The Infernal Affairs series borrows another page from the Godfather series by having the next entry serve as both a sequel and a prequel to the first chapter (the first sequel mirrors The Godfather Part II by tracing the character...
by Vincent Leo · Published February 16, 2007 · Last modified March 30, 2019
As much as I love Hong Kong action films, I must still admit that most directors tend to prefer style over substance, slow-motion shootouts over character development. This is why it comes as a...
1990s / Action / Comedy / Martial Arts
by Vincent Leo · Published February 7, 2002 · Last modified March 19, 2019
One of the many reasons why I enjoy watching Hong Kong action films is due to the clever use of comic relief even amid the most direst of situations. When this is done well,...
2000s / Action / Comedy / Martial Arts
by Vincent Leo · Published August 1, 2001 · Last modified December 11, 2019
The Accidental Spy is a typical Jackie Chan flick that delivers what you expect. There’s going to be some fantastic fighting. There’s going to be some incredible stunt work. There’s going to be some moments...
Reviews from film writer Vince Leo, covering all eras and genres of films from classics to the latest releases.
Film reviews from Vince Leo, from classics to new releases, since 1996.
