Heaven Can't Wait (1995)
Reviewed by: hktopten on 1999-12-21
For awhile now, the HK film industry has been in a depression, partially due to lack of originality and heart in a lot of work; but you can always count on UFO to do something entertaining to deliver a message -- that is, until now. In Heaven Can't Wait, the latest from UFO, the message is unclear, like much of the film. The story lacks focus and directions: it can't decide on rather focusing on the prodigal son bit with Tony Leung Chiu Wai or the savior of the world bit with Jordan Chan Siu Chun. Mr. Chan, who always shines in UFO films, appears to lack the skills and experiences to carry this film. The pleasant surprsie was Karen Mok Man Wai, whose stint as a selfish reporter was dead on. Otherwise, much like Da Da's followers in the film, this film is totally lost and clueless. Comparing to Mack the Knife, which did a much better job protraying evil realizing its evil ways and decided to change, this film is a dud. The most emotional scenes at the finale seems lacking. Overall, a film that is worth a look, but not recommendable; one of the lesser efforts from UFO.