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A pretty standard police procedural, but executed with the kind of flair you expect to see from a Taiwanese film. The story and setup are basic and there's little more than a couple of cops chasing down a killer (and yes, there are a few twists left and right, but even that's expected nowadays). The performances are solid, the pacing is on point and the runtime isn't too excessive. Where this film scores extra points is the cinematography, which is a big step up from the usual genre fare. The framing in particular is stylish, but the color story also deserves a mention. It's a good film, though very much by the numbers.Read all
A sweet and delicate Taiwanese drama about a family dealing with the sudden loss of a son/brother. While the drama feels sincere and the film has no specific shortcomings, it's a little disappointing to see Taiwan cinema has reverted to its familiar Hou/Tsai antics. Not a bad film at all, but it does feel a bit dated.