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Mad Detective

Mad Detective

2007
Suspense/Thriller, Crime
1h 29m
A rookie cop teams up with a former detective with a supernatural gift to hunt down a serial killer. (imdb)

Mad Detective

2007
Suspense/Thriller, Crime
1h 29m
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Rated 20 Sep 2018
83
83rd
Almost like a Chinese version of "Monk," only the main character is paraniod, delusional, and downright insane. The unrelaiability keeps you guessing and entertained and the story keeps you engaged. It's definitely a unique take on the rookie + veteran situation. One not to miss.
Rated 21 May 2011
80
77th
MoC release looked spectacular. Pick and runs with the genre tropes all the while reflecting them back at the nature of cinema. Makes no effort to construct a separation between filmed fantasy and filmed reality. Final scene is also majestically put together.
Rated 03 Apr 2016
73
82nd
A really well acted film that is at times confusing and boring though not at the same time. Ching Wan Lau's acting is superb as always, Andy On did Ok.
Rated 01 Sep 2012
3
32nd
What the fuck are all of you fawning over?
Rated 30 Aug 2011
60
40th
Starts out very promising but keeps knocking down everything it sets up and throwing in red herrings until you stop trying to figure it out or caring. Easy to say this is a masterpiece not appreciated by the masses, but if a movie isn't enjoyable enough the first time with the interpretations that the filmmakers know full well the majority of the audience is going to have, there won't be any second viewing to look at it in whatever complex or esoteric light the filmmakers were envisioning.
Rated 19 Oct 2009
72
62nd
For once the multiple personality cliché is used in a refreshing way. Having the main character be an unpredictable weirdo makes it a bit hard to delve into his motivations and decision making process, but it makes for interesting viewing. Decent crime movie.
Rated 26 Apr 2008
80
76th
Original, energetic and stylish.
Rated 03 Oct 2016
79
57th
Gets a bit caught up in being weird, but on the whole it's an entertaining detective thriller.
Rated 01 Jun 2014
64
59th
remarkable.
Rated 31 May 2014
75
89th
Director to plays with the partner thing and some of its conventional. First and last minutes clearly seems to refers to Quentin Tarantino's "Reservoir Dogs".
Rated 17 Feb 2013
80
83rd
At first I was blown away by a brilliant concept of a main character, amazing acting vastly above HK standards and superb direction. Unfortunately as the story progresses it just failed to impress me as much as in the beginning. It had potential to be a masterpiece, but ends up being "only" very good. What a shame, but still a recommended viewing.
Rated 14 Aug 2012
89
84th
The story may be a bit weak, but the concept is well done and there is some thought and good direction behind this. I had a wonderful time.
Rated 08 Dec 2011
73
46th
The film looks great, and has some interesting aspects, but ultimately relies a little heavily on the twist.
Rated 03 Jun 2011
80
84th
Yeah, this was really good. Ching Wan Lau is excellent, as is the style.
Rated 07 Jul 2010
82
64th
Based around the simple concept of a bizarre, unconventional police detective with the mysterious abillity to see peoples hidden personas, Mad Detective is anything but formulaic and right from the start disuades any notion that this is just another flashy HK crime film. What follows is a highly ingenious, highly inventive and above all, highly entertaining piece of cinema. If you're after a crime film that's as inventive and intriguing as it is enjoyable, you can't go wrong with Mad Detective.
Rated 09 Nov 2009
4
56th
My expectations of this crazy story proving out have been met.
Rated 06 Nov 2009
87
77th
Ching Wan Lau is fairly incredible as the lead, blurring the line between funny and disturbing. The highlight for me is when he solves a murder by tumbling down a flight of stairs in a suitcase. I also like that this film doesn't have the "OMG THIS is what everything has led up to!" ending that most films like this do.
Rated 19 Nov 2008
90
96th
Lau Ching-Wan burns down the screen, the twists keep coming and the style is wholly original and great. Best movie to come out of HK in ages...
Rated 16 Sep 2022
70
57th
The psychological elements of Mad Detective would benefit greatly from more of a mystery at the core of the story. The crime-solving methods are fun to watch, but there isn't quite enough complexity or intrigue to the crime itself to be as gripping of a thriller as it could be. The climactic act goes a long way in terms of redeeming any missteps throughout the middle act. The finale is great and has the best prolonged Mexican standoff I've seen in a movie in a long time.
Rated 06 Aug 2021
84
81st
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Rated 06 Jun 2021
68
17th
Normally, I try to be understanding when it comes to low budget movies, but Jesus Christ this is pretty much unwatchable. The sound design sounds like everything was recorded on a secondhand tapedeck, the subs are riddled with grammatical errors, and the "noir" photography is so amateurish that it can only be watched on an old vaccuum tube TV. Add to that, the choppiest editting I've seen in ages and you have a movie where half the time you can barely keep up with what's going on.
Rated 20 Jun 2020
87
84th
watching master To's Films are always entertaining and enjoyable. his courage and creativity are impressive.
Rated 21 Nov 2010
25
61st
"To and Ka-fai's widescreen lensing is both elegant and sharp, its distorted angles and flaring white lights generating a sense of unease that complements Bun's instability and Chi-Wai's fractured self." - Nick Schager

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