Blind Detective (2013)

This was less like a movie, and more like a series of elaborate comedy sequences held together by a threadbare plot and some fantastic chemistry between the leads. And it works, primarily because the actors are really good at their jobs, and almost all of the jokes land right where they need to. I do wish they had cut some scenes out though- the movie wasn't very long objectively, but it felt a little too dragged. There was also the strange bit involving the wrist sl*tting, which left me feeling super uncomfortable for some time.

I also have to say that I found the last half hour way more delicious than the rest of the film. I loved the sheer absurdity that was happening, and it made me wish that the rest of the movie had dived deep into this level of absurdity from the beginning itself. Special shout-out to a wholesome found family moment in the end though- left me smiling and feeling warm, which is always welcome. I mean, obviously.

In conclusion, a fun movie to watch with your besties, and a nice way to introduce yourself to Andy Lau and Sammi Cheng's work, which I will be exploring more very soon. Yaaayyy.