13 Chinese Movies That Are Better Than Hollywood Movies [Ft HappySqueak]

13 Chinese Movies That Are  Better Than Hollywood Movies It used to be that people would turn to Hollywood for  the best movies, but nowadays, more people are choosing to explore the bigger world of films, and  discovering movies outside of Hollywood. Actors, directors, and writers all over the world are  constantly bringing their A-game to produce the best movies. But what has been gaining popularity  in recent years are well-made Chinese movies. Some of these movies are based on true stories 

and some aren’t, but what they all have in common is how great they are. Here are 13 Chinese  movies that are definitely worth your time. Prepare yourself for some intense action  scenes, because this movie is filled jaw-dropping martial arts. Based on a true story,  Ip Man delivers a great story about patriotism and keeps you interested throughout the movie. Set in the 1930’s, this movie is about the life of a martial arts master. Secret duels, a happy life  with his wife and child, and a mansi

on like home, our Ip Man surely lives a great life. Well,  that is until the outbreak of the second Sino-Japanese War and the subsequent invasion  of China by the Japanese Imperial Army, which turns the life of the Ip Man upside down. A historical movie isn’t complete without any rebels, right? This movie will bring us back to the Tang Dynasty at a time when the great era is declining. Rebel groups have appeared  everywhere and the largest among them is called the House of Flying Daggers. These

rebels  are like Robin Hood. They steal from the rich to provide for the poor. The fight becomes stronger  and two police captains will enter the picture to take down the group’s new leader. Besides the story, House of Flying Daggers will serve you a wonderful cast.  The main actors will surely brighten your screens with their remarkable acting.  Oh, we also have a strong female lead! If you’re looking for some action and  some romance, this movie is for you. Liking the two movies we have shared

so far?  Let us know by clicking that like button! Next on our list is a movie that tells  us two stories. A movie split into two parts. The first part tells the story of a man  who has broken up with his girlfriend. Tins of pineapples will become of importance when  he tries to reunite with the love of his life. The second story is about a man dealing with  his breakup and eventually meeting someone new. Chungking Express will show viewers stories  of love in the most unique way. This movie wi

ll move away from those cliché lines and  scenes, and hit us all with a well written story that holds deep meanings. Another classic and great movie, this is To Live. Life is turned upside down for  two people in China as their fortunate life turns into that of hardship and poverty. Our male lead  is a rich man who’ll lose everything because of his gambling addiction. Joining him is his wife  trying to survive life by entering menial work. A show about raising a family and surviving,  To Live wi

ll move viewers as scenes of family relationships roll on your screens. With the  exceptional acting brought by the cast, this movie will take us on an emotional ride of trying  to endure hardships that life throws at you. Following the hit of its first movie Detective  Chinatown, the movie’s sequel did not disappoint viewers as Detective Chinatown 2 became one of  the highest grossing films of all time in China. This movie is about two detectives teaming up for  a case of a missing person that

turned out into a murder investigation. With the help  from the International Detective Alliance, these two detectives are out to find the killer. Good laughter and an entertaining movie? Detective Chinatown 2 is here to serve. These buddies  that will fill up our screens will put us on an enjoyable ride as they try to uncover the  mystery while bringing out the laughter in us. Ending up as another hit, another installment  is in the works again, Detective Chinatown 3. Let’s follow the life of a

hustler  with a goal of being a badass gangster. But his lack of skills in kung fu hinders him from  achieving his goal. In order to appear strong, he’ll pretend to be part of a gang and find  himself in situations he doesn’t expect. The movie will wow us with the double  lives led by the slum dwellers. Kung Fu Hustle will turn that frown into  a smile as the movie provides scenes that will make viewers laugh. With a cast that  successfully brings this movie to life, Kung Fu Hustle is definitel

y a must  watch if you want to be entertained. Have you watched this movie? Grabbing  a spot in our list is Red Cliff. Two will team up to defeat an ambitious  general, but things go rocky for they are outnumbered by the general’s million-man  army. But like with most battles, one will do everything to win. With remarkable  leadership, a well-thought-out strategy, and the emperor’s support, how will  the battle to defeat the enemy unfold? Prepare yourself for some epic battle scenes  brought by

the great actors in Red Cliff. This war movie will also treat viewers with  smart and classy women and of course, well-choreographed action scenes. Mixing fictional and historical figures, City of Life and Death provides a story set  in 1937 where thousands of Chinese soldiers and civilians are killed. Trying to change their  fates and defend themselves and their countrymen, several figures will take a great leap of  faith to save thousands of Chinese civilians. Captivating the hearts of many an

d pulling  you in quickly, this movie will leave a mark as the realities of war and scenes of humanity  appear on your screen. The actors do a great job in bringing their characters to life  and helping create such a masterpiece. Keep in touch with the four lives that this movie  is about. A Touch of Sin will show us stories of a miner against the corruption of his village  leaders, a migrant worker who discovers the powers of a firearm, a receptionist who had had enough  with assault from a ric

h client, and a young factory worker trying to make his life better. A Touch of Sin will show us the lives of people affected by violence. The emotional  message that comes with each story will open the eyes of viewers to the harsh  realities that others are facing in life. An attempt to kill the King occurs and now  the King wants no one to be closer than 100 paces to the throne. Visitors of the King  have to follow this rule, but that’s until our nameless protagonist enters the picture.  Our m

ale lead arrives to meet the King and claims that he took the lives of the people  who attempted to assassinate the King. Will our King believe him and let him tell his story? Hero is action story with a historical setting, and also possesses its own unique twists. This  movie will keep your eyes glued to the screen and your interest strong as stories  of love, action and history unfold. The third spot belongs to Better Days. Bullying  can deeply affect someone’s life and this movie will show vi

ewers just that. This movie is about  a bullied girl and her friend who is a teenage street thug. And when a murder occurs, they  find themselves getting involved in the crime. Get ready for curiosity to enter the picture  because this movie is a dramatic thriller that will make you ask many questions. Your mind  will be in a constant guessing game as you await the next scenes. Check this movie out and see  the pressure and challenges faced by the youth, as well as their coming of age experience

s. Set in the Qing Dynasty, this movie is about a martial arts master nearing retirement  and transitioning to a life of meditation. But a secret longing for vengeance for the death  of his master lives inside him. The story starts off with a 400-year-old weapon called Green  Destiny and a mysterious masked thief who steals this weapon and unlocks great discoveries. Let your eyes follow the great harmony between the characters and the action in this movie. We’re  all for the martial arts. but

what makes this an even greater movie is the real-life values  effortlessly placed throughout the story. Landing first on our list is The Eight  Hundred. Taking a hint from its title, this movie is about eight hundred Chinese soldiers  in the middle of the Shanghai battlefield. And what completes the story in this movie? The  Japanese army. Filled with very intense scenes, watch the battle of the Chinese soldiers against  the Japanese army who has invaded Shanghai. Here’s a Chinese movie that ro

cked the whole  film industry by breaking records and earning the title as the highest grossing film of 2020 to this  date. Diving into history, The Eight Hundred will bring action to your screens and deliver you a war  movie with a great message based on true events. Bonus Mention: The Hong Kong Movie 'Infernal Affairs' actually inspired the American film, 'The Departed' and also the Korean film 'New World' seems to have very strong similarities. Viewer discretion is advised for the intense sce

nes. Did you see your favorite movie on our list?  If you didn’t, we’d love to know more Chinese movies that raised the bar for the film  industry in the comment section below.