Flying Swords of Dragon Gate is the latest offering from director Tsui Hark and kung fu legend Jet Li, the first 3D wuxia movie by both after working on movies in the past such as Once Upon A Time in China series, The Master, Swordsman 2 and Black mask.
Although based on the story of 1992's "Dragon Inn", Tsui denied the new film will be a remake of the old classic. Tsui also worked on the screenplay in addition to directing and producing the film, to ensure the originality of the story.
Genre: wuxia/action/fantasy
Starring: Jet Li, Zhou Xun and Chen Kun
Duration: 120 min
Release Date: 15th Dec, 2011
2. The Flowers of War
Previously called Nanjing Heroes and 13 Flowers of Nanjing, is an upcoming historical drama war film directed by Zhang Yimou.
The film, which is based on the novel The 13 Women of Nanjing by Geling Yan, has been selected as the Chinese entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 84th Academy Awards. The film is set in 1937 in Nanjing, China during the Nanking Massacre, at the time of the Second Sino-Japanese War. A group of escapees, finding sanctuary in a Church compound, risk their lives as they struggle to survive the plight and persecution brought on by the violent invasion of the city.
Genre: war/romance
Starring: Christian Bale,Tong Dawei and Shigeo Kobayashi
Duration: 145 min
Release Date: 15th Dec, 2011
3. Dear Enemy
The film is directed by and stars Xu Jinglei.
The new film takes place within the competitive setting of investment banks. The inspiration behind "Dear Enemy" comes from Xu's discontent with her previous piece "Go Lala Go!", after she decided that she could do better in the genre of workplace romance.
Genre: romance
Starring: Xu Jinglei, Stanley Huang, Christy Chung and Gigi Leung
Duration: 100 min
Release Date: 23rd Dec, 2011
4. Dream House
Dream House is a 2011 American thriller film directed by Jim Sheridan.
The film tells a story of a family moves into their dream house, and creepy things start happening to them.
Genre: thriller
Starring: Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz, Naomi Watts, and Marton Csokas
Duration: 92 min
Release Date: 29th Dec, 2011
5. Crimes A Oxford (The Oxford Murders)
The Oxford Murders is a Spanish-British-French production directed by Spanish Álex de la Iglesia.
This thriller film is adapted from the novel of the same name by the Argentine mathematician and writer Guillermo Martínez and received mostly negative reviews.
Genre: thriller
Starring: Elijah Wood, John Hurt and the Spanish actress Leonor Watling
Duration: 105 min
Release Date: 31st Dec, 2011
6. Speed Angels
A new racing movie directed by Jingle Ma ('Mulan').
The film revolves around three women, played by Rene Liu, Cecilia Cheung, and Tang Wei, who chase their dreams of becoming professional race-car drivers.
'Speed Angels' also stars Cheng Pei Pei, Jimmy Lin, and Han Jae-Seok. The film is due for release across China on the 28th December, 2011.
Genre: action
Starring: Cecilia Cheung, Rene Liu and Tang Wei
Duration: 117 min
Release Date: 28th Dec, 2011
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