Asian Invasion: "The Mission"

In the field of action cinema today Johnnie To walks tall above all others. Never content to make a basic gunplay movie, To adds levels of character and meaning that would make the likes of Howard Hawks and Sam Peckinpah proud. When a triad boss is ambushed, the family puts together a dream team of bodyguards to protect the boss, his wife and the honor of the organization. While many filmmakers would milk the situation for shoot out after shootout, To makes a film that’s all about the camaraderie… Show more of these professionals under fire. With Simon Yam, Anthony Wong (as a lethal hairdresser), Francis Ng and others. This is a classic triad movie from the master of the unexpected. (Lars)

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