Review of Infernal Affairs II (2003) by Johnny K — 18 Sep 2009
This sequel, damned by the audiences in HK for its discontinuity to the first movie and trashed in the West for copying 'Godfather', is actually better than the first movie. Of course it owes to 'Godfather', but so what? There are many other movies copy 'Godfather'. It's hardly an era of cinematic originality. As for the discontinuity, well, I can forgive the filmmakers since they actually make a superior sequel. There are certainly some plot holes, but the epic plot line is more intriguing and less dragging compare to the first movie. The impending morality and spiritual malaise are more intensified. The strong cast shines on the screen (not literally).
Too bad it is not as well-received critically as the original one.
This review of Infernal Affairs II (2003) was written by Johnny K on 18 Sep 2009.
Infernal Affairs II has generally received positive reviews.
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