Film Review – Drug War

The supercop genre isn’t distinctly American in design, but we certainly
lead the pack when it comes to the stylized activity of police in the
line of duty, questioning perps and blasting holes in baddies. Perhaps
this is why the bluntly titled “Drug War” is so compelling, taking the
clenched-fist fight against crime to China, where matters of public
protection are more reservedly severe. Twisting genre elements into a
fresh pass at dirty business, the latest from acclaimed and prolific
director Johnnie To manages to seize atypical nuances when it comes to
the battle between good and evil, deploying ace tech credits to
mastermind a sleek, scary look at the collateral damage of a seemingly
futile conflict.
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