| Interesting film that was directed by and starred Sammo Hung and combines comedy, slapstick, and of course solid action. It is centered around three friends--Rice Barrel (Sammo Hung), Chimney (Frankie Chan), and Anne--who work for Anne's father as pickpocketers. The old man basically rips them off on the spoils, which leads to dangerous money schemes with gangsters and an alleged policewoman. Adding to the film's charm is Richard Ng, who plays a cop hot on Rice Barrel's tail who can never make the arrest due to being a bumbling fool. Just like the movie "Winners And Sinners" (also starring Hung), Richard Ng nearly steals the show with his knack of comedic timing and goofy faces. "Carry On Pickpocket" also features several other great scenes, such as the dancing bread on forks, the hilarious picture of Sammo and Chan in a wallet, and several top-notch fight sequences. Many of the great fight scenes tend to be towards the end and feature legendary baddie Dick Wei.
Another great thing about this film is that it does have a replay value, even if it is to review or slow down the action sequences and the creative methods of pickpocketing.
One thing the viewer might notice is the film's age (1982) and how things have changed since that time. The fact that this film reflects its age (eg. nightclub) actually may add some more comedy and interest in the current or future viewer. |
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