Jing hun ji (1989)

User Rating:

6.3/10   

Director:

David Chung

Release Date:

5 October 1989 (Hong Kong)

Genre:

Thriller

Plot Keywords:

Computer

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Elizabeth Lee	...	Mimi
Waise Lee	...	Inspector Li
Brigitte Lin	...	Jane Lin
Joey Wang	...	Queenie / Catherine
Pauline Wong	...	May

Also Known As:

Betrayal
Deception
Web of Deception (Hong Kong: English title)

Runtime:

94 min

Country:

Hong Kong

Language:

Cantonese

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Singapore:PG

Mistrust in the world of Hong Kong women

A lawyer, played by Lin Ching Hsia, is planning to pursue a career in Canada and therefore leave Hong Kong, when she is blackmailed. The lack of trust in people leads her to be suspicious with everyone, which eventually leads everyone to become suspicious with her. Bizarre events follow up and, in this movie led by women, they include axe-wielding, pen-stabbing and a double appearance by Joey Wong (who plays a couple of twins, one leading a simple life and one holding a criminal record). It's fun to see Lin Ching Hsia acting managerial and cool as if she were Asia the Invincible (and, sometimes, I had the feeling she was indeed portraying her most famous character!), however the movie never completely takes off, due to lack of introspection or thoughtful situations. Nevertheless, it's enjoyable to watch and there's plenty of action and deceiving smiles, to keep you interested throughout the 90 mins of movie. 6/10