My exploration of Johnnie To continues with a look at his 2004 thriller
Breaking News. The film is minor To but it still manages to provide some excellent gun play and a not so subtle look at the media and its effects (detrimental and otherwise). Nick Cheung is great as the ruthless police officer and those who enjoyed his work in
Election will find that thankfully, he has more to do this time around.
Breaking News is short, like most of To's films, and the ending is rather abrupt. However, given the story being told, the quick wrap-up seems fitting. Don't expect another
Election and you should enjoy yourself just fine ... think
Exiled meets
Dog Day Afternoon.
An enjoyable, if somewhat forgettable, romp through a Hong Kong apartment building fused with an interesting, but cursory take on the effect of the news media. 3.5 out of 5 stars.
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