Review of Election 2 (2006) by Walter M — 19 Mar 2008
[font=Century Gothic]In "Triad Election," Lok(Simon Yam) has been chairman of the Wo Sing Society for the past two years and a new election is coming up. His first choice for new chairman, Jimmy(Louis Koo), is the society's highest earner, mostly through pirate DVD's, but he is hesitant about taking the reins. Another associate, Kun(Lam Ka Tung), wants a shot, but he has little support. Jimmy also wants to go straight, looking to make a clean break as a businessman but a huge deal in China goes south. When Jimmy is told that a government official will only deal with a chairman, he changes his mind and throws his hat in the ring. But he may have stiff competition when Lok announces his intention to go against tradition and run for another term...[/font].
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[font=Century Gothic]"Triad Election" builds on the momentum of its predecessor, "Election," and effectively brings off a very strong finish. This time around, the main focus is on power and what it costs, not only to obtain it, but in trying to hold on to it. It is telling that Lok is in danger of his son falling in with a gang, possibly losing him not only figuratively, but literally. And Jimmy learns the very harsh reality that he is not above the fray and that there is always a very high price for success, no matter how legitimate he may appear on the surface. [/font].
This review of Election 2 (2006) was written by Walter M on 19 Mar 2008.
Election 2 has generally received very positive reviews.
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