Short and Sweet

This time: Short and sweet comments (well, short anyway) on the films Peony Pavilion, Run Papa Run, Wo Hu, The Moss, Bangkok Dangerous, Spacked Out, The Contract Lover, and Gran Torino.

Peony Pavilion
Though it co-stars the always great Rene Liu, Peony Pavilion has a meandering plot that never really engages the viewer enough to make one care what is happening onscreen. An okay ghost story with decent acting.

Run Papa Run
Another film co-starring Rene Liu. Run Papa Run stars Louis Koo as a triad that spends as much time being a crime boss as he does trying to conceal that fact from his daughter. Good acting, casting, directing and a decent story make Run Papa Run worth recommending.

Wo Hu
If you like undercover cop dramas from Hong Kong, you'll like Wo Hu.

The Moss
If you like undercover cop drams from Hong Kong, there is a pretty good chance that you won't like The Moss. Derek Kwok's second film falls short of expectations, and it isn't half as good as his debut flick The Pye-Dog. I wouldn't suggest viewing The Moss to the average viewer, however, The Pye-Dog is really good. Hopefull Kwok's next film will be as good as his first.

Bangkok Dangerous
Not the Hollywood remake starring Nic Cage. That was a horrible piece of trash that should never be seen by anyone. Ever. The original Bangkok Dangerous is pretty good. It isn't the genre defining film that many claim it to be, but it is an interesting film that is far better than the remake.

Spacked Out
An intriguing look at a group of young girls in Hong Kong that live adult lives without the experience of age.

The Contract Lover
Cah-wrap. An absolutely awful film that is a complete waste of time.

Gran Torino
One of the best films I've ever seen. Go see it.

I may be less lazy with my thoughts on films next time. Probably not.

Coming up later this week:
Gran Torino (yes, it is so good that I've seen it twice already, and may see it again this week)
Le Mepris (aka Contempt)
Let the Right One In
Prison On Fire
City On Fire
Police Confidential (not on fire)
3-iron (also not on fire)
The Monster Squad (if I manage to finish watching it)
-and (probably)-
Lost, Indulgence
Connected
Driving Miss Wealthy