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Summary: If you thought the Killers was good, wait until you see this
Review: This is a must see for Chow Yun Fat movie lovers! Has plot, action, romance...what more can you ask for? If I would have to recommend any "kung fu" movie, this would be it...this and Beijing Bodyguard. Watch it! You won't regret it!
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Summary: Bad DVD of a great fun movie
Review: Too bad the folks who produced this didn't take some care with it. The picture is passable and the sound is OK but if you're interested in following the plot from reading the English subtitles be prepared for a lot of guessing and frustration as they are mostly unreadable at the bottom edge of the screen. I don't know how the subtitles are for the other languages, never tried them since I don't read them. But with no English language track the lack of useful English subtitles makes this DVD worthwhile only for the hard-core Chow Yun-Fat fan in America.
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Summary: God of Gamblers-Showcase for Chow Yun-Fat's versatility!
Review: Underappreciated as an actor in the west, Chow Yun Fat shows his versatility in this Hong Kong Comedy/drama. Chow stars as Ko Chun a gifted gambler with an almost supernatural gift for gaming, hence his exalted title.Ko Chun is suave and sophisticated, master of his gaming, monetarily successful and comfortable in his abilities. This makes him enemies among not only opponents, but as it turns out, supposed friends. Having narrowly escaped an assasination attempt, Chow unwittingly walks into a trap set by Knife, a young gambler wannabe who has little success in his endeavors. Knife meant to teach someone else a lesson by sabotaging a trail below his home, instead, Ko Chun is the victim. Finding the head injured gambler, Knife and his family take him in and nurse him back to health, not knowing who has fallen into their laps. Ko Chun awakens from his trauma with no memory and regressed to a childlike demeanor with an insatiable hunger for a particular brand of chocolate (one carry over from his former life), and as Knife and Co. find out, a talent for gambling. Knife and his crew make good use of their new friend's abilities--becoming upwardly mobile thanks to "Chocolate"--the nickname they bestow upon him. Chow Yun Fat has never been more endearing and charming as the brain injured "Chocolate". Where other actors might come off as goofy, pitiable or even laughable attempting this shift, Chow makes it believeable and incredibly touching. The viewer wishes to protect Chocolate from a world he no longer understands and which is by turns baffling and inhospitable--just as Knife and his crew come to love and protect their friend. Their sudden success brings unwanted attention, which leads to pursuit, kidnapping, ransom and gunplay, and further trauma to poor Chocolate, leading to a showdown that highlights the God of Gamblers uncanny ability to win, even when opponents cheat and "friends" betray. While Chow Yun Fat's ability and charisma are at the heart and soul of this film, the supporting players are excellent, especially Andy Lau and Joey Wong. A must see and a must own for any Chow Yun Fat fan! Getting increasingly hard to find--get your copy now! (Review of the VCD unedited version. The DVD is edited and several scenes of the group becoming upwardly mobile have been deleted).
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Summary: A TAILOR MADE ROLE FOR CHOW
Review: What can I say...this movie shows just how cool Chow Yun-Fat can be in all situations. One moment he is a great gambler, the next moment he is a child (a cool child to say the least), then he is an expert killer...yes, all this in one movie. Just having him on the screen makes this movie good. Do you want to learn how to "bluff" in a card game and get away with it? If so you need to watch this movie and take notes. Wong Jing picked the correct person to play "The God of Gamblers" in this movie...not like all the other sequels and prequels he made later (an exception to this would be "God of Gamblers Returns" where Chow Yun-Fat reprises his role as...you know who). Everyone should own this movie...it will teach you how to eat chocolate in a cool manner.
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Summary: Nobody Eats Chocolate Like Chow Yun-Fat Eats Chocolate!!
Review: What can I say...this movie shows just how cool Chow Yun-Fat can be in all situations. One moment he is a great gambler, the next moment he is a child (a cool child to say the least), then he is an expert killer...yes, all this in one movie. Just having him on the screen makes this movie good. Do you want to learn how to "bluff" in a card game and get away with it? If so you need to watch this movie and take notes. Wong Jing picked the correct person to play "The God of Gamblers" in this movie...not like all the other sequels and prequels he made later (an exception to this would be "God of Gamblers Returns" where Chow Yun-Fat reprises his role as...you know who). Everyone should own this movie...it will teach you how to eat chocolate in a cool manner.
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Summary: Chow Yun-Fat at his Best!
Review: When I heard this movie, decided to check it out and found it very entertained. It combines comedy, drama and some action styles from John Woo's Action Flicks. I must praise Chow Yun Fat for his performance, because I have never seen anyone who could act as a 10 years old as Yun Fat did in "God of Gamblers"...strongly recommend you to check it out!
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Summary: Chow Yun-Fat at his Best!
Review: When I heard this movie, decided to check it out and found it very entertained. It combines comedy, drama and some action styles from John Woo's Action Flicks. I must praise Chow Yun Fat for his performance, because I have never seen anyone who could act as a 10 years old as Yun Fat did in "God of Gamblers"...strongly recommend you to check it out!
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