Mid-level gangster Wah falls in love with his beautiful cousin, but must also continue to protect his volatile partner-in-crime and friend, Fly.Mid-level gangster Wah falls in love with his beautiful cousin, but must also continue to protect his volatile partner-in-crime and friend, Fly.Mid-level gangster Wah falls in love with his beautiful cousin, but must also continue to protect his volatile partner-in-crime and friend, Fly.
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- 2 wins & 10 nominations
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- TriviaFirst film directed by Kar-Wai Wong.
- GoofsWah and Ngor knock over the ice bucket yet in the following close-up the bucket stands up with water and ice in it.
- Quotes
Wah: I did a lot of things for our godfather too. By the age of 14, I was already getting paid to kill. I've got more guts than most guys, right? But look at me now. I'm just an ordinary guy!
Fly: At least you were a hotshot for a while! But what about me? What about me? Everyone looks down on me. Does that make you happy? People think I'm nothing, like some stray dog just following you around! Did you know that? I'd rather be a hero for one day than go on being a fly all my life!
- Alternate versionsSome home-video releases have different endings, which differ from the original in tone, editing, and duration. There are two of these alternate endings: one which extends the original ending by 2-1/2 minutes, the other an additional 2 minute "happy" ending. Both alternate endings are included on Criterion's Blu-ray release of the film in 2 bonus tracks, and are available for streaming on the Criterion Channel.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Fandor: Borrowing Time with Wong Kar-wai (2018)
The performances by the two lead actors, Andy Lau and Jackie Cheung, were solid and touching, but far from spectacular. A lot of times I feel their expressions, especially Lau, were forced. Jackie Cheung seemed more natural in his acting, but his expressions were exaggerated, probably exaggerated to enforce his aura of cockiness, an aura that was not believable. Future films of the two stars, especially the recent ones, had better performances, and the viewer could see their vast improvements. The performance of Maggie Cheung must be complimented. Her sweet naiveness was so convincing that I had a hard time linking her with the ditsy roles she took before, such as in the Police Story. One could tell big things were ahead for her, and her future success proved it.
Overall, very interesting film, but just another one of the 80s gangster film.
7/10
- sirkevinho1
- Dec 16, 2005
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- Secure Door to Cornucopia
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- Gross US & Canada
- $9,436
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $4,279
- May 4, 2008
- Gross worldwide
- $13,133