DVD ~ Stephen Chow
The list author says:
  "Another hilarious turn from Stephen Chow about an arrogant chef who goes from riches to rags and must learn cookery the shaolin way to get his fame back. Look! A UFO!"
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Breaking News [DVD]
5.  Breaking News [DVD] DVD ~ Kelly Chen
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  "Tension, loads of action, and great acting performances from its stars. This film is everything you can expect from a Johnnie To [Election, Exiled, Fulltime Killer] film."
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Election 2 [DVD]
6.  Election 2 [DVD] DVD ~ Louis Koo
The list author says:
  "The sequel to Johnnie To's epic crime saga Election. Once again competition over who will become the next Wo Sing Triad chairman turns nasty."
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Kung Fu Hustle [DVD] [2005]
7.  Kung Fu Hustle [DVD] [2005] DVD ~ Stephen Chow
The list author says:
  "Stephen Chow's [Shaolin Soccer, God Of Cookery] most recent film has been a hit all over the world. Featuring not only hilarious comedy, but also some absolutely breathtaking martial arts set pieces."
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A Better Tomorrow 2 [DVD]
8.  A Better Tomorrow 2 [DVD] DVD ~ Chow Yun-Fat
The list author says:
  "The sequel to John Woo's A Better Tomorrow features even more action and a final showdown which almost no action film can better [except maybe Woo's own Hard Boiled]."
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Lady Vengeance [DVD]
9.  Lady Vengeance [DVD] 
The list author says:
  "Although frequently regarded as the poorest of Park Chan-wook's Vengeance Trilogy, this film is still a masterpiece in its own right and still one of the best revenge thrillers to ever be produced."
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City on Fire [DVD]
10.  City on Fire [DVD] 
The list author says:
  "Many regard this as being the inspiration for Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs. Others see this as a brilliant and action filled undercover cop thriller. The latter is certainly correct."
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Rainy Dog [DVD] [1997]
11.  Rainy Dog [DVD] [1997] DVD ~ Shô Aikawa
The list author says:
  "Although low on gore and with minimal dialogue, this tale of a hitman who doesn't go out when it's raining [despite living in soaking wet Taipei] is undoubtedly one of Miike's best films."
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King of Beggars [DVD]
12.  King of Beggars [DVD] DVD ~ Stephen Chow
The list author says:
  "Another great comedy from Stephen Chow about a thick and incredibly lazy general's son who goes from riches to rags and becomes King Of The Beggars."
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Enter The Dragon (Special Edition) [DVD]
13.  Enter The Dragon (Special Edition) [DVD] DVD ~ Bruce Lee
The list author says:
  "Bruce Lee's Hollywood breakthrough would also be his last completed film before he died. It's also without a doubt his best, and the most influencial martials arts film ever made."
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Zatoichi (2 disc Collector's Edition) [DVD]
14.  Zatoichi (2 disc Collector's Edition) [DVD] DVD ~ 'Beat' Takeshi Kitano
The list author says:
  "'Beat Kitano' directs and stars in his stylized film update of the legend of Zatoichi, the blind samurai. The action in this is awe inspiring, bloody, and beautiful."
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Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter And Spring [2004] [DVD]
15.  Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter And Spring [2004] [DVD] DVD ~ Summer, Autumn, Winter... Spring
The list author says:
  "Kim Ki-duk's finest film - a beautiful, thought-provoking, and poetic masterpiece. Each season reflects a stage in the life of a  monk as he learns of guilt, anger, jealousy, and finally inner peace."
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