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Wild search

Titre original : Ban wo chuang tian ya
  • 1989
  • 1h 38min
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6,7/10
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Chow Yun-Fat, Roy Cheung, and Cherie Chung in Wild search (1989)
ActionCriminalitéDrameRomanceThriller

Ajouter une intrigue dans votre langueThe police are staking out a Hong Kong flat, waiting to catch some major gun dealers. While the suppliers are conducting their deal, they move in. Both buyers are killed in the gunfire, but ... Tout lireThe police are staking out a Hong Kong flat, waiting to catch some major gun dealers. While the suppliers are conducting their deal, they move in. Both buyers are killed in the gunfire, but not their young daughter. The suppliers escape, and as their ruthless boss covers his trac... Tout lireThe police are staking out a Hong Kong flat, waiting to catch some major gun dealers. While the suppliers are conducting their deal, they move in. Both buyers are killed in the gunfire, but not their young daughter. The suppliers escape, and as their ruthless boss covers his tracks, he goes after the girl, the only witness. The criminals trace her to a safe house, but... Tout lire

  • Réalisation
    • Ringo Lam
  • Scénario
    • Yin Nam
  • Casting principal
    • Chow Yun-Fat
    • Cherie Chung
    • Roy Cheung
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  • NOTE IMDb
    6,7/10
    879
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    • Réalisation
      • Ringo Lam
    • Scénario
      • Yin Nam
    • Casting principal
      • Chow Yun-Fat
      • Cherie Chung
      • Roy Cheung
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    • 20avis des critiques
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    • Récompenses
      • 3 nominations au total

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    Chow Yun-Fat
    Chow Yun-Fat
    • Lau Chung Pong
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    Cherie Chung
    Cherie Chung
    • Cher
    Roy Cheung
    Roy Cheung
    • Bullet
    Paul Chun
    Paul Chun
    • Mr. Hung
    Cheuk Yan Chan
    Cheuk Yan Chan
    • Ka Ka
    Ku Feng
    Ku Feng
    • Lee
    • (as Feng Ku)
    Kwong-Leung Wong
    Kwong-Leung Wong
    • Nam
    Kong Lau
    Kong Lau
    • Leong
    Frankie Chi-Hung Ng
    Frankie Chi-Hung Ng
    • Cheong
    Elaine Jin
    Elaine Jin
    • Elaine Lee
    Yeung-Ming Wan
    Yeung-Ming Wan
    • Cop
    Yin Nam
    • Mr. Hung's Bodyguard
    Ming Leung
    Ming Leung
    • Village Mayor
    Shu-Kei Law
    • Senior Officer at Inquest
    Man-Kei Yiu
    • Thug
    Ka-Sang Cheng
    Ka-Sang Cheng
    • Thug
    Tim Ho
    • Villager
    Si-Man Hui
    Si-Man Hui
    • Villager
    • Réalisation
      • Ringo Lam
    • Scénario
      • Yin Nam
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    Tranquility

    A loose reimagining of Peter Weir's 1985 film, Witness, Wild Search comes as an extremely pleasant surprise and showcases Ringo Lam's often underrated versatility as a director. It's a much more tranquil romantic drama with elements of his police procedural thrillers rather than high-octane action, although Lam does manage to provide us with some intense action regardless, patterned car chase included. With gentle pacing and exceptional performances from all involved, this easily ranks as one of Chow Yun-fat's best and his chemistry with Cherie Chung effortlessly enchants. Combining this with the gorgeous photography of Infernal Affairs' Andrew Lau and a dreamy score by Lowell Lo and Wild Search remains an extremely captivating and downright wholesome experience in its own right.
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    Subtle Acting renders fascinating characters

    Wild Search is a film in need of respect. I've read reviews that disparage it's pedigree--claiming it to be nothing more than a "Witness" rip-off. Yet, aside from the plot device of a young child being sole witness to a murder and that child's relatives being "from the country", there is little resemblance to "Witness" in plot or characterizations. Chow Yun Fat plays Hong Kong Police Sergeant Lau Chun Pong, nicknamed "Mew Mew". Mew Mew is a man in a downward spiral, having lost his wife and child in a robbery. When first introduced, he's sitting in a car, chain smoking cigarettes and drinking from his flask, watching the drama of street life before him as he awaits the arrival of an informant. His expression is disinterested and weary. In numbing himself from his grief, he is now numb to life. His job is what keeps him going, and he is good at it. He commands the loyalty, respect and affection of his colleagues and supervisor.

