Shinjuku Incident (Movie Review)
Movie Plot:
In the early 1990's, a tractor mechanic from China nicknamed Steelhead illegally enters Japan to search for his girlfriend. To make ends meet, he joins his friend in Shinjuku in doing menial labour. Steelhead finds out that his girlfriend has married Eguchi, a Japanese Yakuza leader. Steelhead decides to stay on in Japan and work for Eguchi as a hitman. Soon, Steelhead gets used to the power and finds himself embroiled so deeply in the ways of the underworld that there is no turning back.
My Review:
You might have read, "COMPELLING ACTING BY JACKIE CHAN ETC", in my opinion.. it's just something fresh Jackie didn't do in his acting years. This time round he is serious but acting is so-so. If you are expecting some kungfu moves from him, you won't get to see any.
The movie is alright, 2 butt-aching hours in the cinema but was a little draggy towards the end. Oh, Jackie died btw =X.. A big yawn towards the end of the movie for me and Ah Wen... Some funny scenes here and there.. etc
But I liked Daniel Wu's acting in the movie, very down to earth turn bad boy character actually suits him lol. Little violence here and there but not too much, suitable for all ages.
Watch it if you want in cinemas, if not get the DVD to add in your Jackie Chan's collection.
Rating: 7/10
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