With a highly impressive 7-minute opening scene done in a single take, it raised my expectation level on how enjoyable the rest of the film might be. It just fizzled from that point on.
Hui Siu Hung, Kelly Chen, Nick Cheung
A highly televised police bust of a bank heist results the criminals getting away and a lot of cops getting killed. In an effort to save face with the public, the police arrange to broadcast the pursu...( read more
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July 11, 2009
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November 25, 2008
John Woo of today,To is using his techniques to the utmost overreaction.Drama,altercation of images and a twirling ballet of bullets and camera angles.The plot is fading as the pace is growing and the news device showing the manipulation of the public is too naive.Still,it smashe...( read more)
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July 26, 2008
whats new? another Johnny To must see..crisp action. gritty, strong characters..realistic and always interesting..movie moves at a nice pace and holds your interest from start to end
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September 5, 2009
The rare Hong Kong action movie that actually has something to say. Johnnie To satirizes the sensationalism of the 24 hour news cycle while shooting his stylish action scenes with dazzling camera work. The opening scene in particular is a marvel.
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January 1, 2009
Well... a Hongkong flick that really interesting. Almost whole scenes were made in a crowded apartment area. Johny To set the story become very interesting with his nonstop suspense and gun-craze. Very nice to know Hongkong has this kinda movie
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July 26, 2008
A must see movie for Johnnie To fans
The starting scene is unbelievable!!!
Cinematography is wonderful....
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