Co-Directed by the films stars Maria Tran and Takashi Hara from a script written by Elizabeth H. Vu, ECHO 8 follows a secret sect of assassins whom are sent on a mission that raises many questions. In particular from Tran's character.
Echo 8 is an anomaly in Australian film. An Asian-Australian led/directed and produced martial arts film. I'm not sure if any have come before, so this is a welcome addition in Australian cinema.
The independent film has a shoestring budget which is clear, but a strong concept anchored by good performances give the film an enriched quality. It's no blockbuster, but you know blood, sweat and tears went into it, so you can certainly appreciate it.
The film sets out to showcase the talent in the film, which is surely where it succeeds. Maria Tran, whose already been in many action films, is tough as nails and I expect to see her leading more action films in the future.
The film breaks the mould of the usual Australian film. There is no long drone shots of picturesque landscapes. Rather dark alleys and driveways where the action takes place, barring an exciting sequence in a bright nightclub.
ECHO 8 recently dropped on the streaming platform TUBI, I encourage people to get out and support it so that this isn't the only Asian-Australian led martial arts film. We need more.
Echo 8 is an anomaly in Australian film. An Asian-Australian led/directed and produced martial arts film. I'm not sure if any have come before, so this is a welcome addition in Australian cinema.
The independent film has a shoestring budget which is clear, but a strong concept anchored by good performances give the film an enriched quality. It's no blockbuster, but you know blood, sweat and tears went into it, so you can certainly appreciate it.
The film sets out to showcase the talent in the film, which is surely where it succeeds. Maria Tran, whose already been in many action films, is tough as nails and I expect to see her leading more action films in the future.
The film breaks the mould of the usual Australian film. There is no long drone shots of picturesque landscapes. Rather dark alleys and driveways where the action takes place, barring an exciting sequence in a bright nightclub.
ECHO 8 recently dropped on the streaming platform TUBI, I encourage people to get out and support it so that this isn't the only Asian-Australian led martial arts film. We need more.