| While definitely leaning towards exploitation (but rated Cat IIb), director Joe Cheung's (Flaming Brothers) hostess movie draws out a surprising emotional response, in particular in the portrayal of Man and Hung (anchored nicely by Cheung Man and Cherie Cheung). The violence is definitely jarring (but the grittiness of it is terrifically staged by Stephen Tung) but remains a better balanced contrast against other elements in the movie, compared to what Hong Kong cinema usually gives us. The cameos by people such as Wong Jing, Nat Chan and Stanley Fung also makes sure that men visiting these clubs are portrayed as either perverts or perverts with violent tendencies, as per usual when characters like this are featured. Shing Fui On, Maria Cordero, Wu Ma and Teresa Carpio also appear but best supporting honors goes to Paul Chun, playing the ultra-evil triad boss Tong. It takes a professional actor like Paul to make a flat character become more colorful. |
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