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Infernal Affairs II (2003)

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The prequel to Andrew Lau and Alan Mak's smash hit Infernal Affairs opens in 1991, with Inspector Wong (Anthony Wong) explaining the frustrations of police work to gangster Sam (Eric Tsang). He also expresses his desire to see the seemingly reasonable Sam take over he reins of the local triad from the current boss. When that boss is murdered, with no apparent heir, it seems that Hong Kong is going to explode in an all-out gang war. But the boss' bespectacled, soft-spoken, and well-mannered son,

Feb 13, 2007

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More than worthy companion to its powerhouse predecessor.

June 4, 2004 Full Review Source: Variety | Comment
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Expande a história dos personagens, evitando a repetição que caracteriza tantas continuações. O resultado é um filme interessante e, como o primeiro, trágico ao seu próprio modo.

May 7, 2006 Comment
Cinema em Cena

Infernal Affairs II contains strong performances by Anthony Wong and Eric Tsang along with some edgy music by Chan Kwong-wing.

October 10, 2004 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice | Comment
Spirituality and Practice

Less show-offy than Infernal Affairs, its prequel is also considerably over-plotted.

September 7, 2004 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine | Comment
Slant Magazine

I was spellbound by this film. I can't wait to see it again. It is clever on every level: period, music and performance

August 5, 2004 Full Review Source: Times [UK] | Comment
Times [UK]
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Prequel for Infernal Affairs. Not quite as good. As a matter of fact, I found it much harder to follow. Well done, but the style, and intrigue, that attracted me to the first one was missing in this one. Too bad...

February 7, 2012
itsjustme2004

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Despite not working out that this was a prequel and not a sequel until half way through, the film impacted hard with natural, gritty performances, a gripping storyline and some wonderful music to accompany those powerful scenes, impressive second installment.

November 21, 2006
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