| It's never too late to catch up on the classics of Hong Kong cinema and The Private Eyes is my first encounter with the Hui brothers. Michael Hui's movie is pure comedy gold despite an almost nonexistent plot (Shek Kin and his henchmen are it) The top quality of the comedy segments make up for any complaints about that. Especially Michael who is the one messing up most of the time is on top form and the timing from him, in all it's simplicity, is exceptional. I don't know how their other movies were structured but the brothers respective roles in terms of comedy is clearly defined here. Michael gets the most laughs, Sam plays it more straight and Ricky is in the background performing much of his bits low key (looking at his wonderful face is enough to chuckle at least). Sammo Hung also choreograph two action comedy set pieces with the famous kitchen fight being a highlight. |
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