Lan Kwai Fong (2011)

Cast: Jason Chan, Shiga, Chen Zhiming, Wang Zongyao, He Peiyu, Chen Jing
Director: Wilson Chin

Where shall I start? Well for starters… don’t watch the entire 90 minutes of this dismal and empty film just to perceive the nightlife in Lan Kwai Fong- Hong Kong. If Wilson Chin’s “Lan Kwai Fong” truly intended to demonstrate clubbing in Hong Kong, the first three minutes of the film pretty much sums it up – tourists, string of one night stands, gays, lesbians, cheating, drunkards, fighting, regret, ITS ALL THERE! After this short interval the directors has definitely overhyped the late night partying lifestyle in Hong Kong, often criticised as being lacklustre and posh.

“It definitely wasn't exactly what I had envisioned. This place has turned into an American attraction with overpriced drinks.”

“A short stretch of pubs and clubs that is over-rated and brimmed with throngs of tourists taking photos. Don't understand the hype about this place”

In this first instalment of Lan Kwai Fong, the focus is on Chen, starring as Steven; a wine salesman during the day and the typical playboy during the night. In the film Steven and his bunch of lavish friends’ (Sean and Jacky) encounters a rollercoaster of emotions and events ranging from one night stands to true love, hitting on anything in a pair of heels. Meanwhile, flight attendant Jennifer and playgirl Cat (Shiga Lin and Dada Chan) are newbies to clubbing and are quickly intertwined with the fate of Steven, who likewise spends their nights drinking themselves unconscious. The chemistry between the guys and the girls rapidly turns into something deeper as they seem to have a tracker attached on each other, meeting at the same club every week… and even years.

Ultimately like every other ending of a “fairy tale”, the heroines and heroes pit of in either love or despair. The poor acting in the film is often overlooked by the appearances of the actresses, showing their bareback and cleavages captivating the male audience. This brings up the point that the actors/actresses were probably appointed since they are already familiarised with exposing their skin in the Asian Entertainment Industry. However one thing positive about this film is the music! The high beat music really matches the experience of any club. Hear for yourself!

I’ll recommend this to teenagers who have a heap of spare time on their hands and those who enjoy looking at hot Hong Kong ladies.

Rate: 7.7/10

Jacky

Batman -- The Dark Knight Rises

Finally, this is the last movie of the sequel – The Dark Knight Rises

In this finale for the Batman series, Batman is challenged by Bane. This is the first time Batman had somebody overpowered him physically. Since, Bane was once a student of Ra’s al Ghul, they fought in the same way. Bane is constantly inhaling a substance that boosts his physique in terms of ferociousness, speed, power etc. Different from Joker, Bane tries to put the fight in a form that it is the Batman versus the whole Gotham City. Bane achieved this by freeing the criminals from the prison who were kept behind bars under the Dent Act. Bane revealed to the whole world that the Dent Act was a lie, and subsequently demolished what Dent stood for including his legacy and his beliefs. Meanwhile, there is also the catwoman who is a highly skilled thief who is trying to start a new life with her sister once she has stolen enough money. Luckily, Batman is not alone; a new officer – Blake is there to help. Together, Gordon, Blake and Batman work to save Gotham City in one last fight.

This sequel is really an appropriate ending for the Batman series. Christopher Nolan has placed these 3 movies in the perfect order. Audience start by seeing how Bruce struggles with his own belief and finally, how he was finally confronted with someone who is stronger than him.

Rank: 9/10

Andrew