Guest Daisho2004 Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Has anyone seen this new Johnny To, film its out on DVD now? Hong Kong triad member Jimmy (Louis Koo) wants to go legit. But authorities ask the reluctant gangster to run for chairman and spend two years helping broker peace between the triad and the government. Now, Jimmy must become the leader of the organization he hates in order to make the life he wants for himself. Johnny To directs this stylish crime drama, which premiered at Cannes and was a hit on the international film festival circuit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Beat TG Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 also known as Election 2, the sequel to 2005's Election. It's superior to the original IMO and one of Johnnie To's best movies to this day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Markgway Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Why retitle it as Triad Election (a crap title)? Did they think Election 2 would confuse people?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Knetan Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 hey, or afraid the Alexander Payne flick it would clash with it or something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SlothStyleKungFu Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Who knows what goes on in US Asian acquiring distributors minds (well I guess Linn sorta' does)? I could understand if they didn't already release the first film (sort of like dissing a competitor), or in a situation similar to the company that boggled the Three Extremes US releases. But it really doenst make any sense other than fear that casual buyers aren't as likely to pick up a sequel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JustAFan Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Maybe a sequel, but I own both and it's really a stand alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oldeschool17 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 i saw this at my local vid store the other day and was wondering if it was good or not. So what do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Beat TG Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 if you're into crime movies, you might appreciate it. but don't expect a Godfather-like movie cause it's totally different from that movie and its follow-ups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JustAFan Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 A really good movie, not great but a well paced movie. If you purchase it you won't be disappointed by the movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Blood Sword Posted January 9, 2010 Member Share Posted January 9, 2010 It`s good film,recommendable indeed. But just do not expect action filled triad movie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member lillippa328 Posted January 9, 2010 Member Share Posted January 9, 2010 is it a sequal to election 1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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