Blu-ray Review – Magic Crystal

1986's "Magic Crystal" is a Hong Kong production that hopes to bring some Steven Spielberg magic to the world of martial arts action entertainment. It's an odd mix, but director Jing Wong makes it work for the most part, putting on a terrific display of fight choreography to help support the endeavor, which is also interested in sci-fi elements and heavy doses of slapstick comedy. It's not the sharpest offering of screen mayhem and silliness, but "Magic Crystal" is immense fun, and the production's love of Spielberg is something to see, with the helmer ripping off a much as he can without triggering interest from Hollywood lawyers. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com