User reviews

Aug 21

I literally just got hold of this finally, its taken years, and clearly it remains a film that very few have seen, only 1 other user review and 37 ratings on here, says it all.

Other big names here are Nina Li chi, Ku Feng, Wu Ma, Lam Ching Ying, Elvis Tsui and Collin chou.

Overall i am left a bit disappointed, no martial arts here as such, action and gun play yes plus a big dose of drama.

If you are a fan of Sammo like me or any of the other actors involved then yes its still a must watch, but truthfully there are a lot better.

7 out of 10.

Lovers Tear is one of those hard to get Hong Kong films that you need to see as a fan of the amazing, Sammo Hung.

But upon watching this underrated gem, you soon find out that Mr. Hung plays nothing more than a smaller supporting role (as well as producer) and a young, but always impressive, Colin Chou (Ngai Sing) takes the lead.

Playing a cop, Colin gets caught up in some dirty dealings which sees him head to mainland China with witness Nina Li Chi, a deaf girl who he falls in love with.

As the story moves on, and without giving away too many things, we soon meet the amazing Lam Chin Ying and Elvis Tsui, and the action kicks off!

Action choreographer and star Lam Chin Ying has opted for a more realistic style of action which most definitely suits this film. Heavy on the drama, and not shy of some lump in the throat moments, Lovers Tear is a gritty underrated gem that is worthy of a watch.