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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By M. B. Alcat
Format:DVD
"Election" directed by Johnnie To, is an engaging action thriller that manages to entertain the spectator, but that might scare some people due to numerous scenes of violence.
The two main characters are Lok (Simon Yam) and Big D (Tony Leung), the two main candidates to become the new chairman of one of Hong Kong's most importants triads, the Wo Shing Society. The senior members of the The Wo Shing Society have the power to choose the next president, and will do so in a triad-run election. But how far is each of these candidates willing to go in order to have absolute power? And where do tradition, loyalty and duty stand in modern times?
These questions, and some more, will be answered if you give "Election" a chance. This is the first movie I watch by this Hong Kong director, and I liked it well enough to know I will try to find out more about his work. From my point of view, this film is not perfect (3.5 stars out of 5), but it original, and well-worth seeing, if you can stand the sometimes shocking violence. If that is the case, recommended...
Belen Alcat
The two main characters are Lok (Simon Yam) and Big D (Tony Leung), the two main candidates to become the new chairman of one of Hong Kong's most importants triads, the Wo Shing Society. The senior members of the The Wo Shing Society have the power to choose the next president, and will do so in a triad-run election. But how far is each of these candidates willing to go in order to have absolute power? And where do tradition, loyalty and duty stand in modern times?
These questions, and some more, will be answered if you give "Election" a chance. This is the first movie I watch by this Hong Kong director, and I liked it well enough to know I will try to find out more about his work. From my point of view, this film is not perfect (3.5 stars out of 5), but it original, and well-worth seeing, if you can stand the sometimes shocking violence. If that is the case, recommended...
Belen Alcat
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Fantong
Format:DVD
another Johnny To masterpiece, triad drama with a dash of black humour, Simon Yam, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Louise Koo, Nick Cheung et al, give this movie it's authentic triad edge, Lam Suet of PTU fame pops up here, brilliant yet again.
if you like Hong Kong cinema, or fancy some triad action, this delivers.
if you like Hong Kong cinema, or fancy some triad action, this delivers.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Severin
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This really is the Asian Godfather. Only modern, frenetic and riveting. The best film (along with Election Vol. 2) I've seen in years. No other gangster film or thriller comes close.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Slow Triad drama
This is an intelligent, slow drama about a Triad family, in Hong Kong.
The film looks 1990's and tells the modern tale of a Triad family's election of a new Chairman,... Read more
The film looks 1990's and tells the modern tale of a Triad family's election of a new Chairman,... Read more
Published 14 months ago by T. BROOKES
1.0 out of 5 stars
Poor Quality
Totally poor. It is so bad quality i checked to see if it was a pirate copy. All the people have green skin colour. Read more
Published on 28 Nov 2010 by waydee
3.0 out of 5 stars
A good crime drama well worth watching if only to set up the superb...
Despite a tight narrative, Johnnie To's Election feels at times like it was once a longer picture, with many characters and plot strands abandoned or ultimately unresolved. Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2006 by Trevor Willsmer
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