| The box-office dropped and one of the great sparks alongside Carol Cheng in the sequel, Michael Chow didn't return for this third installment of Public Security Officer Cheng's adventures across Asia. Co-star and director Alfred Cheung again doesn't put forth anything new within the formula but does alienate the Western audiences this time around (although the vehicles were never designed purely for us). Much of Cheng's rampant patriotism is similar but Carol Cheng somehow makes it more irritating this time around. On the other hand, the play on words may actually be the most clever the series has ever seen. Again, it's local in intent.
The out of touch Mainlanders does get various scenarios to showcase just that, including the sight of Cheng adapting her wear to the beach and the tennis court. When in those moments with the brilliant Carol, it's comforting to be part of Her Fatal Ways III. The final commentary that Cheng should perhaps not be as intensely bound to her China serves as a nice unification message and makes the film finally worthy. Do consider it to be the third in terms of series quality though. Also with Anthony Wong, Chan Chung-Yung, Dion Lam and Michael Lee (Cageman). |
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