The Infernal Affairs Trilogy (Infernal Affairs 1 / Infernal Affairs 2 / Infernal Affairs 3) (Special Collector's Edition Box Set)
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Movie Reviews of The Infernal Affairs Trilogy (Infernal Affairs 1 / Infernal Affairs 2 / Infernal Affairs 3) (Special Collector's Edition Box Set)
Movie Review: It's about time it reached our shores!
Summary: 5 Stars
Finally, one of the greatest series in Hong Kong cinema has made it to our neck of the woods. I've been waiting awhile for an American distributor to pick this up and give it the proper treatment. Over a year ago I saw the series for sale in NYC (chinatown), and for some odd reason, passed it up. I thought I would have to make the trip back to East coast to get it, but thanks to Dragon Dynasty (and the fact that "the Departed" did so well), I've finally got it. It's sad that the "Infernal Affairs" series had to get the "Hollywood" treatment of a big-star remake just to get noticed, but oh well, better late than never, right?
This is an amazing series that showcases some of the best talent that Hong Kong cinema has to offer. Wiether it be from it's directors, Andrew Lau and Alan Mak, or it's amazing cast, that includes Andy Lau (Fulltime Killer), Tony Leung (Hard Boiled), Francis Ng (the Mission), Eric Tsang (Gen-X Cops), Leon Lai (Seven Swords) and Anthony Wong (Time and Tide), just to name a few. It's a definate must have for all us fans of Asain cinema. Or a for those of you not familiar to this side of the film world, it would definatly make a great introduction to it.
With the original, and it's superior prequel and mind-bending sequel, this trilogy will take you much deeper into the mythology of the characters and it's story, than the American remake even came close to. So, for all you fans of "the Departed", check this out and see how it all began (and truly ends).
Movie Review: A Great Film
Summary: 5 Stars
My husband and I watched this movie on one of Direct TV channels. The film was English Subbed and not Dubbed (as all films should be). We enjoyed the film very much because there are a lot of surprises. A year after we heard about Martin Scorsese's new film, The Departed. As soon as we realized it was a remake of Infernal Affairs, we had to go watch it in the theater. As much as I'm a huge fan of Martin Scorsese, I didn't like the alternate ending. It was too Hollywood. We enjoyed Infernal Affairs because the ending was very unexpected. I hope you will enjoy this movie as much as we did.Movie Review: Best watched the way it was supposed to be watched
Summary: 5 Stars
This set was incredible years ago when I watched it in the order it supposed to be watched. It is sort of like Star Wars going backwards but it also makes lateral moves as well. I am not sure how the order is on these DVDs but the original one jumped around a lot. I bought the original DVDs in the order that they came out and had them imported from Hong Kong years ago and it is one of the best movies I have seen coming out of Hong Kong in a long time. I do not want to compare the departed because it is sort of a joke to copy a movie then not acknowledge it. I would highly recommend this movie to anyone who likes a good crime/suspense/thinker film.Movie Review: You will be disappointed about Martin's "The Departed"!
Summary: 5 Stars
After you watching this "The infernal affairs trilogy", "The departed" will become a joke. And you will feel that Martin just wants to make some money by adapting this IA Series, the topest selling moive in Asia. And accidentally "The departed" got Oscar best picture. He even couldn't believe by himself! (It's true.)
The great thing about the IA is the screenplay and "The departed" totally adapts the idea. The directing of the "The Departed" is really nothing special!
The IA Series is not only a cop movie, it is also a movie about love and family. You have to see it! It is one of the greatest movie, like Godfather, you haven't seen in these years!
Movie Review: Great Movies......Slow Shipping
Summary: 2 Stars
This is not so much a review of the movies(which are great) than the shipping. I ordered this set on the 15th of Feb and it still has not shipped. Estimated delivery says March 17th. I usually ignore the estimate because Amazon has been good in the past at quickly delivery items, even if they set a long estimated delivery date.
Going over a week without shipping, when you show the item in stock is unacceptable. Next time I will shop elsewhere for items I want to receive within a month.