Ric Chan Movies
- 2001
In the first episode of Xena: Warrior Princess' two-part finale, Xena (Lucy Lawless) and Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) are summoned to Japan, there to save the city of Higushi. Upon arrival, the ladies find the city in the clutches of a group of savage samurai, headed by evil samurai ghost Yodoshi (Adrian Brown). In order to rescue the villagers and free some 40,000 enslaved dead souls, Xena must do battle against Yodoshi -- but she herself must be dead to do it. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 2001
In the concluding episode of Xena: Warrior Princess, Xena (Lucy Lawless) has agreed to the terms of battle set down by evil samurai ghost Yodoshi. In other words, she allows herself to be killed so that she can fight Yodoshi over the souls of some 40,000 murdered Japanese. The grieving Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) races against time to revive Xena by putting her ashes in a magic spring before the next sunset. Only one problem: Even if she manages to defeat Yodoshi, Xena must remain dead in order to undo the samurai's past evil. This episode's climactic disclaimer advises the viewer to hold out hope for a happier ending in the future. We're still waiting. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 1999
Relaxing from previous skirmishes in the town of Spamona, Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) finds times to train a new mare, Amarice (Jennifer Sky) falls in love with Joxer's new friend Arman (Mfundo Morrison), and Joxer (Ted Raimi) begins getting sentimental over Gabrielle. But there's no rest for Xena (Lucy Lawless), who must brace herself for a showdown with war lord Darcon (David Te Rare). Only one problem: Xena is now pregnant -- and she has no idea how it happened. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 1997
Pampered princess Melissa (Lisa Chappell) is sold into slavery by her treacherous sister Alexa (Josephine Davison), who wants the throne of Alcinia for herself. Rescuing Melissa from bondage, Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) tries to restore her birthright -- but first he must do battle with the fearsome Fist of Tolas. And there is another obstacle to overcome: Even if Hercules is victorious, will he be able to convince Melissa that it is in everyone's best interest for her to wed the chubby and doltish Prince Gordius (Ross McKellar) of Lathia? ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, (more)
- 1997
In the conclusion of a two-part story, Xena (Lucy Lawless) has journeyed to the land of Chin to fulfill her promise to kill the Green Dragon. Alas, she is thwarted in this mission by Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor), who cannot bring herself to condone murder under any circumstances. As a result of Gabrielle's interference, Xena is sentenced to death. As she awaits her fate, Xena muses over her past relationship with Lao Ma (Jacqueline Kim) -- and the birth of one Ming T'ien. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
