My Name Is Nobody (2000)
Reviewed by: Fatty on 2001-05-24
Summary: A good Gambling film
I admit I haven't seen alot of gambling films or whatever (Just Maverick and Rounders) although I liked Rounders much better, My Name is Nobody is still a good movie.

Nick Cheung plays Who-The-Hell, but changes it to No-Name by Candy(Shu Qi) who is somewhat a damn fine Swindler, he goes to Shenzhen with his pops to get some bucks, but troubles lead them to some gambling and some double crosses.

I don't know why, but this film had me entertained(well, a little bit) but it was still a good time to watch. IMO I thought Nick did a aiight job as No-Name, but he could've kicked it up a notch to truly be named No-Name, Wong Jing plays Lo, No-Name good'ol dad. He was ok, but man he acted like a ass at the beginning and I did get tricked into what happend(I know, it's sad) But crap Jing did a good job. Plus I'm glad a big man got a girl too :) Shu Qi was used nicely. First she acted blind, then was able to see again. But the scene were (meh, I forgot the villains name) who was No-Name's pal, but later double crossed him(That dayam beeyatch!) He acted as a damn fine bad ass. But he died badly(You couldn't see the bullet hole :( ) Nice to see Lam Suet had a role. He got dupped good...

The story progressed well, but some parts were slower then others. But this is still fun to watch, there are alot of card playing scenes, but the ending rules. Two gangs watching the players backs was a nice gimmick to the thing( I was expecting a huge fight to break out but it didn't, good idea, cause it would've ruined the scene) The guy who bets his dick was frickin funny aswell.


But the one thing I hated was when Nick Cheung acted blind until this match (He had to wait like 6 months just for this match??) But if I say my girl get raped. All I can say is that John Woo, Ringo Lam and Tsui Hark would be impressed :)(No birds included)

In all, a good film to watch, some great gambing scenes, good acting. Nice ending and Shu Qi is still that damn good..(Sorry WWF fans :D)

3/5