The Blade (1995)
Reviewed by: hktopten on 1999-12-21
Tsui Hark's attempt at being Wong Kar Wai beats Wong Kar Wai at his own game. The story isn't as smooth and flowing as it can be, but comparing to Ashes of Time, this film is less confusing though more abstract at times. The pair of Blackie and Ting On reminds me of Batman and Robin, and Moses Chan tries his best to overcome his city kid look. Xiong Xin Xin is brillant again as the bad guy. The action is fast and furious and made me dizzy watching it on a small screen. Another OK film hithered by the writing.