A Serious Shock! Yes Madam! (1993)
Reviewed by: PAUL MARTINEZ on 2007-03-14
Summary: I Respectfully Disagree
After reading the first 2 reviews I have to say I feel much different about ths film. One of the most harrowing "Girls with Guns" movies I've ever seen. Highlighted by a couple of great acting performances.

The plotline starts out as the basic cookie-cutter outline we're used to seeing in these type of stories. Midway through however the story jumps in high gear thanks to IMO one of Moon Lee's best screen performances. There are some plot holes but you get used to that with these mid 90's HK actioneers. There's a great ending sequence and some intense moments leading up to it.

The real story here is Yukari Oshima and the fore mentioned Moon Lee. Both playing roles very different than we have seen them in before and both shining in them. Yukari is very funny & likable as the thief whose in WAY over her head. Ms. Lee is shocking in her crazed psychotic state. Unfortunately it's not all good news as Cynthia Khan is just horrible here. I've begun to notice I've seen more bad than good from her throughout her career.

Yes, there are some editing issues. As for the dubbing, I screened the subtitled version as I always recommend to any fan of asian cinema. The ridiculous dubbing can really take away from an actors work. As for the action, what would you expect from the 3 leading ladies? Excellent work by all.

Overall I really had a fun time with this film. Contrary to the other reviews I've seen.