lee ann no doubt

Rating: Null/10 (15 July 2000)

After reading all the other reviews, i probably agree with most of the comments: fantastic fighting choreography horrible dialogue and subtitles
But what made CTHD stand out is the familiar touch of Lee Ann. Like many of his previous works, he manages to add a touch of human warmth into the characters as well as instilling moments of subtle humour.
Many laughed in my theatre during shots of the chief bodyguard and the moment of silence between Chow and Yeoh in the bamboo villa. But thats what Lee Ann always do in his films. Do recall the scenes in Wedding Banquet and EMDW.
Finally some parts which i myself cannot stand: the desert flashback was way too long (1/2 hour in fact) the heavy hongkong and malaysian accents the amazingly cliche dialogue
Always wondered how Lee Ann can cope in a period film. Apparently he is able to, but not as eminent as his modern works