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Richard Yu

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Biography:

Richard is a co-founder and Asia Editor of Cinema Escapist, a publication that seeks to explore and connect the world through a cinematic lens. Richard writes about films from Asia for a global audience, and lives in Hong Kong.

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Raging Fire (2021) 90% “Donnie Yen's latest film is heavy on action but begs the question of whether the HK cop drama genre is overdone and in need of a refresh.” – Cinema Escapist Nov 12, 2021 Full Review The Rescue (2020) 90% “Between action-packed rescues, acrobatic stunts, and scenes where civilians laud the bravery and heroism of China's Coast Guard, The Rescue at least makes for good propaganda, even if it's lacking in dramatic complexity.” – Cinema Escapist Dec 29, 2020 Full Review The Old Town Girls (2020) 83% “The Old Town Girls will not leave you fulfilled or satisfied, but the essence of a good neo-noir film is not a "feel-good" experience. Films like these are meant to be dark and depressing, and The Old Town Girls delivers on that promise.” – Cinema Escapist Dec 24, 2020 Full Review 76 Days (2020) 100% “76 Days excels at putting the toll of the pandemic into human terms. Most people only saw the pandemic in terms of daily case counts, however, behind every statistic is a human face.” – Cinema Escapist Sep 27, 2020 Full Review The Eight Hundred (2020) 89% “"Overall, the film is still worth a watch if you're interested in Chinese history and politics. If the political message doesn't interest you, at least The Eight Hundred has decent special effects amidst explosions and gun battles."” – Cinema Escapist Sep 7, 2020 Full Review My Prince Edward (2019) 100% “My Prince Edward is a well produced showcase of some of the struggles that young women in Hong Kong...grapple with as they break out from the conservative mindsets of their parents' generation to forge their own independent paths in life.” – Cinema Escapist Aug 10, 2020 Full Review The Closet (2020) 89% “The Closet is a softer introduction to horror. There's no jump-scares or blood and guts...instead, the film focuses on Sang-won's personal journey in becoming a better dad for Ina.” – Cinema Escapist Feb 20, 2020 Full Review This Is Not What I Expected (2017) 78% “The film's heavenly portrayal of cuisine is better than any aperitif to prepare you for dinner” – Cinema Escapist Dec 30, 2019 Full Review Ip Man 4: The Finale (2019) 85% “Ip Man 4 captures the zeitgeist of the "yellow peril" that's swept across a contemporary America threatened by the economic and geopolitical rise of the People's Republic of China.” – Cinema Escapist Dec 20, 2019 Full Review I'm Livin' It (2019) “I'm Livin' It constantly reminds us of the value of emotional wealth over material wealth.” – Cinema Escapist Dec 14, 2019 Full Review Wet Season (2019) 82% “While Hollywood continues to highlight the glittering side of Singapore, local films like Wet Season will provide a valuable outlet for the less joyful moments of life” – Cinema Escapist Dec 8, 2019 Full Review Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains (2019) 100% “Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains demonstrates deep roots in Chinese culture...besides being set in a literal shan shui environment, the film also assumes the essence of a shan shui painting” – Cinema Escapist Dec 7, 2019 Full Review Better Days (2019) 97% “While taking an emotional toll, the all-too-realistic bullying scenes also make the film more realistic and empathetic for audience members.” – Cinema Escapist Nov 11, 2019 Full Review The Shadow Play (2018) 20% “The Shadow Play is not a movie that you kick back and watch on Netflix at the end of a long day; it's a film that requires involvement and thought on the part of the viewer.” – Cinema Escapist Nov 4, 2019 Full Review The Battle of Jangsari (2019) 38% “While on the surface Jangsari is "just another war movie,'' it's important because it recognizes that adolescents can rise to the task when their families and futures are threatened.” – Cinema Escapist Oct 11, 2019 Full Review The Climbers (2019) 33% “The Climbers had the potential to be a gripping drama-thriller and project China's soft power while doing so, but instead the overt focus on fighting for national pride makes the film a flop.” – Cinema Escapist Oct 1, 2019 Full Review Tazza: One Eyed Jack (2019) “Between the entertaining characters and rollercoaster plot, Tazza: The One Eyed Jack is more than entertaining as crime thriller that will keep you thinking and engaged throughout” – Cinema Escapist Sep 21, 2019 Full Review Midnight Diner (2019) “By missing out on character development and eschewing presentations of Shanghainese dishes, Midnight Diner fails to entertain both drama-philes and foodies.” – Cinema Escapist Sep 21, 2019 Full Review Fagara (2019) 100% “Even though Fagara doesn't overtly promote "One China," it ultimately reinforces the message that the components of the Greater Chinese community share a lot of similarities rather than differences.” – Cinema Escapist Sep 16, 2019 Full Review Shanghai Fortress (2019) “While Shanghai Fortress is not likely to win any awards, it's adequate if you're looking for brainless entertainment” – Cinema Escapist Sep 15, 2019 Full Review The Bad Guys: Reign of Chaos (2019) “[The Bad Guys is] a fun film for audiences looking for a respite from more serious dramas, or to get riled up with anti-Japanese sentiment.” – Cinema Escapist Sep 13, 2019 Full Review Miss & Mrs. Cops (2019) “While Miss and Mrs. Cops hardly offers anything new in terms of plot, its timely exploration of the challenges women face in Korea makes it worth a watch.” – Cinema Escapist Sep 6, 2019 Full Review Ne Zha (2019) 88% “The film remains whimsical and entertaining for adults and children alike, and its treatment of a Chinese folk deity is surprisingly accessible for audiences unfamiliar with Chinese mythology.” – Cinema Escapist Aug 29, 2019 Full Review Line Walker 2: Invisible Spy (2019) 86% “Plot takes a backseat to action in Line Walker 2-the story merely existing to provide some context for shootouts and car chases” – Cinema Escapist Aug 15, 2019 Full Review The Divine Fury (2019) 44% “In trying to execute both horror and action, Divine Fury succeeds at neither...A bigger weakness is the lack of character development over the course of Divine Fury” – Cinema Escapist Aug 14, 2019 Full Review
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