John Woo to remake The Killer for Peacock

May 5, 2022 | James R

John Woo is remaking his classic thriller The Killer for NBC’s streaming service Peacock.

The English-language film is based on the 1989 action flick, which starred Chow Yun-fat as assassin who accidentally damages the vision of a singer, so performs … Read More

Why Mission: Impossible II is underrated

July 24, 2018 | Ivan Radford

John Woo’s underrated actioner defined the Mission: Impossible formula for the sequels to come.Read More

Netflix UK film review: Manhunt

May 4, 2018 | Ivan Radford

John Woo is back with a stylish bang (and a side portion of doves) with this entertaining slice of retro action.
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Trailer: John Woo’s Manhunt heads to Netflix

April 28, 2018 | James R

John Woo is heading to Netflix for his latest film, Manhunt.

A return to form for the Hong Kong director, it’s also a return to the basics for the balletic master of action, as he adapts Japanese novel Kimi yo … Read More