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03-04-2009, 02:54 AM
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03-04-2009, 02:55 AM
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03-04-2009, 02:58 AM
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03-04-2009, 02:59 AM
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03-04-2009, 03:02 AM
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03-04-2009, 03:10 AM
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FK Regular
Tony Leung and Andy Lau...............shows how to make a gripping film with 2 stars
INFERNAL AFFAIRS
Top-notch commercial filmmaking starring more big names than any Hong Kong film probably deserves. Despite some contrivances and plot holes, this is a gripping and thoroughly entertaining crime thriller with fine performances from the principal cast.
With little actual warning, the HK cops-and-robbers thriller Infernal Affairs destroyed all comers this past Christmas season. At over 55 million Hong Kong dollars, the film has gone on to become the territory's second highest-grossing local film behind Shaolin Soccer. Cries of "Box Office Miracle" were trumpeted by Hong Kong's so-called fourth estate, which advanced the opinion that Hong Kong Cinema was revived. Still, it would be preferable if a box-office revival came with an actual good motion picture. Thankfully, they pulled it off; despite some flaws, Infernal Affairs is pretty good stuff.
Still, the question does come up: was Infernal Affairs worthy of all money made at the box office? Given its massive box-office take, some might judge the film to be a victim of massive hype, and be disappointed at the result. Such thinking isn't entirely beyond understanding; this isn't Shaolin Soccer, a film which was simultaneously familiar, original and thrillingly engaging. Infernal Affairs is simply good, solid commercial work with a marvelous production and some fine actors at the top of their game. It's a prime example of massive synergy, where you take the best of what's available and use it to its fullest. Forget fresh, inspired plotlines or startling thematic originality; this is simply a well-made, familiar storyline with all the big stars appearing in the same movie at the same time. And really, isn't a Hong Kong film like that worth the price of admission?
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03-04-2009, 03:12 AM
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03-04-2009, 03:34 AM
#608
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03-04-2009, 08:35 AM
#609
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03-04-2009, 09:01 AM
#610
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