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Classic HK police thriller about a gang of counterfeiters. There are some explosive action scenes, some twists and turns and a lot of criminal appeal. The cast does a good job, the film looks stylish and though somewhat long, the pacing is fine. Nothing spectacular, but rock solid genre cinema.
A very solid sequel that offers a nice blend of financial thriller elements, surveillance police antics and some kick-ass action scenes. Add a bunch of famous Hong Kong actors and a lofty budget and you have a film that may not be all that original, but delivers on its premise. Prime big-budget entertainment done well.
A prestige project. Felix Chong brings his take on Wolf of Wall Street, with a slew of familiar Hong Kong faces and a hefty budget to boot. The result is decent enough, but it's the type of film that's been done before and that feels stifled by the current Chinese censorship laws, which is a real bummer. Henry Ching is a dreamer, and 70s Hong Kong is a place where dreams come true, especially for those who dare to take risks. Ching eyes the stock market, but making money there requires you to be crafty. It doesn't take long before the police are on his tail, getting him arrested won't be so easy though. Tony Leung, Andy Lau, Simon Yam, and that's just the start of it. They all do a solid job, but this isn't the type of film where you can truly excel as an actor. The cinematography is polished, and the pacing decent enough, but the rise and fall story is basic and the ending is predictable. Solid filler, but nothing more.Read all
Felix Chong's Triad parody, not really what I was expecting going in. It's fun to see Ekin Cheng and Jordan Chan in Y&D-like parts, the Internal Affairs running gag is funny, but all too often the film comes off too serious, which makes for a somewhat jarring mix of comedy and straight-faced crime cinema. The result is a bit half-arsed, but at least there were some fun bits.
Moonlight in Tokyo
Lady Cop & Papa Crook
