I finally got round to see this movie that was quite hyped when it came out a few years ago. It was said it was announcing the return of the HK police movie golden age.
And I have to say, it doesn't disappoint.
Following the story of a dying cop that sets out to catch a mob boss at all cost,
the story is not really original in itself. It carries familiar themes of redemption and that you somehow need to become a criminal to catch one. But it's very well told, takes time to develop its characters (in line with Infernal Affairs) and always stays in very dark territories.
It's supported by excellent actors, lead by Samo Hung, Donnie Yen & Simon Yam.
Samo Hung takes an obvious pleasure to portray a truly evil mob boss, not his usual trade.
The fact of having such skilled martial artists as Hung & Yen (and also Wu Jing) also promises some good fights. On that point also the movie delivers. Having been influenced by Ong Bak, Donnie Yen, who choreographed the action, has taken a very brutal and dirty approach. This gives some gritty fight, fast & furious, mixing various styles.
Last but not least, the photography is beautiful, playing with colours and contrasts.
So yeah a excellent movie, happily mixing action & drama, whose quality traces back to the best John Woo's...
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