Review of Infernal Affairs II (2003) by Priyanka B — 29 Oct 2010
Amazing 'prequel' which sows the seeds of character and plot for the original. Set in various years (jumping forwards in time as the film goes on) and culminating in the highly symbolic handover of Hong Kong to China in 1997.
Wonderful performances and a highly credible backstory means this film actually adds to the texture of the first film. The same themes of loyalty, identity, good and evil are delved in more detail. As is the question of whether people are inherently good or bad or simply shaped by the events of their lives.
Sam's rise to the top of the triad gangs is dealt without hand-wringing moralising. There are always going to be criminals, it's just a question of who they are and how bad they might be. An excellent film.
This review of Infernal Affairs II (2003) was written by Priyanka B on 29 Oct 2010.
Infernal Affairs II has generally received positive reviews.
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