Herman Yau tackles political and social issues, re-proposing the classic atmospheres and themes of Hong Kong Triade cinema in “The Mobfathers,” a gritty and satirical tale of power struggle and a nod to Hong Kong’s troubles with the China-manoeuvred elections.
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The film begins immediately in full swing, with a violent brawl in which Chat (Chapman To), the head of the Metal gang, is arrested and locked up in Stanley prison, just as his beautiful wife discovers she is expecting a baby; an event that for wrong timing fails to divert the course of fate. In fact Chat, with a 5-year sentence, is going to miss the birth and early years of his son and has no other options than to leave his trusty lieutenant Luke (Philip Keung) in charge of the boys of the gang, and also to take care of his wife and child.
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The film begins immediately in full swing, with a violent brawl in which Chat (Chapman To), the head of the Metal gang, is arrested and locked up in Stanley prison, just as his beautiful wife discovers she is expecting a baby; an event that for wrong timing fails to divert the course of fate. In fact Chat, with a 5-year sentence, is going to miss the birth and early years of his son and has no other options than to leave his trusty lieutenant Luke (Philip Keung) in charge of the boys of the gang, and also to take care of his wife and child.
- 8/9/2022
- by Adriana Rosati
- AsianMoviePulse
In cinema, we often talk about genres and sub genres that unfold from within them. Many debates ensue as some movies defy such pigeonholing and Hong Kong cinema delights in often mixing in as many as possible in one production to cause categorizing mayhem. “Casino Raiders” is one such enigma. Whilst on the surface part of the gambling film sub genre, there are elements of heroic bloodshed thrown in as well as traces of neo noir. When done wrong, this cocktail can be a problematic, lacking an identity as a whole, whilst failIng to succeed as either one thing or another. When it clicks, then you wonder why no one has tried it before. It’s a line that is very hard to tread.
In Hong Kong, there has always been a steady stream of gambling movies that fits within the ideology of wealth accumulation. From “Games...
In Hong Kong, there has always been a steady stream of gambling movies that fits within the ideology of wealth accumulation. From “Games...
- 8/19/2020
- by Ben Stykuc
- AsianMoviePulse
There is something about watching movies about gambling. Following the protagonist through the risk he takes, his losses, his wins and just simply the sheer thrill of feeling a part of his journey cannot be explained. There have been hundreds of movies that have been written specifically to showcase the world of gambling but only a few stand out. Here are the 5 top Asian movies that would definitely give you casino vibes;
God of Gamblers (1989)
Even though this movie was made in 1989, it still currently stands out because it was told in such a way that would leave a lasting memory to anyone who watches it. This Hong Kong action comedy drama was written and directed by Wong Jing and follows the story of Ko Chun, a world famous gambler so renowned that he was nicknamed the God of gamblers. We see a lot of enacted casino scenarios and even...
God of Gamblers (1989)
Even though this movie was made in 1989, it still currently stands out because it was told in such a way that would leave a lasting memory to anyone who watches it. This Hong Kong action comedy drama was written and directed by Wong Jing and follows the story of Ko Chun, a world famous gambler so renowned that he was nicknamed the God of gamblers. We see a lot of enacted casino scenarios and even...
- 5/30/2020
- by AMP Training
- AsianMoviePulse
The movie industry’s fascination with casinos and gambling is already well-known. There is just something about luxurious Las Vegas casinos that pins the audience to their seats and transports them into an otherwise inaccessible world. Not all of us afford to be professional gamblers, but we can all sit back and gaze at the adventures of our heroes as they make their way through money, luxury and adventure.
It seems there is a recipe that guarantees success for all casino movies: drama. Nobody likes to watch a gambler being cautious, calculating their every move and stepping back once they felt they earned enough for the night. We need the thrill of the fight; we need to see our heroes putting themselves in perilous situations and then wonder how they will manage to get out alive.
Whether you are a casino enthusiast, a casual player on platforms such as Virgin Casino online,...
It seems there is a recipe that guarantees success for all casino movies: drama. Nobody likes to watch a gambler being cautious, calculating their every move and stepping back once they felt they earned enough for the night. We need the thrill of the fight; we need to see our heroes putting themselves in perilous situations and then wonder how they will manage to get out alive.
Whether you are a casino enthusiast, a casual player on platforms such as Virgin Casino online,...
- 4/9/2020
- by AMP Training
- AsianMoviePulse
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