Now when one thinks of Asian action films, your first thought is "Rush Hour". This movie is a highlight of asian cinema, and is definitely worth watching. It isn't a special film, but it's solidly entertaining, possessing of action, suspense, appropriate emotions and some well-drawn characters. Nicholas Tse leads the cast as Sergeant Tong, a super-serious cop whose stern demeanor edges dangerously close to overacting. What happens in the opening sequence ties together the characters on a fate they fight to change.
The film has a very interesting "1st person" filming technique, which I liked, based around Sergeant Tong, as the main protagonist, and main antagonist Hung (played by Nick Cheung) which puts the viewer right into the action and suspense. The audience can sympathise with Tong, seeking redemption and a means to an end after a series of unfortunate events. I was impressed with Nick Cheung's acting too, and as an audience member, at times you can't decide whether he really is the bad guy or not. That I'll leave up to you.
The film is tense and emotional, and sometimes dips precariously into melodrama, but in the end it's not trying to be a great film. It's merely a well-made, solid and satisfying movie, and that's precisely what Hong Kong Cinema needs right now.
Final Rating: 4/5
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olHDT_R9PPY
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