Election 2
Seen it?2006 | 92 min | Drama, Crime, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (96% 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-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Menace II Society or Road to Perdition, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
As election time nears, current Triad chairman Lok faces competition from his godsons. At the same time, Jimmy looks to increase his business relations with mainland China.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 83 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 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 14K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Johnnie To
- Simon YamLam Lok
- Louis KooJimmy Lee
- Wong Tin-lamUncle Teng Wai
- Gordon Lam Ka-tungKun
- Nick Cheung Ka-faiJet
- Lam SuetBig Head
- Andy On Chi-kitLik
- Mark Cheng Ho-namBo
- Cheung Siu-faiMr. So
- Tam Bing-ManUncle Cocky