
Bullet in the Head
1990, War, 1h 40m
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Ben , Ah Bee
Frank , Fai
Paul , Little Wing
Luke
Jane
Sally Yen
Critic Reviews for Bullet in the Head
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Eschewing the glamorous contract killers of Woo's previous films, Bullet has its carefree and idealistic characters repeatedly in untenable situations, bound to corrupt them. Shooting their way out is a temporary solution which only digs them in deeper.
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August 22, 2005 | Rating: 4/5 -
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August 31, 2002 | Rating: 4/5 -
Left me silent and wide-eyed.
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Bullet in the Head
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Oct 16, 2012A year after John Woo made his action classic, The Killer, he brought us Bullet In the Head. A film that he personally funded himself, but went largely unnoticed at the time of it release due to the release of the very popular and lackluster sequel, A Better Tomorrow 3. Bullet In the Head is not only one of John Woo best movie, but it's the most emotional work he ever done. Bullet In the Head follows three close friends escape from Hong Kong to war-time Saigon to start a criminal's life. They all go through a harrowing experience which totally shatters their lives and their friendship forever. The plot is one of the finest John Woo has ever written with a deep examination of true friendship. The plot itself is fast pace to the point where it hurts the film. It moves to frequently that it doesn't allow you to absorb what you just witness. The characters themselves are written with depth and seeing their journey is a thrill ride all on its own. We see them fight gangs together, escape to a war torn Vietnam, and seeing it all crumble in magnificent fashion. The film itself does historical and political context with some references to the Vietnam Saigon Execution and the Vietnam War itself. As with almost every John Woo film directed by John Woo, the action is over the top with character magically missing a hail storm of bullets without a scratch on them. The action might be over the top, but it works in it favor as these character do have go through their rough journey together. The acting here is good, but nothing noteworthy. The cast do their own moments to shine, but once again aren't anything special. It's filmed superbly with an amazing score that helps it add emotional weight of the drama. Bullet In the Head might not be as well know as some of John Woo other films, but it retains the high standards as some of his best work. If you're looking for a film that test the value of friendship Bullet In the Head is as emotional as it is action packed.Caesar M Super Reviewer
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Jul 27, 2008another directorial disaster from john woo, the worst director in the world. he just can't seem to make a cohesive movie. each scene in any of his films seems alot detached from the next scene as if it's been badly edited. this flick is no different. by the time it starts getting interesting... and it does... just over an hour in... you don't care about it anymore by then coz it was so shit to start with. it continues to seem cut to pieces right up until the end but the 2nd half of the film seems alot more dramatic and there is some very good acting in it. it's such a shame that a director takes the talent he has (his actors) and turns it into something completely shite. one star for the effort the actors put inSanity Assassin ! Super Reviewer
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Apr 01, 2008Great alternate Vietnam view.Anthony V Super Reviewer
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Feb 11, 2008...I don't know daveMartin S Super Reviewer
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