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A Billy Tang Cat III classic. The little introduction at the beginning felt a bit odd, not in the least considering how blunt and crude this film is, but let's consider that part of the place and time it was produced in. The first half of the film is a little tepid and underwhelming, but the final 30 minutes make up for it.
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The performances aren't that great, and this isn't the most polished Hong Kong film out there. The setup feels a little rushed, and the tone is uneven, but once the revenge part starts, the film picks up steam. There are some memorable and over-the-top moments that are well worth watching for fans of Cat III cinema, so sit back, power through the first half, and have a good time.
One of Billy Tang's better films. It's also one of his more polished ones, even though the film still honors its CAT III roots. It's just that the structure and build-up feel less rushed and random compared to other films in the niche. That said, this film is all about the finale, like so many other Hong Kong films of that era.
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There are plenty of familiar faces here (always nice to catch up with Simon Yam), the film looks better than usual (then again, it's a '93 HK film), and there are some pretty cool scenes in the latter half. It's not quite up there with the best of its era, but for someone who has seen all the bigger titles already, this was a cool find for sure.
Billy Tang is a pulpy director, but one who does lend his films a certain amount of flair. Invitation To Die (also known as Wild) is far from a Hong Kong classic, but for people who have already gone through all the big releases it's perfectly serviceable filler with some decent, memorable moments.
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Some decent filters and a few proper action scenes form the main appeal of this film. The performances are rather weak, and the plot is nothing special, but the pacing is solid and the runtime short, so if you like a Hong Kong action flick you can't really go wrong with this one, as long as you keep your expectations in check.
Pretty mediocre blend of action, crime and drama. Billy Tang is a somewhat generic director, the night club setting isn't too original and the drama never impresses. But there's some decent genre stuff in there, the pacing is fine and the actors do an okay job. It's simple filler, but it's an easy film to sit through.
Raped By An Angel 5: The Final Judgement
A simple revenge tale that is dragged out unnecessarily and fails to engage because the direction is so lackluster. Mediocre performances, bland cinematography and a slavish fixation on plot make this a very forgettable affair. A poor genre exercise that tries to be edgy and relevant, but doesn't work on any level.