Election

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Ching Y It's also really Hong Kong, like Hong Kong Hong Kong. The political metaphor is on point. A lot of irony/comedy and iconic lines. The movie should stand the test of time just for its insight on power. It's probably the only gangster movie where not a shot is fire, primal but impressive. I consider this The Godfather for HK triad movies. There are other great HK triad movies like young and dangerous, As Tears Go By and Infernal Affair II, but Election is in a league of its own. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/13/23 Full Review gareth d Solid HK triad movie with all the stars, strong characters, an interesting arc and some unexpected twists. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Johnnie To's solid film revolving around the election of a new triad leader in Hong Kong. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Audience Member Thickly plotted crime drama that uses a Triad crime family as a backdrop, with their unique and contrasting characters, to explore themes such as honor and loyalty. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Audience Member Director Johnnie To is to Hong Kong what Scorsese is to New York and American cinema. Few directors in the world capture the criminal underworld as well Johnnie To. What is made more remarkable is he does effortlessly and efficiently. At 97 mins, Election unfolds like a classic gangster epic, but an epic that has had its fat trimmed from every frame. Election is about the Chinese Triads and their democratic process to elect their next leader. Ever two years there's an election, and this campaign season sees to opposite men matching wits and violence to secure their votes. If the film had a softer under belly this could easily be a satire for American politics. But it isn't. And better for it. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Audience Member A serious, mature film that relies heavily on substance! I prefer Johnnie To's Style over substance any day! Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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