everybody is a film critic these days... sigh..
well, this is, comparatively to other HK movies, and unexpectedly good movie. Tight plot, editing and story telling - but the balancing act of reasonable plot to the 'human story' is a bit over reaching for me. By human story, I mean what's behind the hired killers' story - that he has a sick wife, ... that ties in at the ending shot ... like Pulp Fiction or Babel. Oh boy.
One of the cops, yells a bit too much for my tastes. And the little girl is really, super brave. The somewhat realistic acting, night scenes, day scenes does adds to the overall atmosphere and feel.
But the English title is a bit over the top - also? The Chinese title is kind of mysteries and not fitting ??????
well, this is, comparatively to other HK movies, and unexpectedly good movie. Tight plot, editing and story telling - but the balancing act of reasonable plot to the 'human story' is a bit over reaching for me. By human story, I mean what's behind the hired killers' story - that he has a sick wife, ... that ties in at the ending shot ... like Pulp Fiction or Babel. Oh boy.
One of the cops, yells a bit too much for my tastes. And the little girl is really, super brave. The somewhat realistic acting, night scenes, day scenes does adds to the overall atmosphere and feel.
But the English title is a bit over the top - also? The Chinese title is kind of mysteries and not fitting ??????