Infernal Affairs
AroView: This dynamic cops ‘n’ robbers spectacle is populist Hong Kong film-making at its most slick and sophisticated.
Infused with more than a little Yin and Yang, the perfectly symmetrical plot boils down to a battle of wits between a gangster kingpin and a police chief and their respective undercover ‘moles’ – played by the rightfully charismatic Andy Lau and Tony Leung – who are ironically bonded by a desire to lead a normal life. Initially a little tricky (with distracting subtitles) but works a treat once you get a handle on who’s deceiving who…
Director
Director
Languages
Cantonese, English, Thai
Subtitles
English
Country
Hong Kong
Studio
Paramount
