“Virtual Recall” is a mind-bending, genre-blending thriller that combines romance, psychological drama and ambitious science fiction elements in an attempt to explore the theme of parallel universes. Adapted from the popular novel “Symbiosis” by Lam Wing Sum (who also wrote “Magic Kitchen”), the film draws upon the wormhole theories of Stephen Hawking, trying to add a little scientific reasoning behind its grand ideas. Directed by Cheung Hoi Ching (“Devil’s Vindata”), the film was headlined by Stephen Fung (“House of Fury”), Cherrie Ying (“My Left Eye Sees Ghosts”), and Tang Yifei (“Future X-Cops”), with support from Hong Kong regulars Tvb star Sammul Chan, Samuel Pang (recently in the “Ptu” spin off “Tactical Unit” series), Mandy Chiang (“Yes, I Can See Dead People”), and “Troublesome Night” veteran Simon Lui. The labyrinth plot follows Tang Yifei as top psychiatrist Dr. Xiao Tingqin, charged with trying to cure the mysterious and beautiful Shen...
- 9/15/2011
- by James Mudge
- Beyond Hollywood
“Tactical Unit - No Way Out” is the second in the series of new films following on from Johnnie To’s acclaimed 2003 police thriller “Ptu”. This time around Lawrence Lau, previously responsible for the excellent “My Name is Fame”, steps up to direct, with To acting as producer. Giving a nice sense of continuity, the cast from the original and first sequel “Tactical Unit – The Code” all return, including stars Simon Yam and Maggie Siu, along with familiar faces Lam Suet, Derek Tsang and Samuel Pang. Although the series is known for its gritty plotlines and non-judgemental approach, the film is even more downbeat than its predecessors, though no less gripping. The film takes place largely in the Temple Street district, where the gangs and police co-exist in an uneasy balance. Trouble arises one night when a man is killed and the police decide to step up their efforts and crackdown on the gangs,...
- 4/9/2009
- by James Mudge
- Beyond Hollywood
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