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Seen it?2004 | 90 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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 Family Plot or Zodiac, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
After a disastrous failure to stop a robber gang, the police attempt to redeem themselves through a series of publicity stunts and shootouts.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
5 wins and 9 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Johnnie To
- Kelly Chen Hui-linInsp. Rebecca Fong
- Richie JenChan Yat Yuen
- Nick Cheung Ka-faiInsp. Cheung Chi Hang
- Lam SuetYip
- Simon YamAsst. Cmdr. C. K. Wong
- You YongzhiCheung Chun
- Benz Hui Siu-hungHoi
- Maggie Shiu Mei-keiGrace Chow Wai Yee
- Cheung Siu-faiSupt. Eric Yeung
- Ding HaifengCheung Lung