pauliekent
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The film examines in great detail not only the gruesome double murder but also the trial and the judicial process. The film asks the question whether or not the legal system can truly deliver justice under extenuating circumstances and how regular people fill in the gaps.
Almost all actors play their parts perfectly. The defendants are portrayed as a cold blooded mastermind and a bumbling clueless accomplice respectively and both actors become their roles. Yeung Wai Lun's cold stare never changes through the whole movie while Mak Pui Tung always seems to be on the verge of mental collapse without it seeming fake or over the top.
The lawyers all sound and act like the real deal, special mention goes to Lam Hoi Fung who delivers a humorous performance as an amoral and apathetic criminal lawyer who couldn't care less about his client.
The family members of the defendants all carry great emotional weight and provoke strong feelings of sympathy and despair from the audience. Xiena Chong and Chu Pak Him do quite a bit for two small roles and give it their all, ending with brief but memorable appearances. Harriet Yeung gives an absolutely heartbreaking performance as the sister of the second defendant, making one believe that she was genuinely breaking down on the stand.
The jury scenes are terribly hard to sit through, it appears the director/screenwriter decided the audience to be intellectual children and so decided to turn every juror into a walking stereotype who slowly explains every little political implication out loud. The main exception to this is Kiki Cheung whose character is rather well rounded and relatable as a person at the same time.
The two defendants are disturbing not only because of their gruesome acts but also what they represent as gross exaggerations of everyday people.
Overall a very well made and intricate courtroom drama which prevails despite the mind numbingly patronizing and condescending jury scenes. Hope to see more of this amazing cast and crew do more work in the future.
Almost all actors play their parts perfectly. The defendants are portrayed as a cold blooded mastermind and a bumbling clueless accomplice respectively and both actors become their roles. Yeung Wai Lun's cold stare never changes through the whole movie while Mak Pui Tung always seems to be on the verge of mental collapse without it seeming fake or over the top.
The lawyers all sound and act like the real deal, special mention goes to Lam Hoi Fung who delivers a humorous performance as an amoral and apathetic criminal lawyer who couldn't care less about his client.
The family members of the defendants all carry great emotional weight and provoke strong feelings of sympathy and despair from the audience. Xiena Chong and Chu Pak Him do quite a bit for two small roles and give it their all, ending with brief but memorable appearances. Harriet Yeung gives an absolutely heartbreaking performance as the sister of the second defendant, making one believe that she was genuinely breaking down on the stand.
The jury scenes are terribly hard to sit through, it appears the director/screenwriter decided the audience to be intellectual children and so decided to turn every juror into a walking stereotype who slowly explains every little political implication out loud. The main exception to this is Kiki Cheung whose character is rather well rounded and relatable as a person at the same time.
The two defendants are disturbing not only because of their gruesome acts but also what they represent as gross exaggerations of everyday people.
Overall a very well made and intricate courtroom drama which prevails despite the mind numbingly patronizing and condescending jury scenes. Hope to see more of this amazing cast and crew do more work in the future.
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