    Cherie Chung plays the sister of the murdered arms dealer--whose death sets the plot in motion. Chung's Cher Lee is a woman of quiet strength and dignity. Life has not been kind to her. Her husband betrayed her, leading a secret second life with a woman from the Chinese interior, fathering a son. During their marriage he berated her for being clumsy and stupid. Rather than continuing to suffer the humiliation, Cher has divorced him and lives quietly with her father, working along side him in the village fields, harvesting bamboo.

    Her sister's death brings Mew Mew into her life dramatically. Their relationship is at first contentious as he suspects her and her father of complicity in the dead sister's arms dealing. The relationship begins to transform as Mew Mew aids Cher in tracking down the father of her 4 year old niece. A man who turns out to be the kingpin of the arms smuggling operation.

    Thrown into each others company, facing adversity and danger, these two wounded souls begin to blossom. A tentative, tender relationship grows and is tested time and again: through Mew Mew's suspension from the force (a result of threatening the powerful, rich arms kingpin); a domestic drama within Cher's family concerning her young niece and her father: the complication of Cher's ex-husband returning, determined to win his wife back; and Mew Mew's shooting by Cher's sister's murderer.

    To be sure, these are restrained performances. Yet one only has to watch Cherie Chung as Cher as she sits at the bedside of the wounded Mew Mew, not knowing if he will live or die, her worry, longing and love playing over her features, to appreciate her work in this film. Chow's Mew Mew may lack the flash and dazzle of some of his bullet ballet roles, but the transformation from grief stricken widower to a man being brought back to life by love is fascinating to watch. His scenes with the young actress playing the daughter of the murdered woman are especially touching.
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    Witness Chow, Cherie and Ringo on fine form.

    Chow Yun Fat stars as Mew-Mew, a reckless cop still mourning the loss of his wife and son, who were killed by a thief. Into his life comes Cher (Cherie Chung), sister of dead arms dealer Elaine Lee (Elaine Jin), and Cher's cute little niece Ka Ka (Cheuk Yan Chan), the only witness to her mother's murder. As Mew-Mew sets about investigating the killing, he begins to develop feelings for Cher, but suspecting Ka Ka's father Hung (Paul Chun) of being the ringleader of the arms smuggling gang, he becomes a target of the bad guys, which in turn puts the lives of Cher and Ka Ka in danger.

    Wild Search sees one of Hong Kong cinema's greatest action stars, Chow Yun Fat, reunited with one of Hong Kong cinema's finest action directors, Ringo Lam, to bring us a film that might surprise their many fans, being just as much a subtle romance as it is a hi-octane action flick. However, thanks to superb central performances from Fat and Chung, and masterful direction from Lam, who balances the action and drama brilliantly, even those expecting far more bloodshed should find this film a totally captivating experience.

    Some accuse Wild Search of being a rip-off of Peter Weir's Witness, and to some extent I guess they're correct, the basic plot bearing some similarities to the 1985 Harrison Ford thriller, but it is also a very good film in its own right.

    7.5 out of 10, rounded up to 8 for IMDb.
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    Wild Search is not what you expect from the movie's English title.

    In "Wild Search," Chow Yun Fat is a tough detective who gets involved with the sister of a woman the HK police accidentally shot while raiding an apartment. Anyone expecting director Ringo Lam to come across with a nihilistic movie like his movie "Full Contact" will be disappointed. More than anything else, "Wild Search" is a romance with an overlay of crime and violence. Cherie Chung, who plays the sister who becomes the detective's love interest, sleepwalks through her role. If you watch soap operas on TV, you will like this movie. For anyone else, don't expect more than a well staged tearjerker with some gunplay.
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    Worth Hunting Down

    The partnership of Ringo Lam and Chow Yun-fat has resulted in some brilliant films. Their first collaboration, 'City on Fire,' helped establish Chow as a Bonafide action star, influencing many Western films, notably 'Reservoir Dogs.' Their second, 'Prison on Fire', as well as its later sequel 'Prison on Fire II', kept the box office roaring, while 1992's 'Full Contact' was so blisteringly intense that a 2014 Time Out poll ranked it among the greatest action films ever made.

