Simon Yam

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of LifeMovie · 2003 · 117 minA glossy, globe-trotting adventure with slick action set pieces, exotic locations, and a breezy, pulpy charm that never takes itself too seriously.More like this

Ip ManMovie · 2008 · 106 minA dignified, emotionally charged martial arts drama that balances graceful fight choreography with the sobering weight of wartime occupation.More like this

Man of Tai ChiMovie · 2013 · 105 minA brooding, bone-crunching descent into underground combat, where every punch sells the cost of ambition and lost innocence.More like this

Operation Red SeaMovie · 2018 · 138 minA relentless, explosive military spectacle that keeps you tense with chaotic firefights and a somber sense of sacrifice.More like this

SPL: Kill ZoneMovie · 2005 · 93 minA grim, hard-hitting crime thriller with brutal martial arts and a heavy emotional toll.More like this

Bullet in the HeadMovie · 1990 · 136 minA harrowing, emotionally charged descent into war and betrayal, with intense action and tragic weight.More like this

Bodyguards and AssassinsMovie · 2009 · 139 minA slow-building historical thriller that tightens into a tense, emotional siege, with hard-hitting martial arts and a bittersweet sense of sacrifice.More like this

Cold EyesMovie · 2013 · 119 minA taut, methodical cat-and-mouse procedural that keeps you leaning forward, tense and absorbed, with little relief.More like this

Raging FireMovie · 2021 · 125 minA grim, propulsive Hong Kong action thriller that hits hard with brutal fights and a tragic, vengeful edge.More like this

Contract KillerMovie · 1998 · 103 minA breezy, wisecracking Hong Kong action romp that bounces between slapstick banter and slick, hard-hitting fight choreography.More like this

ElectionMovie · 2005 · 101 minA cold, methodical plunge into gangster politics where every handshake hides a threat and violence lands with quiet, brutal finality.More like this

The ThievesMovie · 2012 · 135 minA slick, fast-paced heist thriller that keeps you guessing with double-crosses and sudden bursts of violence, but leavened by playful humour and unexpected romance.More like this

SPL 2: A Time for ConsequencesMovie · 2015 · 120 minA grim, bruising fight for survival where every punch lands heavy and hope feels hard-won.More like this

Air StrikeMovie · 2018 · 127 minA solemn, smoke-filled war spectacle that pounds with aerial bombardment and patriotic resolve, more earnest tribute than character study.More like this

Wake of DeathMovie · 2004 · 91 minA grim, joyless revenge thriller that trades wit for brutality, moving briskly through grief and gunfire with little relief.More like this

ExiledMovie · 2006 · 108 minA stylish, brooding action drama where loyalty and violence intertwine with a melancholic, almost elegiac tone.More like this

VengeanceMovie · 2009 · 108 minA stylish, brooding thriller that blends explosive gunfights with a quiet, tragic meditation on memory and loss.More like this

IcemanMovie · 2014 · 104 minA breezy, silly martial-arts romp with fish-out-of-water gags and flashy fights that never takes itself seriously.More like this

The MissionMovie · 1999 · 84 minA cool, restrained crime drama that builds quiet tension through sparse dialogue and sudden violence, leaving a lingering sense of melancholy.More like this

Election 2Movie · 2006 · 92 minA cold, methodical plunge into criminal power games that feels like a slow, inevitable tightening of a noose.More like this

PTUMovie · 2003 · 88 minA slow-burning, atmospheric night patrol through Hong Kong's mean streets, where tension coils quietly and violence erupts in sudden, stylish bursts.More like this

Breaking NewsMovie · 2004 · 90 minA taut, cynical thriller that blurs the line between law enforcement and media spectacle, delivering tense shootouts and sharp commentary.More like this

Fulltime KillerMovie · 2001 · 102 minA stylish, tense action thriller with a cool, cynical edge and bursts of kinetic violence.More like this

Naked KillerMovie · 1992 · 93 minA sleazy, lurid thrill ride of stylised violence and erotic gamesmanship, played with such deadpan excess it becomes giddy, trashy fun.More like this

Full ContactMovie · 1992 · 98 minA gritty, stylish Hong Kong action film with intense shootouts, brutal betrayals, and a darkly satisfying revenge story.More like this

Young and DangerousMovie · 1996 · 99 minA stylish, fast-paced crime saga that blends brutal triad violence with youthful camaraderie and sudden bursts of karaoke, leaving a lingering sense of tragic loyalty.More like this

S.M.A.R.T. ChaseMovie · 2017 · 95 minA breezy, forgettable action ride with chases and banter, easy to watch but rarely gripping.More like this

The Storm WarriorsMovie · 2009 · 110 minA glossy, effects-heavy martial-arts spectacle that sweeps you along with stylised fights and a sombre, tragic mood.More like this

Echoes of the RainbowMovie · 2010 · 117 minA tender, nostalgic childhood memoir that slowly turns heartbreaking, watching a family's love hold against loss and time.More like this

My People, My CountryMovie · 2019 · 154 minA sweeping, sincere patchwork of patriotic vignettes that stirs pride and quiet tears, moving briskly between eras with earnest warmth.More like this

