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The first Young and Dangerous spin-off, by far the most notorious and popular Triad series the Hong Kong movie industry produced. It features the origin story of Ugly Kwan, played by Francis Ng. Ng is an old favorite of mine and with this film, he is able to show a bit more range than usually the case. The film will feel familiar, especially if you've seen some of the Y&D entries already. There's a strong focus on the younger years, how Kwan was recruited, and how he was groomed and trained to become a criminal. Expect some action, neon nightlife, and a little drama on the side. Fun, but not too special.Read all
A decent Shaw Bros film that is a bit edgier than its peers, but fails to keep things interesting during the middle part. The beginning and ending are pretty fun and action-packed, but the film slows to a crawl halfway through. It's a shame because it's nice to see these films mess about in the margin, but the result wasn't that great.