Review of Punished (2011) by Jy S — 20 Oct 2011
As far as Hong Kong crime thrillers go, Wing-cheong Law is no stranger. Therefore, it is of no surprise that Punished is one solid production.Strolling along at a somewhat leisurely pace, Punished avoids disappointment with its kidnapping/revenge storyline.
Pieced together with multiple subplots, there is enough to occupy 90 minutes of screen time.The plot has all the makings of an action-oriented picture, but this film avoids that, in turn electing to focus on and build characters.
That isn't to say that the action and violence are completely absent; just limited in quantity when looking at things as a whole.Thanks to the fatherhood theme, Anthony Wong ends up as a suitable choice for the principal character.
With a supporting role that holds a lot of interest, Richie Ren stands out just as much as Wong. Janice Man, Maggie Cheung, and Candy Lo successfully make up the integral female cast of characters.Overall, Punished stays true to its title and is a recommendable thriller out of Hong Kong.
This review of Punished (2011) was written by Jy S on 20 Oct 2011.
Punished has generally received mixed reviews.
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