Darren D
"Yes, Madam!" supplies you with everything that made Hong Kong action movies so popular. Twist & turns, wince-inducing stunts, great action set pieces & the goofy playfulness that always seems to work in their movies.
As for the leads, Cynthia Rothrock & Michelle Yeoh continue to show why they'll always be legends in the action genre with their fighting skills.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
02/22/24
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Matthew D
Michelle Yeoh is awesome in her early career star-making vehicle!
Chinese director Corey Yuen's martial arts crime comedy Yes, Madam! (1985) is a real riot. Trailblazing action and hysterical characters delivering hilarious joke after joke. The crime story is really interesting on its own merits. I was surprised that it consists of tons of jokes instead of being action heavy.
Michelle Yeoh is insanely pretty and cool throughout Yes, Madam! Her slick black short hair is super cute and her playful personality shines through besides her amazing action skills. Yeoh is incomparable as an action heroine. Yeoh's Senior Inspector Ng is very cool. Cynthia Rothrock's Senior Inspector Carrie Morris keeps the pace and is a fun foil. She does so much police brutality. Makeup artist Tsui Bo-lung did a great job on Yeoh's cute blush and hairstyle. Costume designer Kenneth Yee's 80's outfits are very colorful and fun for how loose they are on everyone. I'm so glad that producers Sammo Hung and Dickson Poon got this old martial arts classic made.
Writers Barry Wong and James Clouse created a cool narrative of a Hong Kong detective on a case about two thieves who unwittingly rob a corpse of an important microfilm right after he's been assassinated by The Triad. The absurdist jokes are hilarious and the crime story is riveting with plenty of mystery, reveals, and character moments. Michelle Yeoh gets to be a tough, but fair cop that is very persistent and intelligent. The idiotic thieves and the passport forger are as funny as Michelle Yeoh's clever humor.
Editor Peter Cheung's super fast cutting keeps Yes, Madam at a brisk pace for 93 short minutes. Whether it's swift talking or kicks, Cheung's cuts show all the action that's easy to follow. Cinematographer Bill Wong Chung-Piu's beautiful wide shots and lovely close-up shots of the gorgeous actresses in high speed pursuit and intense combat is awesome. I love seeing 80's Hong Kong. Art directors Wong Kam-Kong and Eddie Mok Kwan-Kit use beautiful lighting and slick views for Hong Kong at night in particular. Set decorator Raymond Lee King-Man stuffs the house sets full of furniture and props to make each place look more realistic.
John Shum's Strepsil, Mang Hoi's Asprin, and Tsui Hark's Panadol are hilarious comedy relief characters. Their thieves are so stupid that it's unbelievable. They have so much charisma. I love the bit where they say they'll jump into a toilet and flush themselves. Sammo Hung's Sifu, Richard Ng's Weak Heart, and David Chiang's Sifu's roommate are all a scream in their cameo. Wu Ma's irritated policeman and Billy Lau's parking inspector arguing over who gets to write a parking ticket is one of the funniest bits I've seen in awhile. Director Corey Yuen gets a little cameo as one of the policemen.
Stunt choreographers and actors Corey Yuen, Mang Hoi Blackie, Ko Shou-Liang, Marc Mercury, Chin Ka-Lok, Hou Hsiao, Paul Wong Kwan, and Dare Devils Stunt Unlimited all do outstanding work throughout Yes, Madam! Composer Romeo Díaz' fierce sonic assault gives the action a real intensity. His moody synth lines give Yes, Madam! a cool atmosphere. I adore the main synth theme song that repeats during key moments. I really appreciated the film score. Sound designer Ng Kwok-Wah makes the hits sound hard, but the speaking voices are way too loud, if I had to criticize something.
In conclusion, Yes, Madam! holds up as a hilarious comedy and exciting martial arts picture that gives Michelle Yeoh her first excellent leading lady role before Royal Warriors or Magnificent Warriors.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
08/18/23
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William D
This is a great action movie. One of the best from this movie series.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
05/24/23
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Chris J
MOVIE REVIEW
Yes, Madam! (Huang jia shi jie) aka. Police Assassins
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Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
Year Released: 1985, 2022 (Eureka Classics Special Edition Blu-ray)
Runtime: 1h 33m
Director(s): Corey Yuen
Writer(s): James Clouse, Barry Wong
Cast: Michelle Yeoh, Cynthia Rothrock
Where To Watch: Available from Eureka Video
RAVING REVIEW: This wasn't what I expected, which doesn't speak positively or negatively against the film. It's just another example of why you shouldn't assume you know what something will be until you watch it. Never judge a book or movie by its cover; you'll often be misguided. Packed with a ton of extras in this special edition.
YES, MADAM is a Hong Kong action film directed by Corey Yuen and starring Cynthia Rothrock and Michelle Yeoh as two police officers who team up to take down a dangerous crime syndicate. The film has also been called POLICE ASSASINS AND IN THE LINE OF DUTY in other previous releases.
The film opens with Inspector Carrie Morris (Cynthia Rothrock) arriving in Hong Kong to take on a new assignment. She is immediately confronted with a difficult and dangerous case involving a group of ruthless criminals terrorizing the city. With the help of her colleague, Inspector NG (Michelle Yeoh), Carrie sets out to take down the crime syndicate and bring its members to justice.
One of the standout features of YES, MADAM is its impressive action choreography, which is over-the-top but fun simultaneously. The fight scenes are fast-paced and intense, and both Rothrock and Yeoh deliver impressive performances as they take on hordes of attackers with a combination of martial arts skills and weapons. The film also features several impressive stunt sequences, including a high-speed chase through the streets of Hong Kong and a climactic showdown. Some of the car scenes were flat fun; it's amazing how well-timed the different aspects of the film were.
In addition to its action scenes, the also boasts a strong cast of supporting characters, many of which add to the overall iconic feel of the movie. The film also has a solid plot, with several twists and turns that keep the viewer engaged.
Overall, YES, MADAM is a thrilling and entertaining action film that will appeal to fans of the genre. Its impressive action choreography, strong performances, and engaging plot make it a must-see for anyone who loves a good martial arts/action movie.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
– Limited Edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling [2000 copies]
– 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray of the original theatrical cut from a brand new 2K restoration
– 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray of the international export cut from a brand new 2K restoration
– Theatrical Cut – Original Cantonese mono audio (optional theatrical and home video mixes)
– Theatrical Cut – Optional English 5.1 dubbed audio
– Export Cut – Original "classic" English mono
– Optional English Subtitles, newly translated for this release
– Brand new feature-length audio commentary by Asian film experts Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) & Michael Worth
– Brand new feature-length audio commentary by action cinema experts Mike Leeder & Arne Venema
– Brand new select-scene commentary with actress and martial-arts movie icon Cynthia Rothrock
– Brand new interview with Cynthia Rothrock
– Brand new interview with Mang Hoi
– Archival interview with Michelle Yeoh
– Battling Babes – archival featurette
– Trailers
– Reversible sleeve design
– A Limited Edition collector's booklet featuring new writing by James Oliver [2000 copies]
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars
12/20/22
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dick n
It is not a bad movie but there is not really a lot to it. Had some fun parts but that was about it.
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Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars
03/31/23
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ryan p
Easily my favorite (& the best) Rothrock. and you know this!
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
03/31/23
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