Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week we’re diving into Magic Crystal (1986), a high-energy Hong Kong action fantasy from Wong Jing, starring Andy Lau, Cynthia Rothrock, and Richard Norton. When a mysterious alien crystal falls to Earth, cops, criminals, and spies race across the globe as the film jumps from police thriller to sci-fi adventure to Indiana Jones-style spectacle.
Join JD and Randy as they break down the film’s kitchen-sink approach, wild tonal shifts, and nonstop martial arts action. We talk Cynthia Rothrock at her Hong Kong peak, Wong Jing’s self-deprecating comedy role, the family-friendly chaos, and why this feels like Big Trouble in Little China filtered through 80s Hong Kong cinema. Tune in to hear why this hidden gem delivers on action, humour, and pure genre fun.
Content Warning: This episode contains explicit language.
