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So Close
夕陽天使
2002 111 min Hong Kong R 18+
★7.0
Action, Thriller
Director: Corey Yuen
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Description
A conflict of interest between two high-kicking assassin sisters is complicated as they're pursued by the criminals who hired them and an equally high-kicking female cop.
US Gross:
$76,584
Worldwide:
$810,243
Starring
Shu Qi
Actor
Wei Zhao
Actor
Karen Mok
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
So Close is generally regarded as a visually stylish action film that succeeds in its core choreography but falters due to a thin, melodramatic screenplay. While audiences enjoy the strong performances of the lead actresses, critics remain divided on whether the sentimental tone and genre blending elevate or undermine the experience.
| Acting | Qi Shu delivers a radiant and physically commanding performance that serves as a highlight of the film. | |
| Direction | The action choreography, featuring well-staged shootouts, acrobatic set-pieces, and innovative cold-weapon duels, provides a consistent level of spectacle. | |
| Score | The soundtrack is widely praised as being among the film's most memorable and high-quality elements. | |
| Screenplay | The plot is widely criticized for being simplistic, cliché, and relying on repetitive narrative cycles. | |
| Emotion | Opinions on the film's tone are divided: some appreciate the sentimental focus on sisterly bonds, while others find the forced melodrama and lighthearted humor clash poorly with the hard-edged action. |