Cebalord Very best movie i ever watch

BootDigest Such a frustrating disappointment

Lawbolisted Powerful

Comwayon A Disappointing Continuation

J_Charles Mongkok - usually cited as the most densely populated neighbourhood on earth. Having visited there a few times I concur. Even at 11 PM the area seems to be wall-to-wall people, all in a rush.Amid this setting is the story of several characters whose fates are all intertwined. The assassin, the prostitute, the gang members, the police, they all have their stories told in bits and pieces. At first they seem to be all separate, unrelated, a jumble of characters. But as the film progresses you start putting the pieces together and eventually you can see almost predict how this is going to end before it finally does.The filming is superb. The gritty look matches the story. This movie is intent on showing the ugly side of HK, the human trafficking, corruption, drugs, and the triads hold on the entire island. And the shots reflect that.The acting is uneven but overall does not distract from the story. I gave it 8/10. It wasn't a pleasant film to watch (most of my memories of Hong Kong are very positive). But it tells a story that's all too true to many of the residents in the underbelly of Mongkok.

filmmakr03 When I placed 'One Nite in Mongkok' in my DVD player, I was pretty sure that the film would be an above average cat and mouse thriller. However, like my 2005 Oscar ballot, I was far from hitting the nail on the head. The film is a very effective film that succeeds in doing what very few films can: keep you guessing.Daniel Wu is very convincing as a rookie assassin from Mainland China looking to reunite with his long lost love and help in raising her grandmother. His journey in the film mirrors that of Tom Cruise in 'Collateral', yet in this instance, we are rooting for Wu's character to succeed in goals as he decides not to go through with his assignment. Cecilia Cheung is very good as the prostitute/guide/conscience, although she is too gorgeous for me to fully accept her in the role. When the two characters meet, it starts a chain of events that have ironically tragic undertones. Alex Fong is excellent as the cop who is the common link to every character in the film. The supporting cast is very appealing, most notably Lam Suet as the seedy handler Liu and Anson Leung as the trigger-happy and tragically compulsive cop Ben.The film, overall, is a study into what happens when people don't think twice about their actions. I recommend it to anyone looking for a film that doesn't subject the audience to unbelievable circumstances and entertains and as well as informs.

blanc0 After watching this film it left me with the impression that all the main characters were left in despair, there is tragedy at every turn. Before the film has started two brothers have fallen out over a death, then gang-warfare occurs and a tragic accident. The hero arrives seeking revenge for his brother's imprisonment and his lost love, even the cops have a tragic past. But aside from nobody having a happy ending I got to admit the style and edit of the film didn't leave me depressed and I would watch it again. I wonder if there are going to be any sequels or prequels to tie up the story of the two brothers and whether the cops ever get their men.

Joe Asian cinema does it again. Whilst the rest of the world simple gasps at the quality of films the far east is churning out, they continue to let the stream of quality films continue, with this being near the top. The film follows the hunt by a set of policemen chasing a hit-man, who unbeknown to them is a young inexperienced hit-man. If he is not stopped it could lead to all out gang warfare, as he is hired to kill after gang tensions lead to the death of the son of a head gangster.The hit-man is though the main character ultimately, and he is tagged with a prostitute who by coincidence also comes from a poor region in China. Both contrast each other, but are two sides of the same coin with respect to their current roles. Film builds up using the surroundings of the congested dog-eat-dog world of Mongkok, and takes us on a blind tour of the district and its world where anything and everything is for sale.Its a film that will intrigue and disturb in equal measures, but don't let that put you off. The film is brilliantly acted, and it is hard to know at times who is on the side of right and wrong, reminiscent of Heat in that sense. Tense, twisting and intelligent, this is a must-see and surely must rank with some of the best that have come out of the HK stable this decade.