Once a Thief
05-10-03, 06:54 PM
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Once a Thief
Once a Thief was given the shaft I think in the John Wallis review. While the American version wasn't up to par, I think the HK version is one of my favorite John Woo films. It's a lot of fun. There is action but it's so different than his other stuff. I think that adds to the appeal. The review, John Wallis, here makes it seem that the movie is an unfunny flop that should be passed over. I disagree and think that the reviewer was expecting Hard Boiled and was a bit upset that he didn't get it. IMHO Once a Thief is one of the classic films from the HK flicks of the early 90's.
05-11-03, 05:47 AM
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John Woo's Once a Thief with Leslie Cheung, Chow Yun Fat and Cherrie Chung?
Yup. I like that one too. I'm not sure whether I want to see the American version though, cause the Hong Kong version is already too good.
Yup. I like that one too. I'm not sure whether I want to see the American version though, cause the Hong Kong version is already too good.
05-12-03, 09:36 PM
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When you guys are talking about the American version, you mean the American remake, rather than an American version of the DVD?
Yeah, screw it.
The original was a lot of fun. In some ways it's goofier than his other films, but it's definitely worth watching.
Yeah, screw it.
The original was a lot of fun. In some ways it's goofier than his other films, but it's definitely worth watching.
