A Xiu Luo (1990)

A Xiu Luo: Directed by Ngai Choi Lam, Sze Yu Lau. With Biao Yuen, Gloria Yip, Hiroshi Abe, Loletta Lee. The Holy Maiden of Hell, Ashura possesses immense power that can destroy humanity. Buddhist monks trap her in a deep cave to keep her from falling into evil hands. Kindhearted Abbot Jiku grants her wish to enjoy the human world for 7 days.

“Top Gun is a high quality, visually stunning film that does all it can to take your breath away. It is the excellently choreographed dog fights that remain in the mind longer than anything as they are high octane, dazzling bursts of excitement which bring the film to life. However, fighter jet sequences do not make a film and it is the plot where Top Gun has some occasional problems.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eParts of the story are overly cheesy and clichéd. The proud to be American theme is dire, repetitive and anyone who dislikes over patriotism in films will despise this. The story line involving Tom Cruise and Tom Skerrit approaches boredom and is the pinnacle of Top Gunu0026#39;s cheese. u0026#39;Cheeseu0026#39; is OK, as long as it is not serious and that is where that specific story line falls flat. The fun cheesy parts are some of the films best moments. The volleyball scene is truly a classic and the four actors involved are genuinely enjoying themselves. The relationship between Tom Cruise and Anthony Edwards is also very moving at times and the dynamic they have makes for great viewing.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe acting is what saves Top Gun from being Tinsel town garbage. Tom Cruise launched his career with this film. His cocky smile makes him perfect for this role and Cruise does fantastically at portraying a determined, passionate character. It is the emotional scenes where Cruise really sets himself apart from his peers. Cruise provides the few scenes where the audience are made to feel any emotion and he carries out his responsibility creditably. Anthony Edwards as Goose is also effective as the man who takes second spot to Cruiseu0026#39;s Maverick. He is instantly popular with the audience with his wit, humour and charm. Val Kilmer and Rick Rossovich are great as the rivals. They play off each other really well and do a fantastic job to personify arrogance. Michael Ironside does what he does best and once again, manages to go through a whole film without smiling.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe story between Cruise and Kelly McGillis is very romantic and sensual. The heat between them is conveyed very well on screen and it is this that sets Top Gun above films such as Iron Eagle and Chuck Norris films.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eBerlinu0026#39;s u0026#39;Take My Breath Awayu0026#39; is a song that still gets a good deal of airplay and suits this film to perfection; itu0026#39;s cheesy and its 80s. The music is very effective at setting the mood and complements the feel of the film.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eTop Gun is a film that achieves its objectives, to entertain. If youu0026#39;re looking for intelligent writing or mass thought provocation, this film isnu0026#39;t for you. Top Gun is best suited to those who desire to switch off their brain and enjoy.”