Wednesday, May 28, 2008

'A' gai waak (1983)

English title: Project A.

Synopsis: In XIX-century Hong Kong, the problem of piracy begins to affect the local economy; there is a conflict between the city police and the navy about who gets government money. A series of attacks destroys the naval fleet, and their crew is reassigned to the city police. One pirate corrupts several people in the force so he can obtain rifles.

Appraisal: Relentless, hysterical, childishly convoluted, brilliant at times, entertaining throughout.

Rating: 60

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