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Plot: While combing the Mongkok district of Kowloon for a dangerous hit man on the run (Daniel Wu), a frustrated squadron of Hong Kong policemen (led by Alex Fong) toes the line of respectability.
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MCT:September 1, 2008When street violence spirals out of control, a police unit attempts to cope with the situation and track down a hired killer who proves rather more resourceful than the double-crossing contractor who sells him out had counted on. One Night In Mongkok centres around the criminal underbelly of a district in one of the most densely populated areas of Hong Kong. It involves a dash of social commentary in its portrayal of how rural Chinese flock to the bright lights of Hong Kong to escape poverty only to become treated as a disposable commodity by the ruthless criminals who rule there. Its approach will be familiar to any who have seen the likes of Infernal Affairs or City Of God, falling somewhere between the two in plot and execution. The direction is just the right combination of gritty realism and style and the cast are all strong. The usual combination of brutal violence and grey morality all round won't win any awards for originality, but to anyone who enjoys this type of film, it's a fine example.
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MCT:April 12, 2008
well done cop drama...daniel, alex and cecilia all do first rate performing..interesting story..wil hold your interest..easy to follow..compelling frost start to finish..recommended
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MCT:January 20, 2008
When two gangs go to war, the police try to track down the leaders of both gangs to stop the fued from escalating. However, one gang leader becomes the target for assassination and the police have to track the assassin before all hell breaks loose. The assassin, who has never killed before, rescues a prostitute who proceeds to help him track down his lost love throughout the film and asks him to reconsider his profession for the sake of his lover. Personally I think the film was average, unfulfilling and could have been better. It was no way in the same league as Infernal Affairs as the cover quotes but the brutal ending does earn it some points.
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MCT:December 3, 2007
The story was unexpected. The dialogues were deeply philosophical and unforgettable. The movie truly unearthed the most crowded underground slum near Hong Kong and unveiled the heart of men and women who live in it. Excellent story plot. Highly recommanded.
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MCT:October 30, 2007I thought it was One Night in Bankok. Must've had a small travel budget so they did it in their back yard.
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MCT:June 14, 2007Not, as I expected, a thriller, but more a drama, as it focuses less on the hunt for the assassin and more on his plight. Falling between the two genres it seems a bit unsatisfying, though ultimately its worth watching.
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MCT:February 18, 2007
In a Hong Kong film genre which is busy and vibrant, it's hard for one particular film to hold it's own and stand out from the crowd. But I am happy to say that 'One Nite in Mongkok' manages to do a pretty good job of this when finding it self in the crime drama genre.
The plot is not particually orginal or attention grabbing, but the film is directed very well, and that is always the important factor, because it's how a story is told that really counts.
The chemistry between Wu and Cheung's characters is strong, and believable for the most part. This proves important for a film which concentrates mainly on a couple who are on the run together. In fact most of the performances are strong, and this helps to maintain the sespense and tension of events presented on screen. Especially the violence, which gets turned up a couple of levels towards the end, it's hard to watch, but ultimatly feels very rewarding, in the way that well directed dramatic violence always does.
Apart from a very abrupt ending, in which a short geography lesson seems to be thorwn our way, the film delivers. It's no where near perfect, but it's definatly gripping entertainment for the most part, and should keep even the largest veterans of the genre interested. -
MCT:November 5, 2006
At times a bit slow for a crime film, but it packs an explosive ending to make it memorable amongst the dozens of movies that come out a year in its genre. Nice performance from Cecilia Cheung as usual.
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