Mad Detective

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Landon J Gotta admit I thought it was pretty formulaic and flat. Ending was rather "meh". Only mildly interesting at best. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 08/24/25 Full Review Shin S 一种非常具有时代风格的影像，缺少当下悬疑电影的那种华丽装饰，但也不乏一种导演喜欢的美学，比如破碎的镜子中闪现的人影营造一种迷幻和真假难辨的氛围。悬念并不复杂，以至于到了一半左右事件就揭开谜底，但把疯子和神通合并到一个侦探心理，拆解掉了破案的真实感，缺少一种悬疑电影真正的探案要素。 Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/21/25 Full Review Nawt W This is one of those scarce movies that might seem erratic until you get to the ending, where everything just clicks and all the pieces form one remarkable narrative. To say that the ending blew me away is an understatement; it retroactively gives so much more meaning to Inspector Ho's role in the movie. This is how you create subversion. Instead of you groaning at his foolishness for doubting Bun, you are shocked by how the ending complements the initial storyline of corrupt cops and their egos, who will do anything to protect themselves. Bun's ability to see personalities is captivating both visually and narratively. There are so many bizarre and impulsive interactions, especially with the seven that Ko Chi-wai has. I wish more of them were highlighted; a couple of them don't even say a word. It really feels like they are supposed to represent the seven deadly sins, but alas, not enough time was given to them. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/10/23 Full Review Dick C It's a good script, one of writers, Au Kin Yee who later gets the best screenplay by the Limbo from 40th Hong Kong Film Awards, 2021... Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/04/22 Full Review Audience Member A psychological detective thriller that doesn't make sense with its supernatural crap and about this psychologically mad detective that has delusions and the ability to see other people's sins and inner personalities, which helped him crack cases. However, the film is relentless in maintaining suspense, with great twists that you couldn't see it coming. A ridiculous yet original and brilliant detective thriller that will have its chills stay in your mind for a long time, and maybe drive you insane, recommended. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member I was able to catch up on a more recent Johnny To film via cable and I quite enjoyed Lau Ching Wan as the titular detective, who is able to see the true personalities of criminals, allowing him to solve increasingly strange cases. Well worth a look. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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