Drug War
Director: Johnnie To
Actors: Louis Koo, Honglei Sun, Yi Huang
PlotA high-ranking methamphetamine manufacturer, Timmy Choi, is arrested after a car crash and subsequent drug lab explosion. Faced with the death penalty, he decides to cooperate with Captain Zhang, an incorruptible and relentless narcotics officer. Timmy agrees to help the police infiltrate his former drug network, leading Zhang and his team into a dangerous and complex undercover operation. They start by staging busts and meetings with key figures in the drug trade, using Timmy’s knowledge and connections to penetrate deeper into the criminal underworld.
As the operation progresses, Zhang and his team must navigate a treacherous web of lies, deceit, and shifting loyalties. Each encounter with the cartel members brings new challenges and dangers, testing their resolve and Timmy’s willingness to cooperate. The line between predator and prey blurs, raising questions about trust and betrayal. The heightened tension underscores the cat-and-mouse dynamics between law enforcement and criminals, culminating in a series of high-stakes confrontations that demand quick thinking and unflinching courage from all involved.
Writers: Ka-Fai Wai, Nai-Hoi Yau, Ryker Chan
Release Date: 04 Apr 2013
Runtime: 107 min
Rating: R
Country: China, Hong Kong
Language: Mandarin, Cantonese
Home Video Reviews
Drug War is a compelling, viscerally entertaining thriller with stellar video and audio, though the Blu-ray lacks in supplementary features.
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