 | Michael K. |
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful
The first action scene alone blows away every action movie ever done in the US in terms of intensity and creativity--and Hard Boiled is just getting started. Add to this effective character acting ... Read MoreThe first action scene alone blows away every action movie ever done in the US in terms of intensity and creativity--and Hard Boiled is just getting started. Add to this effective character acting and an interesting story with the subtext of the then impending handover of Hong Kong to China in 1997, and you have one of the all-time great HK flicks. There are a few moments of implausibility (okay, quite a few), but this is more than outweighed by the sheer energy level of the flick. Late in the movie, there is an outlandish moment of physical comedy which may put off the more literally minded. My advice is this: turn off your inner critic and just go with this hallucinatory blast of heroic bloodshed. Close this ReviewWAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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 | Troy P. |
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
More bullets that all James Bonds movies ever made. I don't even think Hamburger Hill (1987) had more shots fired. Forget the actors, plot, sub-plot or even story. Just let the bullets fly. WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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| Patrick C. |
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
Kick ass shoot'em up movie WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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 | Raymond F. |
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
this movie was outstanding...unfortunately, the end sequence in my humble opinion at the hospital was long, drawn out and ridiculous...I mean, how many bad guys were there? It got silly only at the ... Read Morethis movie was outstanding...unfortunately, the end sequence in my humble opinion at the hospital was long, drawn out and ridiculous...I mean, how many bad guys were there? It got silly only at the end. Close this ReviewWAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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| Annie L. |
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
This movie is insane. You can't beat the action scenes. The dialogue is great. This movie really highlights the differences between foreign and American films. I highly recommend watching this movie. WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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 | Chip T. |
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
this movie is probably the best out of all his shoot em up movies. Okay movie, worth the rent. WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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| William T. |
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
There has probably been less bombs, bullets and blood in many wars. WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Granted its a completely differnt story, but as far as action goes, this is one of the best. Yes a lot of its over the top, a lot of it is insane, but the entire movie is great because of this. ... Read MoreGranted its a completely differnt story, but as far as action goes, this is one of the best. Yes a lot of its over the top, a lot of it is insane, but the entire movie is great because of this. This is perhaps Woo's best film and should be on anyones action movie list Close this ReviewWAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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| Gerald Y. |
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful
Would have been better if it was in English instead of Outhouse Chinese WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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 | Miguel C. |
6 out of 14 people found this review helpful
Everything you remember about 1980s Hollywood action flicks is here: nonexistent plot, unlimited amunition, overkilling, looping explosions and multiplying stuntmen. Imagine getting the cheat code ... Read MoreEverything you remember about 1980s Hollywood action flicks is here: nonexistent plot, unlimited amunition, overkilling, looping explosions and multiplying stuntmen. Imagine getting the cheat code for your favorite shoot 'em up and applying it to a film. Hong Kong's contribution to cinema is martial arts and cable harnesses - and nothing else. Even the slo-mo and other camera tricks are actually technical adaptations from 70s American TV. Only watch it if Quentin Tarantino invites you over to do so - and only if you're getting a part in his next flick! Close this ReviewWAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes
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