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<The Emperor and the Assassin - A Review|2046 - A Review> Many Chinese and East Asian films are very successful due to their fantastic creativity and innovation. Here are a selection that deserve your attention. Rawle Austin presents... Infernal Affairs II (or Wu jian dao II)
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here to check out Infernal Affairs [DVD] Set between 1991 and 1997 in the last days before the handover of Hong Kong from Britain to China, it shows all the old gangster elements fighting for survival and operating turf before a new law regime begins. By using many of the same actors seen in the original movie and flashback scenes this gives both films a cohesive, satisfying feel.
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here to check out Infernal Affairs II [DVD] You also get the see the early relationship of Inspector Wong (Anthony Wong) and Triad boss Sam (Eric Tsang), which starts off well but soon, devolves into a real hatred. Their interaction is crucial to the story. All the other supporting characters add much weight to the overall piece. This is a sequel that at the very least is equal to the original if not surpassing it for breathtaking entertainment. Given the subject matter there is a degree of violence peppered throughout the film, which dutifully serves to drive the plot forward rather than being there for the sake of it. The directors Anthony Lau Wai-Keung and Alan Mak Siu-Fai have crafted a masterpiece set in modern day urban Hong Kong with stylized scenes and a perfect soundtrack to compliment the various moods. At the time of writing Infernal Affairs III has just been released in Hong Kong. This is one trilogy you do not want to miss. Click
here to check out the Infernal Affairs III [DVD] Whether you watch this film individually or back-to-back with the others you will thoroughly enjoy the experience. Running time: 119mins, Certificate: 18
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