Richie Ren,
Kelly Chen,
Nick Cheung Ka-Fai,
Siu-Fai Cheung,
Hui Siu Hung
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Hong Kong-based filmmaker Johnny To directed this fast-moving action drama that explores the role of the media in current events. The Hong Kong police force takes a beating in the court of public opin... read more
DVD Release Date: March 7, 2006
Stats: 199 reviews
With a highly impressive 7-minute opening scene done in a single take, it raised my expectation level on how enjoyable the rest of the film might be. It just fizzled from that point on.
If your a fan of Heat you may enjoy this. Typical cops and robbers type of movie with the addition of the media as another part of the story. There is only intermittent shootouts, but very well done in my opinion. The movie itself starts out with a ten minute introduct... read more
"Breaking News" starts with a stakeout of Yuen's(Richie Ren) gang going badly awry as it devolves into a running shootout. To make matters worse, a policeman is killed, the criminals get away and the whole fiasco ends up on the nightly news. Deputy Commissioner Rebecca Fong(Kel... read more
John Woo of today,To is using his techniques to the utmost overreaction.Drama,altercation of images and a twirling ballet of bullets and camera angles.The plot is fading as the pace is growing and the news device showing the manipulation of the public is too naive.Still,it smashe... read more
whats new? another Johnny To must see..crisp action. gritty, strong characters..realistic and always interesting..movie moves at a nice pace and holds your interest from start to end
I'm slowly crossing off the movies from my To list. His movies have ranged from perfection (Exiled) to so-so (Running out of time 2) for me. So where does Breaking News fall? Slightly above average...but that is average in To standards, which still means it is better than a lot o... read more
The rare Hong Kong action movie that actually has something to say. Johnnie To satirizes the sensationalism of the 24 hour news cycle while shooting his stylish action scenes with dazzling camera work. The opening scene in particular is a marvel.
A pretty decent action flick by Jonnie To. A bit overdramatic and boring at times but still entertaining nonetheless. Check it out.
A very stylishly shot film, the camera is always on the move during the several gun-battles, which gives the film a claustrophobic feel as you're right in the thick of things.
An interesting experiment and commentary on the nature of media and the blurring line between reality... read more
To, Hong Kong's best action auteur since John Woo left for Hollywood, doesn't disappoint. Full Review
Generally good performances from the Hong Kong, Taiwanese and Mainland cast, plus kinetic widescreen photography, deliver solid enough entertainment. Full Review
A film filled with terrifically choreographed action and very little on its mind. Full Review
This is a film Michael Bay would green light in a heartbeat. Full Review
A brainless but harmless display of senseless slaughter! Full Review
[Breaking News] is one of [director] To's typically tangled meditations on the smearing of good and evil, in moments where instinct overcomes morality. Full Review
Starts with an astonishing tracking shot lasting nearly seven minutes that could rank with Orson Welles' much-admired Touch of Evil opener. Full Review
Veteran Hong Kong director Johnny To (Fulltime Killer) has turned out yet another slick, expertly shot action thriller. Full Review
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