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Hard Boiled [DVD] [1992]

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  • Actors: Tony Leung, Chow Yun-Fat, Philip Chan
  • Directors: John Woo
  • Format: PAL
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: Prism Leisure
  • DVD Release Date: 7 Feb 2005
  • Run Time: 154 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000777UD6
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 6,370 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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When a tough police officer's (Chow Yun-Fat) partner is brutally murdered, he joins forces with another loose-cannon cop (Tony Leung) to exact his own bloody revenge on the gun-smuggling gangsters responsible for his friend's death. A lot of action, guns, and violence, all masterfully rendered by action maestro John Woo (THE KILLER, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 2). This is the last film the director made in his native Hong Kong before emigrating to the United States.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Let me catch my breath!, 16 Jan 2006
By Sam (Newcastle, Uk) - See all my reviews
Set in the violent Hong Kong underworld, Hard Boiled tells the story of a gun-happy detective (Yun-Fat Chow) who prefers shooting than confronting and arresting. While confronting smugglers illegally bringing guns into Hong Kong his partner is unjustly murdered by an undercover cop (Tony Leung Chiu Wai). After some persuasion the two of the team up to take down the mob and saves the lives of hundreds of civilians.

You might think this sounds all too familiar to be interesting, but don't be put off. The storyline takes a back-seat in this film. The violent half hour gun fights take centre stage. It's all about the gun fights, if you feel like watching and action packed movie, no thinking required you can not go far wrong with this. The action is so mind blowing you need a couple of minutes to catch your breath after each 'massacre' of Hong Kong gang members. Believability is not a factor in this film, no one reloads, non of the "good guys" are ever killed but that is not the point of this film.

It is near impossible to rate the acting in this film, most characters are dead before you get a chance to see their face. Of course the main actors do what their job nicely. Directed by the legendary action director John Woo, all his trademarks are here, chaotic gun fights, fast dialogue and graphic violence, if you enjoyed any of his Hollywood movies, I gurantee this will blow your mind.

I couldn't find much wrong with the DVD itself, one of its biggest downfalls is the dubbing. As usual the dubbing is quite laughable and no option to watch it in its original language is a bit disappointing. Although it will not ruin your enjoyment of the movie, as I said before, the story line takes a back-seat in this film. The only subtitles available are English.

All in all this film is enjoyable if you're looking for an easy film to watch, definitely a great film for any fans of action movies. Do not expect a complex storyline or outstanding acting. Just enjoy this movie for what it is and not for what it isn't.

Sam
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5.0 out of 5 stars Trademark John Woo, 20 April 2007
By Jay "The Amazon Reviewer" (Mauritius) - See all my reviews
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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!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great film, Poor DVD presentation - non-widescreen., 4 Jul 2009
By A. Marsden (UK) - See all my reviews
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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. DO NOT PURCHASE if you've got a widescreen TV - it will look rubbish, the other two Region 2 versions on Amazon ARE widescreen prints. Get them instead. Don't be tempted by the bargain bin price of this version - as ever you get what you pay for.

Anyway, brilliant film, I echo the sentiments of most of the other reviewers.
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