The girl's revenge at the end is spectacular
Overall, it's a film that works. At least in the first act, it's easy for the viewer to feel trapped. Furthermore, the audiovisual work is cool. We see cinematically well-crafted scenes, with direction concerned with conveying the actors' emotions and driving the tone of the film.The girl's revenge at the end is spectacular
The girl's revenge at the end is spectacular
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Good watch
In my opinion, this movie was nothing short of a masterpiece . The cinematography itself was beautiful while the pacing was a little slow at times the amazing cast acting made up for it. The story itself may not be unique but it was a story well told. I for one was so immersed in the movie itself I didn’t even anticipate the ending and when it came I cried. It’s been a long time since I cried too. Probably because I got myself attached to the characters of the movie which made my heartstrings break at the end of the movie but that’s also one of the reasons why I think it’s such a good movie, hence the high rating.Was this review helpful to you?
It had a strong start, we all love an independent woman in the police force that is a bit wacky. She was my favourite no nonsense cut the chase. She proves she deserves her place on the force.
Totally misjudged the husband believing he is a pushover to learn he isn't and can bet out of sticky situations.
The middle was absolutely not worth it as it turned into who can catch the cheating husband. I spent a lot of time skipping for my sanity
The ending was so average in every aspect.
I had no clue what the plot was apart from money South Korea and missiles
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Relate to my life
Watching this, make me more realize that scammer is not working alone. They work in group, make us think that there is another person who need help like us. But actually ? They just scam us.I got scammer when I am at my bottom life. Need a loan and here I get a loan but I should give 10% first.
Anyways, I am not want to talk about it in here but, what I wanna say is this film really relate to us.
Never, ever, trust in something that can bring us fast money.
In the end, we will dry until we have nothing.
Its called circle of doom.
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A Bittersweet Reunion
Mi Sha and Xing Xing’s heartfelt friendship really touched me. Although they drifted apart, fate brings them back together in an unexpected way as adults. It was kind of bitter sweet — so better prepare some tissues! The romance part was kind of a side story but still good enough to make me fall in love with Mi Sha and Lu Li — they’re soooo cute together!Was this review helpful to you?
Genesis
Time and Tide is Tsui Hark's Genesis, his attempt to start again, a rebirth. Made after his failure to break into the American market with his Van Damme duology, Time and Tide is a question of trust, renewal and the ebb and flow of time that lead both its characters and the narrative, a very confusing narrative but a narrative nonetheless. The film's appeal lies in its contemporaneousness, of its time yet still ringing true today, not seeming outdated in the slightest with Hark's style is all over the movie and yet not at all. There are his usual tried and tested techniques but at the same time something totally different; that alone makes his movies oh-so utterly fascinating, evocative of older wuxia flicks. While it might seem generic on the surface, Time and Tide is a fabulous take on an action noir thriller with a new wave twist.Was this review helpful to you?
Frank Miller on drugs
I Love Maria is like if Frank Miller got stoned halfway through writing RoboCop 2, suffered an intense acid trip while watching Metropolis with Gundam playing in his mind and then got Tsui Hark to direct and star in it. Horrendously cheesy but entertaining from start to finish and of course, Tony Leung and a robotic Sally Yeh to top it all off.Was this review helpful to you?
Beautiful
A Simple Life is simply divine. Expressing hope in human nature which befits the challenges of taking care of our sick and elderly, while its premise is rife with potential for sentimentality it remains remarkably restrained. It's a subject matter that Director Ann Hui handles with tender care and attention that's complimented by a plangent piano soundtrack to tug at the heartstrings tempered with a downbeat reality and tear-jerking performances from both Andy Lau and Deanie Ip that are just the icing on the cake. While these sorts of films aren't normally my cup of tea, you must have a heart of stone if this doesn't leave you unaffected by the sheer wholesomeness of its depressing reality.Was this review helpful to you?
A true cinematic wonder
Peking Opera Blues is a testament to the eccentric genius of Tsui Hark, his bizarre sensibilities and almost impenetrable filmmaking style which hasn't always yielded the best results, but here everything works. Blues is a movie that combines more genres and Hong Kong-specific themes than one could possibly imagine. An unlikely concoction of historical and political intrigue, acrobatic action, screwball comedy and unabashed romanticism; all the while it mocks China for its complete ignorance of democracy. Peking Opera Blues is a true cinematic wonder and a genuine Hong Kong classic.Was this review helpful to you?
