Fri, Jul 13, 2007 - Page 16 News List

Only the old is truly new

Hong Kong's veteran music video director, Susie Au, makes a loud foray into feature filmmaking with a star-studded, visually stunning modern kung fu romance

By Ho Yi  /  STAFF REPORTER

Zhou leads a strong cast of actors including Jeff Chang (張信哲), the 90s prince of Chinese pop ballads. He doesn't need much acting skill to fit the hermaphrodite ringleader role. Hong Kong's heartthrob Wu is seen struggling with the two-dimensional role of the brooding enforcer and as an object of desire in the eyes of female spectators.

Zhou and Taiwan's emerging star Yang turn in respectable performances as the Nana and Tu duo that occupies more screen time and has a more focused story line than Ming Ming's. The tender romance between the two is the most genuinely satisfying moment of human emotion in the film.

As for her next project, Au said she would like to continue the genre-hybrid project that will take its cues from musicals and female secret agent stories. "I want to tell stories about women, about their strength and their persistent attitude toward life," said the director, promising to add more intriguing women characters to the silver screen.

This story has been viewed 2069 times.
TOP top