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Starring
:
Michael
Hui
Samuel
Hui
Ricky
Hui
Chan
Sing
Stanley
Fong
Producer
:
Raymond
Chow
Director
:
Michael
Hui
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SECURITY
UNLIMITED (1981)
Reviewed
by Andrew Saroch
Long
before Chow Sing Chi ruled the Cantocomic world, the Hui
brothers were pulling in the crowds with their unique brand of
comedy. 'Security Unlimited' was one of their most successful
films and remains an impressive showcase for them to this very
day.
Michael
plays the head of a security company who rules his troops with
an unsympathetic hand. Samuel, his assistant, awaits the
opportunity to take over the leadership with his courageous
manner. Ricky completes the trio when he worms his way into
the company after being refused by the police force.
Naturally, these three differing personalities create a recipe
for disaster including illegal immigrants and Chan Sing's
inept group of villains. The screwball ending sees the three
brothers save the day and restore order to Hong Kong once
again.
As
with most of the Hui brothers films, the structure is episodic
rather than narrative driven. However, this isn't necessarily
a weakness as the three brothers shine in the various
situations they're put in. Michael is superb (as always) with
his dead-pan expression and gentle sadism towards his brothers
whereas Ricky makes a perfect victim for Michael's antics.
Samuel was always the lady-killer of the three and he infuses
his role with the usual charm. All in all, far more subtle
than Chow Sing Chi, but certainly as funny, 'Security
Unlimited' is an excellent introduction to the world of the
Hui brothers.
Rating:
 
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