Moving Targets
(2004)
Moving Target is a
movie that is going along the lines of Wong Jing’s previous similar crime outing
and far superior Colour of Truth. With stars like Nick Tse, the ever wooden
Edison Chen and veterans in supporting roles like Simon Yam, Lam Suet, the movie
moves along at a reasonable pace, despite the familiar storyline which is more
predictable than a romantic comedy. This movie from Wong Jing the master of mo
le tau is surprisingly sensible and a times even serious.
The story is
basically revolves two good friends (Tse and Chen) who are rising in the ranks
of top cops, until, Chen is forced into the triad (fat guy known as Bobby) and
is therefore kicked out of police force. Meanwhile there is the usual flower
glass in Gillian Chung (Twins) who really does nothing else than just stand
there and quite similar to her role in Colour of Truth with lesser role. Adding
to the subplot is Chen and Chung romance, Tse and Yam as enemies (Father and
Son). However, the movie really never kick off, nor does it show much potential.
Tse probably is the
improving actor of the new generation and his range is shown a little but he
does show potential in his role. However the same can not be said of Edison, who
is again his usual self, but at least he is not as annoying as he was in Nine
Girls and a Ghost. Gillian is cute and probably got her paycheck without doing
much. Yam puts in a mature performance, but with a role that doesn’t allow much.
Lam Suet probably shines out from the pack as a cowardly looking yet slightly
courageous ‘father’.
With HK cinema
making more romantic comedies than crime thrillers, it is always refreshing to
watch one, and even though it is from Wong Jing, he can direct good movies like
Colour of Truth, but the same can not be said for Moving Targets, as it is too
predictable and lack emotions (despite the cheesy flashback which has become so
much a of clique that it has no impact whatsoever). However, Moving Targets is
still fast-paced and one of the few crime thrillers made each year, but one
thing is certainty, Wong Jing’s Colour of Truth is a fluke.
I rate it 6/10
| Product Title |
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Moving Targets (2004) |
| Artist Name(s) |
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Nicholas Tse | Edison Chen | Simon Yam |
| Language |
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Cantonese, Mandarin |
| Duration |
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94 Minutes |
Reviewed by Neo (Andrew) - May 2004
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