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An obscure Hong Kong production. The last of the Police Tactical Unit series. Not brilliant like the original movie (directed by Johnnie To). Still, educational for those unfamiliar with the Hong Kong underworld.

Brawny young men form the muscular shock troops of the Hong Kong Police Force. Working in teams, the Tactical Units patrol the streets. Using strong arm tactics to intimidate the street gangs and powerful traids. As well as running to the scene of robberies and mayhem.

Westerners may be appalled by the confrontational and violent illegal methods of some PTU teams. But, the government uses these violent men in uniform to remind the underworld that there are predators more dangerous than the criminals.

This movie is directed by Lawrene Lau. Less hardcore than Johnnie To, this director offers a sympathetic look at the PTU teams; as well as the discrimination suffered by South Asians in Hong Kong. Nonetheless, this movie offers lots of violence (viewers be warned).

There isn't much to say, it really is like the others, the same formula. Not to say it is a bad formula, it is the opposite, but if you've seen the others, which watching this is pointless if you haven't, then you don't even need a review.

Despite that, I think this is the best one. The acting was a little iffy with the guest actors, but the plot was very good, this time dealing with illegal immigration and racism, as well Maggie Siu's character and her development. Simon Yam is in here, but doesn't much, and while Lam Suet's character Fat Lo, is more connected to the plot and actually doing detective work, he is almost absent.

It is a good watch, and you may like others over this one. They all are different, and tackle different themes in different ways, which is one of the great strengths of this series.