Colour of the Truth is about a young inspector named Cola (Raymond Wong). His father, also a cop (Lau Ching-Wan), was mysteriously killed in an altercation with another officer (Anthony Wong) and a Triad leader (Francis Ng) when he was a child. Years later upon joining the force, he is ultimately asigned to Anthony Wong’s department. Added to the mix is a drug deal gone bad, leaving the police protecting one gang leader from an assassin. Also Francis Ng’s son (Jordan Chan) is seeking revenge for his father’s death and seeks out Cola for assistance. After getting to know his commanding officer, Cola comes to realize that Wong is actually a good cop as well as an honorable guy. Will he forgive him, follow in his footsteps and seek the real truth, or chose a life of crime?

This is a good movie, but there are some flaws in it. It’s obvious almost from the start that officer Cola is a good person, and that he’s not going to commit cold blooded murder. However the film continues to go back to that possibility several times. Also I agree with some of the other reviews in that Jordan Chan’s character’s motivations make no sense at all. This movie must also lead the industry in scenes where one character sneaks up on another, and sticks a gun to the persons head completely unseen. One instance in which a gang member sneaks up on Chapman To’s character who is on duty watching screens monitoring every room is especially laughable. Another problem I had with the movie is that Raymond Wong looks like he is sleep-walking through his role- and he is supposed to be the lead!

Having said all that, I did enjoy this movie. My favorite scene by far is the incredible opening with Anthony Wong, Lau Ching-Wan, and Francis Ng. That scene alone is worth watching this movie, and it would have been much better had LCW and Francis been in the entire film. Another great scene features Anthony Wong caring for his wheelchair bound British father. Great stuff and Wong easily steals the show for the entire picture.

All in all, it’s good movie. Good story and action scenes, but several plot holes prevent it from being great.