Infernal Affairs II
Seen it?2003 | 119 min | Action, Thriller, Crime
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 26 times its budget, despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved Escape from New York, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 59 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In this prequel to the original, a bloody power struggle among the Triads coincides with the 1997 handover of Hong Kong, setting up the events of the first film.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
75% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$3 million worldwide on a $125K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 50K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alan Mak Siu-fai, Andrew Lau Wai-keung
- Yue Man-lokChan Wing-yan
- Edison ChenLau Kin-ming
- Francis Ng Chun-yuNgai Wing-hau
- Eric Tsang Chi-waiHon Sam
- Carina LauMary Hon
- Anthony Wong Chau-sangSuperintendent Wong Chi-shing
- Hu JunLuk Kai-cheung
- Andrew Lin HoiNgai Wing-chung
- Roy Cheung Yiu-yeungLaw Kai-yin
- Liu Kai-chiUncle John