The Killer (VCD) (Digitally Remastered) (Hong Kong Version) VCD
Chow Yun Fat (Actor)
| Sally Yeh (Actor)
| Danny Lee (Actor)
| Paul Chu Kong
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Yasar
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October 21, 2009
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October 21, 2009
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A John Woo Classic Remastered
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The Killer is probably one of my best Hong Kong action film(well at least best John Woo film).When I first saw it I was not just glued to the emotional storyline I was also completley amazed by how all the action scenes were done and Woo certently does shows his unique cinematic style and flair in this film.The movie may be old but it is still great to watch on dvd with DTS audio (thank God for that). I am also trying to get the extended cut version. |
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June 20, 2008
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Heroic Bloodshed Masterpiece!
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Best known to the west as the film that made Chow Yun Fat and John Woo International Stars, the Killer was underrated by Asian Audiences (in the same way A Better Tomorrow was underrated by the West) and quite frankly, this is a shame for such a great movie. It seems like such an obvious idea today, but The idea of an Assassin with a Conscience was quite revolutionary for 1989 HK Cinema, and Chow Yun Fat plays Jeff to perfection, a Killer for Hire with a Heart, who when hired to kill a local Triad boss at a Nightclub, accidentally blinds Singer Jenny (Sally Yeh) with a Gunshot. Grief-stricken, Jeff tries his best to help the poor girl recover, while at odds with his Mentor and former assassin for Hire, Sidney (Paul Chu-Kong) as well as a Dedicated Police Officer (Danny Lee) and his partner (Kenneth Tsang). During the assassination of a corrupt Businessman at a Dragon Boat Race, Jeff finds himself Chased not only by the Police and Dedicated Cop Lee, but also his fellow triads, who have lost confidence in Jeff since the last killing. During the crossfire that ensures, a Little Girl is injured, and Being the Nice Person he is at heart, Jeff rushes her to a nearby Hospital, despite the dangers of being Killed or caught by the Police. Lee Pursues, and they soon find themselves in a standoff at the hospital. Lee's opinion of Jeff is changed a little after seeing how he risked his life for that little girl, and even though Jeff escapes and Lee is still Bent on Arresting him, this leads to a sort of admiration between the two, which builds up into an unlikely friendship between the two by the film's end, one reminiscent of City on Fire. This film is not just another Heroic Bloodshed film, and John Woo goes to great lengths to show this, with the help of First Class Cinematography by Peter Pao, as well as some great sets, including the thrilling Gun battle finale, which takes place in a Church of all places. While it could be simply enjoyed as a Thrilling Action Piece, the real joy of this movie is experienced in looking deeper into the story and the characters, which in some ways is like exploring the Philosophy of the Director Himself. The Killer is a True Classic, a Film to be watched again and again, and only Fortune Star could have done this film Justice with this DVD Release. If you Can't Get A Better Tomorrow, this is definitely the one to get while you still can! |
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June 17, 2003
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A classic.
A classic.
| This was the film to get me into Chinese cinema, and more specifically the amazing Chow Yun Fat. A brilliant, unique, touching storyline melds with some of the most intense action scenes and gunfights I've ever seen. The characters are well developed yet mysterious and the quotes are inspiring. This is a top class film, one of my favourites, and a perfect example of Chow Yun Fat's acting ability. A flowing masterpiece that builds up to a climatic ending, I cannot recommend this film more. |
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April 29, 2003
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November 13, 2002
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#1 action
#1 action
| this movie is old but i love it so much, my favorite Chow Yun Fat film, next to Crouching Tiger! it is about an assain that falls in love with an innocent bystander that he injured and she went blind. a cop tracks him down and they become buddies. but then the people who hire the assain refused to pay and the assain's friend risked helping him... a very sad and tragic movie. but you can not miss the action. the shooting scenes are beautifully put together! it has some of Sally's songs in there too, very good movie! |
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April 9, 2002
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Great Movie By John Woo
| This movie perhaps does not need any more viewer rating since it is available almost in every major store. But the story line is great and John Woo delivers his super craft. Chow was at his best as the lone killer with a kind heart. |
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