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Cast:
Lau
Ching Wan
Jordan
Chan
Theresa
Lee
Cheung
Tat Ming
Anthony
Wong
Yu
Wing Gong
Action:
Ma
Yuk Sing
Producer:
Benny
Chan
Director:
Benny
Chan
Score:
 
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BIG
BULLET
AKA:
N/A
Year:
1996 Reviewer: Andrew
Saroch
Hong
Kong cinema went through dark days during the mid-90's. There
was a clear lack of imagination and innovation in the film
industry and the golden age of the 80's was just a distant
memory. However, there were a few films that re-addressed this
balance and brought back some quality. 'Big Bullet' can be
counted among those films.
After
an altercation with a superior, Lau Ching Wan is demoted and
put in charge of an assorted team of cops. Among them are a
by-the-book cadet (Chan), a gun-loving youngster, an
experienced veteran and a spirited policewoman. When a
mainland gangster is freed by his partners and constantly
evades the police, this unusual team set out to bring them to
justice. This leads to an all-out finale in a military base
where the villains are finally apprehended.
Although
the state of Hong Kong cinema is much approved now, it's hard
to forget the wretched state just a few years ago. Big Bullet
really stood out when it was released and remains a class act.
Lau Ching Wan is again the rebellious cop, but here he seems
to be enjoying his role. Benny Chan has assembled a great
cast, particularly the five stars who really gel together.
Naturally Anthony Wong and Yu Wing Gong make truly
intimidating villains that the audience can really sneer at.
A gem from a few years ago.
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