Whilst having seen a number of his productions,I've never got round to seeing a Hark Tsui-directed flick. After viewing Jet Li's Hitman last night,I got set to witness the "master" team-up of Li and Tsui.
View on the film:
Filmed in 1989 but not put out until 1992, the title is covered with marks from post-production issues. One of the most "unique" elements of the film is none of the soundtrack options (including the stated original) matching the lip movements of the cast in anyway. Bringing "Jet" (bet they spent ages coming up with that character name) across the pond, the writers roll out a speedy fish out of water action flick,with Jet's search for "The Master" leading to wacky encounters with a gang of gangsta rap wannabes,and a boo-hiss group of thugs straight from an end of level boss.
Showing the care put towards his productions, director Hark Tsui allows the neck-breaking action scenes to take centre stage, via not doing jittery jump-cuts,but standing back and letting each fighting move to be cleanly performed,with a well timed use of slow-motion letting the viewer feel the impact from each major stunt. Making his first appearance in a shot in the US film,Jet Li gives a terrific performance as Jet,whose given a wave of excitement by Li over becoming the master.
View on the film:
Filmed in 1989 but not put out until 1992, the title is covered with marks from post-production issues. One of the most "unique" elements of the film is none of the soundtrack options (including the stated original) matching the lip movements of the cast in anyway. Bringing "Jet" (bet they spent ages coming up with that character name) across the pond, the writers roll out a speedy fish out of water action flick,with Jet's search for "The Master" leading to wacky encounters with a gang of gangsta rap wannabes,and a boo-hiss group of thugs straight from an end of level boss.
Showing the care put towards his productions, director Hark Tsui allows the neck-breaking action scenes to take centre stage, via not doing jittery jump-cuts,but standing back and letting each fighting move to be cleanly performed,with a well timed use of slow-motion letting the viewer feel the impact from each major stunt. Making his first appearance in a shot in the US film,Jet Li gives a terrific performance as Jet,whose given a wave of excitement by Li over becoming the master.