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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,

PG-13, 1 hr. 49 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Art House & International

Directed By: Alan Mak , Wai-keung Lau

On DVD: Feb 13, 2007

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All Critics (10) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (2) | DVD (7)

More than worthy companion to its powerhouse predecessor.

June 4, 2004 Full Review Source: Variety

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Derek Elley

Variety

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Expande a hist�ria dos personagens, evitando a repeti��o que caracteriza tantas continua��es. O resultado � um filme interessante e, como o primeiro, tr�gico ao seu pr�prio modo.

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Pablo Villaca

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

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality and Practice

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

September 7, 2004 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine

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Ed Gonzalez

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]

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James Christopher

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

Cynthia S.

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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

Lady D'arbanville

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