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Throw Down (2004)
Directed by Johnnie To
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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 | Cheung Siu-Fai | Jordan Chan | Lo Hoi-Pang | Calvin Choi | Jack Kao | Hung Wai-Leung | Lu Ching-Ting | Ronald Yan | Yuen Bun | Ho Sai-Man | Chin Wing-Wai | Li Hai-Tao | Wong Wa-Wo | Lee Long-Ming | Wing Chung | Kary Ma Ho-Yee | Kelly Lau Miu-Kei | Kwok Yue-Kin | Tsang Tak-Ming | Robin Wan Kam-Fai | Joe Lee Nim-Cho | Tai Bo | Tsui Ka-Ho | Kwok Pak-Yin | Yeung Fan | Cheung Wai-Kit
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2013 | TV | DVD | Rented | 7.5 stars |
| (Average) 7.5 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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