Review of Mad Detective (2007) by Will W — 02 Feb 2008

This one is THE movie to watch for Hollywood remake in a year or two at most. Magical. Poetically brilliant!

This review of Mad Detective (2007) was written by Will W on 02 Feb 2008.

Mad Detective has generally received positive reviews.

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By Rhady N (55) on 20 Jul 2009

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By Léah M (106) on 02 Jun 2009

This movie is so intensely addictive, clever and unpredictable. I hope they never remake it. Enough said…

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What an interesting movie! Very innovative, very gripping. A-must-see, Hollywood could learn a few tricks from this Asian crime thriller…

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It was a very good story indeed, not just plain entertainment, but have put in lots of thoughts…

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Finally can see a complicated story in HK film…

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