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A high tech corporation is sent into turmoil when hackers demanding ransom break into their internal computer system with a powerful and apparently unstoppable virus. A mysterious, beautiful young wom... read more read more...an who calls herself "Computer Angel" quickly saves the business. But when she requests a meeting with the company's shady CEO, he gets more than he bargained for. Lynn (Shu Qi of The Transporter) turns out to be a highly skilled assassin, who knocks off the CEO with the help of her rambunctious younger sister Sue (Zhao Wei of Shaolin Soccer). Sue uses a powerful computer program developed by the girls' murdered father, which uses satellites to tap into closed-circuit security cameras, enabling her to see where all the cannon fodder/guards are and direct Lynn's escape, while taking over the security team's audio system to pipe in a cover of the Carpenters' "(They Long to Be) Close to You." But things soon get dicey for Lynn and Sue. A brilliant, sexy forensics expert, Hong (Karen Mok, who also sings the film's theme song), is hot on their trail, and the creeps who hired the girls decide to cover their tracks by killing them. Complicating matters further, Lynn reunites with an old flame and contemplates giving up the business and settling down, much to Sue's chagrin. So Close was filmed in Mandarin, necessitating (reportedly poor) dubbing into Cantonese for the Hong Kong release. The film was directed by Corey Yuen, who made his Hollywood debut with The Transporter. Before that, he was best known for his fight choreography on many of Jet Li's films. So Close was shown at the Subway Cinema's 2003 New York Asian Film Festival. ~ Josh Ralske, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 47 min.

Directed by: Corey Yuen

Release Date: June 21, 2003

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  • DragonEyeMorrison
    December 20, 2008
    DragonEyeMorrison
    This should rank as a guity pleasure but falls short even at that. It is as bad as the Charlies Angel's films, just less annoying, and with women who are actually attractive (except Karen Mok, heh). For a cheesy-but-fun all female actioner go for The Heroic Trio instead of this.
  • skactopus
    July 30, 2008
    skactopus
    This action adventure is a cross between the Charlie's Angels' films from America and the Raider (Tokyo and Seoul) films from China. Put these two series together and you have a better than average action movie.

    The story turns out to be more deep than one may expect and while

    ... read more it does have its dramatic points, it is hard to complain about them when it involves Shu Qi or Zhao Wei. This film is about an 1 hour and 50 minutes and it does seem a bit long for a movie like this, but that is because of the slow segments, which are the meat of the story.

    There is a good amount of action throughout this film and each of the 3 female leads gets a chance to shine. For the most part, the action is nothing spectacular and the CG is a little weak. Director Corey Yuen decides to go with a handful of slow motion shots for the fights and some upbeat music in the background, like the Raider films. If you like this kind of stuff, then this is the movie for you. The last 20 minutes is one long action sequence, which includes guns, hand-to-hand combat, and swordplay. The swordplay at this part is pretty impressive, if I may say so. We can thank Yasuaki Kurata, from Jet Li's Fist of Legend, for being the villain in this fight.

    The acting is everything you expect from a film like this. The females are pretty, but they also do a decent job with their characters. Shu Qi is Shu Qi. Zhao Wei, of Shaolin Soccer fame, does a good job, especially in the second half. Karen Mok actually shows that she is the better actor and fighter of the three.

    So Close is not an explosive big budget action adventure, but this is still a good watch to pass the time.
  • deano
    August 26, 2007
    deano
    Fantastic high-octane thriller and very sexy on two sisters (Shu Qi and Zhao Wei) as professional assassins with amazing high-tech and kung-fu skills.
  • ajaymuthecooldevils
    June 4, 2006
    ajaymuthecooldevils
    W O W ! This movie is completely amazed me! I love the story that they made with the great character picks too... So bad one of them must die first...
  • husky10000years
    April 20, 2007
    husky10000years
    Good movie. Three girls and gun in one sad movie but it still great. I t is very touching movie.
  • alanjayh
    March 26, 2009
    alanjayh
    Action galore, not much story...the actresses are eye candy but the script makes this film quite pedestrian...think an asian charlies angels..
  • roseypie
    June 20, 2007
    roseypie
    typical of asian films, this one would definitely put you in awe of the flawless martial arts fights and stop-motion sequences. at first they would seem to be the asian version of charlie's angels but i think these girls kick more ass!
  • sitenoise
    March 14, 2009
    sitenoise
    What is this all about? Well ... three of China's hottest, sexiest robo-babes (a Taiwanese, a mainlander, one from Hong Kong) get together, with just the right breeze in their hair, and kick some ass. The fight scenes frame their perky little breasts wonderfully. It's awesome! Th... read moree film isn't very good, but who cares? These three fine actresses play sexy tough. Drink it in.
  • nstanosheck
    June 8, 2008
    nstanosheck
    I was simply surprised how good this movie was. Full of awesome stunts, technical kung fu, and choreographed better than most movies. This was a great movie that keeps you "yeah-ing" throughout its full running time. And even the conclusion was satisfying. I expect a sequel.
  • Vernon086
    March 31, 2008
    Vernon086
    I love Karen Mok more than I love this movie eventhough it has met all of my standards in the martial arts category.

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Critic Reviews

Steven Rea
September 20, 2003
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer

If stiletto-heeled heroines outfoxing legions of dunderheaded males are what you're looking for, seek no more.

Charles Taylor
September 13, 2003
Charles Taylor, Salon.com

Luscious superstar Shu Qi and action expert Corey Yuen prove that Hong Kong movies can still deliver the goods Hollywood can't. Full Review

Edward Guthmann
September 12, 2003
Edward Guthmann, San Francisco Chronicle

Has moments of style and audacity, but the script is a shameless muddle and the shifts in tone -- from gooey romance to hard-driving, hyper-pop action -- give the impression that the movie was directe... Full Review

Megan Lehmann
September 12, 2003
Megan Lehmann, New York Post

Hong Kong's answer to Charlie's Angels has big guns, hot chicks and cool gadgets -- hooked into a junky killers-for-hire narrative so nonsensical it practically neutralizes any guilty-pleasure positives.

Jami Bernard
September 12, 2003
Jami Bernard, New York Daily News

A brilliant example of the genre. Full Review

Elvis Mitchell
September 11, 2003
Elvis Mitchell, New York Times

With the exception of some of the battles, which have the angry desperation of Mr. Yuen's inspired martial-arts choreography, Close is a nominal effort. Full Review

Kenneth Turan
September 11, 2003
Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times

While the goings-on in So Close are programmatic up to a point, the action is frequent and always electric and the film has a streak of genuine wackiness. Full Review

Allison Benedikt
September 11, 2003
Allison Benedikt, Chicago Tribune

I didn't really understand what was going on, but I loved every stylized minute of it. Full Review

Joe Mader
May 8, 2003
Joe Mader, Hollywood Reporter

This is all nonsense, of course, which wouldn't be a problem as long as the film kept the energy and humor going. But it doesn't.

Jeffrey M. Anderson
May 26, 2006
Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid

Contains some clever set-pieces, mostly involving a Cyrano-type communication between the sisters. Full Review

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  • When Lynn and Sue go to the airport to welcome Yen, they're looking at the departures (from HK) instead of arrivals board.
  • Throughout the movie's fighting scenes, Sue's boots keep changing from high-heeled to low-heels and back again.
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