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Andy Lau, You Ge, Rene Liu, Bingbing Li, Baoqiang Wang ... see more see more... , Biao Fu

Hong Kong cinema star Andy Lau stars in director Feng Xiaogang's crime story about two married con artists who attempt to turn away from the grift but give in to temptation after boarding a train that... read more read more...'s overflowing with shady characters. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi

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Unrated, 1 hr. 40 min.

Directed by: Xiaogang Feng, Feng Xiaogang

Release Date: December 6, 2004

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DVD Release Date: July 24, 2007

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  • skactopus
    June 12, 2007
    skactopus
    When I first saw this movie I was pretty sure what to expect. What did I get? Way more than I was expecting.

    This movie has a great and touching story. It is well told with some nice cinematography and some great CG effects when needed. Fans of pickpocketing and stealing sh

    ... read moreould enjoy this movie because that is what is basically happening throughout. One group of thieves are trying to steal from a young gullible character who ends up being protected by a couple of other thieves, who at the same time are trying to give up stealing themselves. Also, about 2/3rds of the movie takes place on a train, which enhances the stealing theme even more.

    The acting is also well done, especially by the talented Andy Lau. Li BingBing is also soothing to the eyes as a beautiful thief herself.

    Check this movie out if you are in the mood for a well told drama and adventure movie with a great and emotional ending.
  • deano
    February 18, 2007
    deano
    This Chinese film is a stylish, high-octane ride on a train to redemption - with some superbly choreographed battle scenes en route.
  • BlueTorch
    May 13, 2008
    BlueTorch
    Chinese films excel at staying focused on the main themes and not deviating, and 'A World Without Thieves' is no exception. The majority of the action is within plain sight of the civilians, yet still kept secret, which is a really neat gimmick. The main cast have clear charact... read moreeristics and motives, which means as a viewer, you very quickly become attached to them from the start. And hey, who doesn't love a classic Chinese ending? ...
  • Jossepi
    December 3, 2007
    Jossepi
    This is based on a short story but Dir. Feng Xiaogang made the film surpass the original story. A must see.
  • SDphotoggirl
    August 14, 2009
    SDphotoggirl
    I really enjoyed this film. A modern day film with a touch of the martial arts to it and the acting was well done. Especially Any Lau and Rene Liu. Very beautifully shot as well.
  • Claraity
    November 22, 2007
    Claraity
    Great acting, but I had some problems with the action, and the slow pacing (It might not be slow to others, but I was bored) . Maybe I was expecting more, or something else based on the hype I heard from others.
  • RzrbladePetals
    August 2, 2007
    RzrbladePetals
    Terrific acting by Rene Liu and charismatic Andy Lau doesn't dissappoint. The fight and stealing sequence or scenes are choreograhed beautifully as well as the music in the movie.
  • xtrasweetnesskt
    March 11, 2007
    xtrasweetnesskt
    BESTEST CHINESES MOVIE EVER!!!!! you should totally watch it, i mean, whats not to like about this movie?

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David Cornelius
March 3, 2008
David Cornelius, DVDTalk.com

There's a terrific story under all of this -- if only Xiaogang could have found it. Full Review

Walter Chaw
June 22, 2006
Walter Chaw, Film Freak Central

Canted towards the intolerable. Full Review

Stina Chyn
December 6, 2005
Stina Chyn, Film Threat

A World Without Thieves is less comedic than Feng's 2001 film Big Shot's Funeral, but still carries the same kind of examination of human heart and soul (or lack thereof). Full Review

Derek Elley
March 27, 2009
Derek Elley, Variety

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October 18, 2008
Jonathan W. Hickman, Entertainment Insiders

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