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Yes, Madam!
皇家師姐
1985 93 min Hong Kong 18+
★7.4
Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Director: Corey Yuen
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Description
Two unlucky thieves break into a just murdered man's hotel room and steal his passport, with a hidden microfilm, wanted by a triad boss. Two ass-kicking women cops—one Chinese, one British—are on the case.
Worldwide:
$1.28M
Starring
Michelle Yeoh
Actor
Cynthia Rothrock
Actor
John Sham
Actor
Awards
1 win & 2 nominations total
Key opinion
Yes, Madam (1985) is widely recognized as a pivotal work in the 'girls-with-guns' subgenre that broke the industry trend of casting women as decorative props. By showcasing the legitimate martial arts prowess of Michelle Yeoh and Cynthia Rothrock, the film established a high standard for action choreography that rivals the era's male-led classics.
| Acting | The film succeeds as a groundbreaking platform for female leads, proving that Michelle Yeoh and Cynthia Rothrock possess the martial arts skill to match established male icons like Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung. | |
| Direction | The high-quality, intense fight choreography serves as the film's strongest asset, particularly in the stylized and impactful final confrontation. | |
| Humor | The inclusion of comic relief characters, such as the trio of thieves, creates a tonal divide; some viewers enjoy the balance of humor, while others feel it detracts from the film's action-focused momentum. | |
| Originality | The narrative structure relies on traditional genre tropes rather than innovative storytelling, though it effectively utilizes the 'good cop/bad cop' dynamic between the two leads. |