Decent sequel
Featuring all the elements that made All the Wrong Clues so hilarious to begin with, Teddy Robin's sequel All the Wrong Spies hits similarly great beats whilst expanding on the humour in new ways. Be it with exploding pineapples, fourth wall breaks, slapstick dancing or bumbling Gestapo officers who can't go five minutes without yelling a rowdy hi to The Führer. It's all performed brilliantly by its cast but, sadly, there is no face-palming skeleton to be found here.Was this review helpful to you?
All the Wrong Clues for the Right Solution
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Lusciously daft and laughable
Tsui Hark's first big success at the box office, All the Wrong Clues marks a drastic change in style from his first films. Rather than tackle any serious or depressing subject matter, Hark consciously tried to create something lusciously daft and laughable. You can't deny that the man succeeded because All the Wrong Clues is just genuine insanity combined with outright hilarity. Despite being a parody of Hollywood detective and noir fiction, the film isn't any more absurd than most actual stories of that genre, there are some brilliantly staged slapstick routines and a likeable cast delivering great jokes where it counts. Although I found myself heavily distracted for most of the film by the gorgeous Yiu Wai and her choice of wardrobe 😳. I was looking respectfully 😳. Honest.Was this review helpful to you?
Historical melodrama mixed with goofy comedy
Although seemingly co-directed by Yim Ho, King of Chess has Tsui Hark written all over it, with Hark taking full control later in production leading Ho to disown the movie entirely, the end result mixes their styles but Hark's is way more prevalent than Ho's historical melodrama. The decidedly goofy comedic beats and experimental editing feel out of place for a movie like this, dealing directly with the uneasy history of Mainland China under Mao - Hark's movies often take a more symbolic or allegoric stance on the matter, so makes for a nice stylistic discrepancy in his filmography. However, the cross-cutting narrative between Mao's China and 90s Taiwan draws up some interesting results of paralleling struggles and combined with Lo Ta-yu's infectious synth-driven musical score leads to a movie never quite in focus and equal parts infuriating as it is charming in a way only Tsui Hark can deliver.Was this review helpful to you?
Tsui Hark's debut
The film debut of legendary Hong Kong director and producer Tsui Hark, The Butterfly Murders is a blend of everything and anything into what I'm going to say is an 88-minute new-wave wuxia murder mystery spectacle. If I'm honest, whatever you thought going into this film with a title like that, will not be what you get. Hark's visual style and later hallmarks are on clear display but also tangled up in a plot so confusing that if you look away for a second or even blink, you'll miss vital details and thus the whole story. There is one thing you can infer from the title, however... the butterflies do indeed kill people.Was this review helpful to you?
For a good cause if nothing else
Seemingly roping in about 95% of the Hong Kong Cinema industry, pretending that The Banquet qualifies as anything but a throwaway romp would be nonsensical. The story is strung together with the subtlety of a screaming competition and the plot twists are hackneyed and lame. The cameos and walk-ons are obviously meant to satisfy fans. The film's message is a well-meaning one, but the steps taken to get there are far from creative or interesting. While occasionally amusing, the film isn't really that good, as it was solely made to contribute to the relief efforts of the Yangtze River flood victims, so you can't deny the noble intentions of everyone involved as, ultimately, it does everything it's supposed to.The most pressing issue for me however was the clear absences of Chow Yun-fat and Jackie Chan, must have been busy that weekend.
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A whirlwind of blood, dust and psychedelic colour
Tsui Hark's 90s reimagining of the classic Shaw Brothers One-Armed Swordsman series, The Blade is a whirlwind of blood, dust and psychedelic colour. Beneath its rough, brutal appearance lies an uncompromising and technically evolved offering that takes a simple tale of vengeful perseverance and gives it the nihilistic gritty art-house treatment offering new twists on old conventions. Although seemingly frantic, it's never random, Hark brings such meticulous attention to everything it's hard not to be impressed.Was this review helpful to you?
