Election/Triad Election **/***
Johnnie To, 2007
Hong Kong
@ Film Forum
I was reminded of how briskly Hong Kong crime films move, something I've noticed with Infernal Affairs and As Tears Go By. Neither of these really stole my heart, but I did like the ending of the first, as Simon Yam's ascendant Triad leader ruthlessly solidifies his position, echoed to hilarious effect in the second film. Triad Election was certainly the more beautiful of the two, particularly the scenes on Jimmy's property in China.
See also: IMDb | Metacritic
Johnnie To, 2007
Hong Kong
@ Film Forum
I was reminded of how briskly Hong Kong crime films move, something I've noticed with Infernal Affairs and As Tears Go By. Neither of these really stole my heart, but I did like the ending of the first, as Simon Yam's ascendant Triad leader ruthlessly solidifies his position, echoed to hilarious effect in the second film. Triad Election was certainly the more beautiful of the two, particularly the scenes on Jimmy's property in China.
See also: IMDb | Metacritic
Labels: 2007, 3 Stars, Hong Kong, Johnnie To
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