Review of PTU (2003) by Carol K — 26 May 2007

Very good movie. The entire movie happened in one night. Yam Tat Wah was very cool, and the way he treated the gangster was hilarious XD "smudge off your tatoo" haha.

This review of PTU (2003) was written by Carol K on 26 May 2007.

PTU has generally received positive reviews.

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By Sam L (459) on 14 May 2009

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By Kevin F (576) on 22 Aug 2008

I think even the actors were bored making this movie. The score is horrible, and even the alleged climactic ending made me yawn…

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By Ben S (1,411) on 11 Feb 2009

Didn't like it on first viewing. loved it on second. Johnnie To is hands down, the best HK filmmaker of all time…

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By Josh D (471) on 15 Mar 2009

Absolutely loved the ending, but the movie sort of dragged on and it was hard to keep my attention, I'm definitely glad I finished it though…

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Johnny To favours atmosphere above plotting and though it looks tremendous it won't keep you on the edge of your seat…

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