    Their third film, 'Wild Search,' is an electrifying, wildly entertaining ride. A very, very loose remake of Peter Weir's 'Witness', it follows widowed detective Lau Chung-pong, better known, for reasons never quite explained, as Meow-Meow. After a botched raid leaves a young girl orphaned, he finds himself protecting her while forging an uneasy alliance with her aunt Cher. Sparks fly- not just from gunfire, but from unexpected romance. However, with ruthless criminals closing in, sentiment can be as dangerous as a loaded gun.

    Screenwriter Yin Nam's narrative is a delicate balancing act. While the film delivers bursts of intense action- expertly staged with Lam's signature grit- it also carves out space for humour, romance and surprising tenderness. The relationship that develops between Meow-Meow and Cher is refreshingly organic, unfolding through shared responsibility rather than forced melodrama.

    The trio of Meow-Meow, Cher and Ka Ka, the orphan, anchors the film, their bond growing through small moments- gentle humour, unspoken understanding and the kind of trust that doesn't come easily in a world as unforgiving as theirs. Lam never overplays the sentimentality though, keeping emotions grounded in the characters' lived experiences. This restraint makes their connection all the more affecting, ensuring that when the bullets start flying, the stakes feel personal.

    Despite its lighter touches, 'Wild Search' never loses its edge. Lam keeps tension simmering, using the looming threat of violence to remind us that sentimentality can be dangerous in a world where criminals don't hesitate to exploit weakness. This constant push-and-pull between warmth and brutality makes the film richer than a straightforward action thriller, elevating it into something more nuanced.

    Visually, it is one of Lam's most striking films. Wai Keung Lau's cinematography embraces a naturalistic aesthetic, capturing both the grittiness of urban crime and the softer, more intimate moments with equal finesse. The film's action sequences, though not as bombastic as those in 'Full Contact' or 'City on Fire', are impeccably choreographed- fluid, impactful and always serving the story rather than overshadowing it. Shootouts crackle with tension, and Lam's skilful blocking ensures that even smaller-scale confrontations feel kinetic and immersive.

    Moreover, Tung-Nei Chow's editing keeps things tight and propulsive, balancing clarity in action with breathing room for emotional beats. Chow cuts for impact rather than chaos, ensuring the film never feels bloated or indulgent. In addition, Lowell Lo's moody, atmospheric score enhances both the film's tension and its quieter moments. Avoiding the dramatic swells of typical Hong Kong action films, his music subtly underscores the romance while hinting at the ever-present threat of violence.

    Chow Yun-fat, known for his effortless charisma, dials back his usual cocky bravado to play Meow-Meow as a world-weary but compassionate cop, a man whose tough exterior softens as he bonds with Ka Ka and her aunt, played with warmth and depth by his frequent co-star Cherie Chung. She brings quiet strength to the role, making the budding romance with Chow feel natural rather than obligatory. Their chemistry adds an emotional core to the film, giving the quieter scenes as much weight as the shootouts.

    Alongside them, Cheuk Yan Chan is fantastic as the young Ka Ka, demonstrating a natural ability and emotional intelligence quite beyond her years. Ku Feng does sterling work as Ka Ka's ornery Grandpa, while Kwong-Leung Wong is similarly good as Meow-Meow's partner Nam. Further, as the villains of the piece, Paul Chun and Roy Cheung ooze menace, bringing a ruthlessness to proceedings that keeps the tension simmering.

    In conclusion, Ringo Lam's 'Wild Search' is a marvellous crime flick, expertly balancing romance, comedy and drama. Boasting striking cinematography and a fine score, as well as pulse-pounding action sequences, it fires on all cylinders. Featuring brilliant performances across the board- especially from Chow Yun-fat and Cherie Chung- it is well worth a watch, especially for fans of Hong Kong cinema. In short, 'Wild Search' is worth hunting down.

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      In addition to wild search, films starring chow Yun fat that were released in 1989 include; God of gamblers, code of honour, Triads: the inside story, A better tomorrow 3 (love and death in Saigon), all about ah long and the well-known, iconic heroic bloodshed movie The Killer.

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    • Date de sortie
      • 3 juin 1989 (Hong Kong)
    • Pays d’origine
      • Hong Kong
    • Langues
      • Japonais
      • Cantonais
      • Mandarin
      • Anglais
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      • Brandy Film Production
      • Golden Princess Film Production Limited
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      • 1h 38min(98 min)
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