Once a Thief

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Summary: Is this really a John Woo film?
Review: Although John Woo is listed as the director for this film, one wonders how much involvement he really had. With the exception of a few action sequences, this has "made for TV" written all over it and, in fact, in the US that's where it debuted. It's a loose remake of his 1991 Hong Kong film and was produced, on the cheap, in Vancouver. Nicholas Lea, best known for his character Krycek on the X-Files, must have done this between his appearances on that show which, at the time, was also filming in Vancouver. The DVD case says it's rated "R" but it's more along the lines of a "PG" film . . . lots of shooting but no blood. It's not a bad time waster, but it's just not very memorable. The ending sets it up for a TV series. This was originally a budget release from Simitar and now A-Pix. Besides some chapter breaks, the only extra that you get is a single frame of production credits. I paid just ... for this so I'm not complaining . . . too much.

Rating:
Summary: Is this really a John Woo film?
Review: Although John Woo is listed as the director for this film, one wonders how much involvement he really had. With the exception of a few action sequences, this has "made for TV" written all over it and, in fact, in the US that's where it debuted. It's a loose remake of his 1991 Hong Kong film and was produced, on the cheap, in Vancouver. Nicholas Lea, best known for his character Krycek on the X-Files, must have done this between his appearances on that show which, at the time, was also filming in Vancouver. The DVD case says it's rated "R" but it's more along the lines of a "PG" film . . . lots of shooting but no blood. It's not a bad time waster, but it's just not very memorable. The ending sets it up for a TV series. This was originally a budget release from Simitar and now A-Pix. Besides some chapter breaks, the only extra that you get is a single frame of production credits. I paid just ... for this so I'm not complaining . . . too much.

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Summary: Don't Buy - Lousy Audio
Review: I like the movie and the video portion of the DVD is great. However, the audio is horrible. Constant crackling like an old, scratched record (for those who remember what they are). I have three (yes 3) original copies of this DVD and all 3 are defective. Don't waste your money.

Rating:
Summary: Don't Buy - Lousy Audio
Review: I like the movie and the video portion of the DVD is great. However, the audio is horrible. Constant crackling like an old, scratched record (for those who remember what they are). I have three (yes 3) original copies of this DVD and all 3 are defective. Don't waste your money.

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Summary: Rip-Off!
Review: I thought I was purchasing the original movie when I bought this. Wow, was I disappointed! I haven't felt this ripped-off since I was a kid and bought the Ronco amazing cocktail glass chiller. There are some funny lines, but not a drop of blood and it really irks me when people are constantly beating each other up and don't have a single mark on their face after getting smacked. Don't make the same mistake I did and buy this piece of junk thinking it was the real thing. I don't know how Woo sleeps at night knowing that he lent his name to this. It even has his name as director right on the back cover, but obviously it is not. I lost a lot of respect for Woo after this one. Anyway, don't waste your time.

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Summary: the attractive, adorable, cute, and over-whelming
Review: I've watch original HongKong version, and I met this Canada version. oh, my god, it's so wonderful! Actually, this version has no connection with HongKong one. But who CARES? It's funny, weird, stunned, and amusing. Maybe some people think only fantastic "Broken Arrow", "Face/Off", "Mi-2".. and disappoint with Canada version "Once a Thief". Hey, Woo has also 'comic reliefs'. All characters are so fascinating, and makes me laugh. Vic is so adorable, Li Ann is attractive, Mac is cute, and the director over-whelms everybody - include me who watching. They make 'chemical reaction' ever I seen. Oh, don't forget - after you watch this movie, you should see TV series "once a thief". It presents you almost weird fun.

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Summary: Great!!!
Review: it's just... so canadian... brilliant, really... funny, full of action, suspense... it has it all.

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Summary: 3 stars movie
Review: Not bad film. Quite stylish action. Me recommend to buy it only if u saw a same TV series! Problem with the soundtrack: crackling noise during many scenes. Sound in Dolby Prologic only. :(

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Summary: Witty and Fun
Review: Once a thief are great entertainment the screen play and all the exagerations are so funny. If you love great action then it is a must own

Rating:
Summary: Witty and Fun
Review: Once a thief are great entertainment the screen play and all the exagerations are so funny. If you love great action then it is a must own