Running Out of Time

Rating:
Summary: What a hoot!
Review: This movie proves that to make a suspenseful thriller does not necessarily require a big budget and lots of explosions. The action is centered around a "72-hour game" between Andy Lau, playing a criminal with 4 weeks to live, and Lau Ching-Wan, taking the role of a crack police negotiator. The action cinematography is as thrilling as the interplay between Andy Lau and Lau Ching-Wan is entertaining.

The picture and sound quality of the DVD version are about average, although I was somewhat disappointed that the Cantonese track is not quite up to par with the Mandarin track. For non-Chinese speakers, there are several subtitle languages available, including English, Thai, as well as traditional and simplified Chinese characters.

Overall, this is well-done, fun film, and you definitely don't have to be a Hong Kong cinema buff to enjoy this one!