A Taste Of Killing And Romance: Quick Takes

One of those titles corresponding exactly to the content, A Taste Of Killing And Romance initially can be viewed upon as PERHAPS offering up a more solid mix than usual through its attractive leading performers and a female director at the helm of an action picture. Aside from some not totally uncool ventures into visual style, Veronica Chan makes us taste one sweet and one sour taste, with the latter belonging to the romance sadly. Standard chemistry between Andy Lau and Anita Yuen, playing hitman and hitwoman respectively, doesn't cut it but Stephen Tung's action is rousing. Veronica Chan obviously is somehow connected to the choice of featuring this much brutal bloodshed but Stephen brings the explosive factor to it, be it in sadism- or gunplay mode. Mark Cheng's deliciously evil supporting act enhances matters also. Co-starring is Waise Lee and Christine Ng. Keep your eyes peeled for a debatable partial rip-off/homage concerning The Killer.