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Throw Down (2004)

Directed by Johnnie To

Action | Crime | Drama

Overview

A former Judo champion is given the chance to redeem himself after he befriends a competitor and an aspiring singer.

Length 95 minutes

Actors

Louis Koo | Aaron Kwok | Cherrie Ying | Tony Leung Ka-Fai | Jordan Chan | Cheung Siu-Fai | Calvin Choi | Jack Kao | Lo Hoi-Pang | Hung Wai-Leung | Lu Ching-Ting | Ronald Yan | Ho Sai-Man | Chin Wing-Wai | Li Hai-Tao | Cheung Wai-Kit | Yeung Fan | Kwok Pak-Yin | 徐秀琳 | Tai Bo | Joe Lee Nim-Cho | Robin Wan Kam-Fai | Tsang Tak-Ming | Kwok Yue-Kin | Kelly Lau Miu-Kei | 马小玲 | Wing Chung | Lee Long-Ming | Wong Wa-Wo | Yuen Bun

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
12/20/2013TVDVDRented7.5 stars
 

Viewing Notes

Such an odd narrative but also a lovely tribute to Akira Kurosawa and Sugata Sanshiro. Not the best Johnnie To film with its unconventional storyline but also very much To in its stylish depiction of three people coming together and forming a bond. What I love besides the beautiful photography is the lack of exposition. Everything must be gained from the characters to fill in the blanks and backstory.

Beautiful film and yet so simple. Louis Koo, Cherrie Ying and Aaron Kwok are marvelous in the midst of unsavory characters that surround them. I’d consider getting this one on Blu.

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