Future CopsMovie · 1993 · 95 minA hyperactive, silly mashup of time-travel action and high-school comedy, full of slapstick fights and cartoonish characters that never takes itself seriously.More like this

SparrowMovie · 2008 · 87 minA breezy, stylish caper that glides on charm and quiet melancholy, like a dance of umbrellas in the rain.More like this

Young and Dangerous 2Movie · 1996 · 101 minA tense, fast-moving triad drama full of loyalty tests, sudden violence, and brooding loyalty, with a surprisingly emotional core.More like this

The Midnight AfterMovie · 2014 · 124 minA surreal, darkly comic ride that blends horror and satire into a disorienting puzzle, demanding patience and rewarding with unsettling imagery.More like this

The GoldfingerMovie · 2023 · 126 minA slow-burning, talky crime drama that immerses you in the tense, cynical world of high-stakes financial corruption.More like this

NightfallMovie · 2012 · 108 minA grim, slow-burning crime thriller that weighs heavily with tragedy and moral ambiguity, leaving a lingering sense of sorrow.More like this

As the Light Goes OutMovie · 2014 · 115 minA tense, smoky disaster drama that keeps you gripped with claustrophobic firefighting action and earnest sacrifice.More like this

Triad WarsMovie · 2008 · 112 minA grim, fast-moving crime saga where loyalty curdles into paranoia and every confrontation ends in bloodshed.More like this

Dragon SquadMovie · 2005 · 110 minA tense, action-packed Hong Kong crime thriller with a serious tone and plenty of shootouts.More like this

Eye in the SkyMovie · 2007 · 90 minA taut, procedural cat-and-mouse game that keeps you alert and uneasy, with cool surveillance details and sudden violence.More like this

Young and Dangerous 3Movie · 1996 · 98 minA fast, flashy triad melodrama that swings between brotherly banter and sudden brutal tragedy, ending in grief-stricken vengeance.More like this

TriangleMovie · 2007 · 93 minA twisty, tense crime thriller where friendship frays under greed, moving briskly through shifting directorial moods.More like this

Tiger CageMovie · 1988 · 92 minA gritty, fast-paced Hong Kong actioner that blends brutal shootouts with a tense tale of police corruption and betrayal.More like this

Beginning of the Great RevivalMovie · 2011 · 124 minA solemn, star-studded historical chronicle that feels like a patriotic pageant: earnest, talky, and visually grand.More like this

Dr. LambMovie · 1992 · 89 minA grim, grimy descent into a killer's mind that unsettles more than it thrills, leaving a cold residue.More like this

Raped by an AngelMovie · 1993 · 95 minA lurid, uneasy exploitation thriller that mixes sleazy tension with moments of dark comedy, leaving a sour aftertaste.More like this

Chasing the Dragon II: Wild Wild BunchMovie · 2019 · 103 minA tense, twisty undercover crime thriller that keeps you on edge with cat-and-mouse games and sudden violence.More like this

Legend of the Naga PearlsMovie · 2017 · 108 minA breezy, colourful fantasy romp with playful banter, lively chases, and a light-hearted sense of adventure.More like this

The Tenants DownstairsMovie · 2016 · 115 minA slow-burn, unsettling descent into voyeuristic madness, blending black comedy with disturbing horror and a twisty narrative.More like this

My Left Eye Sees GhostsMovie · 2002 · 97 minA gentle, goofy ghost story that sneaks up on you with quiet sadness about letting go.More like this

SaraMovie · 2014 · 95 minA heavy, sombre descent into buried pain, watching a wounded woman confront a past she cannot outrun.More like this

Expect the UnexpectedMovie · 1998 · 90 minA tense, gritty Hong Kong crime thriller with bursts of dark humor and sudden violence, keeping you on edge.More like this

Black RansomMovie · 2010 · 93 minA grim, propulsive Hong Kong cop thriller that leans on gritty grief and tense cat-and-mouse duels rather than wit.More like this

Wild CityMovie · 2015 · 102 minA gritty, fast-paced crime thriller with tense chases and a web of betrayal, easy to watch but not deep.More like this

Fireflies in the SunMovie · 2021 · 118 minA tense, emotionally charged thriller that keeps you on edge as a desperate father fights an impossible system.More like this

Run and KillMovie · 1993 · 92 minA grimy, pitiless descent where one drunken mistake snowballs into savage, escalating mayhem that leaves you rattled and breathless.More like this

All of a SuddenMovie · 1996 · 97 minA slow-burning, steamy Hong Kong noir that keeps you uneasy as desire and revenge blur into something dangerous.More like this

Two Thumbs UpMovie · 2015 · 102 minA breezy, bantering heist comedy where bumbling crooks keep colliding with worse ones, light on its feet and easy to enjoy.More like this

Bad BloodMovie · 2010 · 91 minA grim, fast-moving crime thriller full of double-crosses and brutal fights, with a coldly ambitious lead whose ruthless rise keeps you tense and uneasy.More like this

Drunken Master IIIMovie · 1994 · 91 minA lively, old-school martial arts romp with broad comedy, brisk fights, and a patriotic streak, easy to enjoy without much thought.More like this

Simon Yam

Acting 177

Directing 1