Review of Exiled (1998) by Adrian F — 16 Jun 2007

After last year's Election, Johnny To comes back at us with Exiled. Despite the over-egged beginning, this film develops into a really good little story, as well as the superbly shot shoot-out scenes that rival John Woo in his prime.

This film has the feeling of a Western, as our 4 heroes wonder from shoot-out to shoot-out, swigging copious amounts in the process. With this film, Johnny To is beginning to make a real name for himself in Hong Kong action cinema, as Exiled is up there with other recent Hong Kong gangster films.

With a good story, good cast, brilliant soundtrack and stylish action, this is to be one of this year's best action films.