Triads: The Inside Story, is exactly what the title says. A look into triad life. Certainly not a classic of any sort, but at the time it was very successful and was compared to such movies as A Better Tomorrow and The Killer. The story really is of a Ho (played by Chow Yun Fat) who is forced into the position of taking charge of the triad society that was left behind by his father after he was killed. Ho is unhappy about having to do it, as is his family, but he owes it to his Triad brothers to do so. Things are not so good, as Ho’s father has left him to clear up problems with other societies who are trying to wipe out the rest of the men. Ho tries to persuade his men that being in a Triad society is a bad idea, and although some consider it, others don’t, causing a lot of friction within themselves.

It’s produced by Karl Maka, meaning you can expect the quality filmmaking he has been able to keep up over the years. Chow Yun Fat is as ever more than perfect, and the very underrated Roy Cheung too is excellent.

The conclude, this is a very good movie, obviously expect high amounts of violence, as obviously this is a serious insight into Triad life, although a lot of it is unnecessary and there is a lot more than could have been covered.

Rating: 3.5/5

(This rating is based on the genre and other films made in the same year)