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dir. Joseph Kuo
The editing in this film is piss-poor. However, the fight scenes are some of the most tightly choreographed in the Hong Kong canon. They’re a true feast for the eyes. Plus the villain, The Ghost Faced Killer, is one of the baddest dudes to ever grace the screen. Do check it out.
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Totally unoriginal story, abismal acting, but my gosh, some of the best martial arts choreography i’ve ever seen. every fighter has a different fighting style, which is clarified in the credits. It’s a great time if you wanna see non-stop action, no cgi. i love it
Jun 17, 2025
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imo the best boxing film ever made. beautifully shot. gut wrenching. not really about boxing at all. enjoy.
Feb 18, 2024
An incredible, genre-defying film from Johnnie To that uses Judo as the philosophical foundation for its story of three people looking for more out of life. You see them thrown to the ground repeatedly in its 95 mins, but more than anything, it's a film about the importance of getting back up. Over, and over, and over.
It features a deftly hidden twist and a couple incredibly dynamic sequences (the arcade scene and the night club centerpiece) that I had to rewind and watch again. Outstanding cinematography and inventive choreography in almost every scene, whether it's 4 conversations woven together at once or a 1-on-1 Judo match in the tall grass.
Nov 30, 2024
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