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Masterful Hong Kong action director John Woo (The Killer, Face/Off) turns in this exciting and pyrotechnic tale of warring gangsters and shifting loyalties. Chow Yun-Fat (The Replacement Killers) plays a take-no-prisoners cop on the trail of the Triad, the Hong Kong Mafia, when his partner is killed during a gun battle. His guilt propels him into an all-out war against the gang, including an up-and-coming soldier in the mob (Tony Leung) who turns out to be an undercover cop. The two men must come to terms with their allegiance to the force and their loyalty to each other as they try to take down the gangsters. A stunning feast of hyperbolic action sequences (including a climactic sequence in an entire hospital taken hostage), Hard Boiled is a rare treat for fans of the action genre, with sequences as thrilling and intense as any ever committed to film. --Robert Lane
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Hard Boiled is without a doubt one of my favourite John Woo films, its up there with the likes of the Killer and Better Luck Tommorow. When I saw this dvd going for so cheap I was quick to snatch it up... The problem is, this prism leasure version, is the terrible english dubbed release.
If I knew that this version was dubbed, I sure as hell wouldn't of bought it. I love hard boiled, but this version does not do it justice.
The great performances, the stunning action scenes and the breathtaking editing syle of this film is cheapened by stupid american accents. I'm going to purchase the collector's edition soon to get the soundtrack this film truly deserves.
In short, if you can't be arsed reading subtitles... You shouldn't watch foreign films. These over-dubs need to stop, they cheapen so many great movies.
If you feel the same way as me, avoid the prism leasure version of this film.
I'm only giving it 3 stars cause this great film, even with the bad over-dudbbing, is still watchable. I'd usually give this 5.
If I knew that this version was dubbed, I sure as hell wouldn't of bought it. I love hard boiled, but this version does not do it justice.
The great performances, the stunning action scenes and the breathtaking editing syle of this film is cheapened by stupid american accents. I'm going to purchase the collector's edition soon to get the soundtrack this film truly deserves.
In short, if you can't be arsed reading subtitles... You shouldn't watch foreign films. These over-dubs need to stop, they cheapen so many great movies.
If you feel the same way as me, avoid the prism leasure version of this film.
I'm only giving it 3 stars cause this great film, even with the bad over-dudbbing, is still watchable. I'd usually give this 5.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This and 'The Killer' were the two breakout films that got John Woo noticed in Hollywood and its not hard to see why. In an era of action films ruled by Schwarzenegger, Stallone and Van Damme, it was John Woo who breathed new life into the genre with his own brand of coolness.
'Hard Boiled' is, on paper, a conventional thriller about a reckless Hong Kong cop who is out for revenge against a gun-smuggling ring. Along the way, he encounters an undercover cop already on the case who he eventually partners up with. Although the story is pretty ordinary, lacking the emotional drama of 'The Killer', the action is non-stop and represents Woo at the top of his game.
Once again, Woo delivers awesome shootouts and insane stuntwork in a relentlessly entertaining action flick. In fact, you can break the film down into a series of set-pieces which include a eyepopping shootout at a teahouse and a bloodsoaked 40 minute finale inside a hospital. The standout moment of the film is a one-take action sequence that follows the two men through the hospital and is nothing short of amazing.
Chow Yun Fat returns as the hard-boiled cop and Tony Leung is his undercover ally. Both men exert coolness throughout the film and their scenes together are always entertaining. 'The Killer' is may have a better storyline but as far as action goes, you can't get any better than 'Hard Boiled'.
'Hard Boiled' is, on paper, a conventional thriller about a reckless Hong Kong cop who is out for revenge against a gun-smuggling ring. Along the way, he encounters an undercover cop already on the case who he eventually partners up with. Although the story is pretty ordinary, lacking the emotional drama of 'The Killer', the action is non-stop and represents Woo at the top of his game.
Once again, Woo delivers awesome shootouts and insane stuntwork in a relentlessly entertaining action flick. In fact, you can break the film down into a series of set-pieces which include a eyepopping shootout at a teahouse and a bloodsoaked 40 minute finale inside a hospital. The standout moment of the film is a one-take action sequence that follows the two men through the hospital and is nothing short of amazing.
Chow Yun Fat returns as the hard-boiled cop and Tony Leung is his undercover ally. Both men exert coolness throughout the film and their scenes together are always entertaining. 'The Killer' is may have a better storyline but as far as action goes, you can't get any better than 'Hard Boiled'.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Director John Woo has a powerful and explosive style that will leave you breathless after watching this extremely violent action flick.The camera is everywhere flying from place to place.And there are people everywhere.All of them firing a gun or two.I have never seen such energy before.The violence in "Hardboiled" is very brutal and well directed.The last half hour of this film,which take place in the hospital is full of inventive action sequences.Chow Yun-Fat is really good as a tough policeman and it's also very nice to see Anthony Wong-what a great performance!
I also love the scene where Chow Yun Fat is saved from burning by the baby peeing on him. I like Hong Kong-action films by John Woo.Anyway, if you're tired of Hollywood's action trash,then this one is a must-see.Recommended!
I also love the scene where Chow Yun Fat is saved from burning by the baby peeing on him. I like Hong Kong-action films by John Woo.Anyway, if you're tired of Hollywood's action trash,then this one is a must-see.Recommended!
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An explosive tale?...
Never seen it at the movies, of course! It is the sort of film that can't pass censorships. But it was intriguing - althoug the plot is spiderweb thin. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Anna Spinelli
Best Mindless Action Film Ever Made!
Hard Boiled is the best pure action film. The story is generic by the numbers undercover cop story. But the action and performances makes this film great. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Janis Livens
Best action movie from Asia
2 Hours of almost non-stop action! the movie has some truly incredible stunt work that's still better what you see today! Read more
Published 1 month ago by S.B
Was I watching a different film to everyone else?
Hard Boiled [DVD]
As shoot `em-up movies go, this one is pretty one dimensional....so worth only one star. Read more
As shoot `em-up movies go, this one is pretty one dimensional....so worth only one star. Read more
Published 1 month ago by PSC
Pretty awesome!
I thought that this film was amazing! So much action that revolves through a 2 hour movie. Although dubbing could be improved, I didn't care about that as long as I could... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Odd230
Hard Boiled !!!............ Half Baked is more like it !!!
I'm a big fan of Asian Cinema, and John Woo's Hard Boiled had been on my hit list of ones to watch for some time. Read more
Published 6 months ago by MattMars
a violent gun filled romp
Chow yun fat and Tony Leung are gun totting cop and triad on opposite sides of the fence. What follows is a blood soaked spree of violence but i loved it. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Lichinbo
Hard Boiled
Another brilliant action packed flick from John Woo. The first time I watched this I really didnt like it but I decided to watch it again and I was amazed by it. Read more
Published on 3 Dec 2009 by A. J. Harrison
Damn good film!
I`ve never seen this film before and after playing Stranglehold and reading a lot (i mean alot) of reviews for this film i decided to buy it. And guess what.... Read more
Published on 11 July 2009 by David Priest
Great film, Poor DVD presentation - non-widescreen.
Just a quick note to say that this version is non-widescreen, it's in a 4:3 ratio with a 16:9 print in the centre accompanied by hideous black bars above and below. Read more
Published on 4 July 2009 by A. Marsden
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