| Not frequently mentioned modern action-comedy from Sammo Hung, his first production after the seminal The Prodigal Son. Playing a pickpocket alongside Frankie Chan, there's terrific focus put on making those types of scenes smooth and with the right flow. Some worthwhile comedy from Sammo and Frankie crops up but Richard Ng steals the show and injects the best comedic sparks for Sammo's frame. Also of great caliber is the action by Hung's team with the primary focus being on power despite the light nature of the film. This direction makes the film lose a little bit since the finale goes all out gory at times but overall, Carry On, Pickpocket delivers a fun, entertaining time with the odd, shocking blood spurt and Richard Ng being Richard Ng. Well-rounded in other words. Also with Lau Hak Suen, Deannie Yip, Didi Pang, Peter Chan Lung, Dick Wei, James Tien and Paul Wong. Chin Yuet Sang has a fun little cameo as a disco dancing waiter. |
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