Mad Detective
Seen it?2007 | 91 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz. 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. 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 31 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Bun, a schizophrenic, former police inspector comes out of retirement to help a rookie detective solve a complex murder case involving a missing colleague and a suspected policeman suffering from a multiple personality disorder.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 10K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Johnnie To, Wai Ka-fai
- Lau Ching-wanInspector Chan Kwai Bun
- Andy On Chi-kitInspector Ho Ka-on
- Gordon Lam Ka-tungKo Chi Wai
- Kelly Lin Hsi-LeiMay Cheung
- Karen Lee Choi-LingGigi
- Joseph Lee Kwok-LunWong Kwok Chu
- Cheung Siu-faiViolent Man - Ko's Inner Personality
- Lam SuetFatso - Ko's Inner Personality
- Jay Lau Kam-LingCalculating Woman - Ko's Inner Personality
- Jeff Cheung Ka-KitKo's Inner Personality