i think them reviews got it wrong. the story isn't trying to be infernal affairs because it doesn't aspire to be one. cops and robbers may well be the background, but the story is about guilt, vengence, forgiveness and ultimately, the pain of hanging on to something both Bong (Kaneshiro) and Hei (Leung) had lost. only one man survived the tragedy and that is by forgiving himself and others. i like the camera work, the soundtrack, and the movie works mostly due to heavyweights like Leung, and Kaneshiro definitely pulls his bit. Shu Qi was underused eventhough the character could have been further expanded.
i went in with my sis, and we were the only non chinese viewers in the theatre. both of us immensely enjoyed Tony Leung stuff over the years, and i'm glad to have watched him on the big screen this time. and this won't be the last, i hope.
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