By Manny Araneta
“Double Vision” is the fifth film by writer/director Chen Kuo-fu, who previously helmed the comedy “The Personals” (1998). This film is one of the many Chinese/Taiwanese movies co-financed and/or distributed by Columbia Pictures during the late 90s and early 2000s, along with other notable films like “Double Team” (1997) and “Time and Tide” (2000). This film was also screened at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival, under the Un Certain Regard section.
The film follows the plight of downtrodden and burnt out cop Huang Huo-tu (Tony Leung Ka-fai) as he is tasked with solving a series of gruesome but inexplicable murders. In one of them, a businessman apparently freezes to death in his very hot and humid office and in another, a woman is burnt alive, even if there are no traces of fire or damage to be found. When the latest victim turns out to...
“Double Vision” is the fifth film by writer/director Chen Kuo-fu, who previously helmed the comedy “The Personals” (1998). This film is one of the many Chinese/Taiwanese movies co-financed and/or distributed by Columbia Pictures during the late 90s and early 2000s, along with other notable films like “Double Team” (1997) and “Time and Tide” (2000). This film was also screened at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival, under the Un Certain Regard section.
The film follows the plight of downtrodden and burnt out cop Huang Huo-tu (Tony Leung Ka-fai) as he is tasked with solving a series of gruesome but inexplicable murders. In one of them, a businessman apparently freezes to death in his very hot and humid office and in another, a woman is burnt alive, even if there are no traces of fire or damage to be found. When the latest victim turns out to...
- 8/27/2019
- by Rhythm Zaveri
- AsianMoviePulse
Similar News
‘Flesh Of The Gods’: Kristen Stewart & Oscar Isaac To Star In Pano Cosmatos’ Vampire Thriller Set In ’80s LA Written By Andrew Kevin Walker
- 5/2/2024
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
Hollywood's Weirdest Horror Director Is Making An '80s Vampire Movie
- 5/2/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Kristen Stewart and Oscar Isaac to Lead Panos Cosmatos’ ’80s Vampire Rave Drama ‘Flesh of the Gods’
- 5/2/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
“The amazing thing is Robin saw that I was upset”: Robin Williams’ Heartwarming Gesture For His Young Mrs. Doubtfire Co-star is Why Hollywood Adores Him
- 5/4/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
‘Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse’ Conquers Superhero Fatigue At No. 3 In Deadline’s 2023 Most Valuable Blockbuster Tournament
- 5/3/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Garfield Gets A New Movie: Here’s Everything You Need to Know
- 5/3/2024
- by Onyinye Izundu
- TVovermind.com
Hey, Eddie Marsan: Playing John Adams is a great way to win an Emmy
- 4/30/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
What Sam Rockwell Really Spit On Tom Hanks' Face In The Green Mile
- 4/27/2024
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
Audio Film Review: Saint Comes Marching In for ‘Cabrini’
- 3/27/2024
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
More to explore
Box Office: ‘The Fall Guy’ Headed Toward $28M Debut
- 5/4/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A24 Scoops Up Adam Wingard Action Movie ‘Onslaught’
- 5/2/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Marvel’s ‘The Fantastic Four’ Adds Paul Walter Hauser
- 5/2/2024
- by Adam B. Vary and Angelique Jackson
- Variety - Film News
Janelle Monáe Joins Universal’s Untitled Pharrell Williams and Michel Gondry Musical Project
- 5/2/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety - Film News
Robin Wright-Led ‘The Girlfriend’ Ordered To Series At Prime Video; Olivia Cooke, Laurie Davidson & Waleed Zuaiter Also Star
- 5/2/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Michelle Yeoh to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
- 5/3/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety - TV News
Willow Smith Used Meditation and Workouts to Fuel the Creativity on "Empathogen"
- 5/2/2024
- by Lena Felton
- Popsugar.com
Nicki Nicole Says Rap Music Helped Her Get Out of Her Shell
- 4/29/2024
- by Brenda Barrientos
- Popsugar.com
Revisiting Jennifer Lopez’s 2011 Album “Love?” and What It Signifies Today
- 4/29/2024
- by Kimmy Dole
- Popsugar.com
Thalia's "A Mucha Honra" Album Is a Love Letter to Música Mexicana
- 4/26/2024
- by Lucas Villa
- Popsugar.com
David Lynch’s ‘Unrecorded Night’ Was Canceled At Netflix When The Pandemic Hit & Ideas Exist For More ‘Twin Peaks’
- 5/4/2024
- by Rodrigo Perez
- The Playlist
‘The Boys’ Season 4 Trailer Teases Plenty of Blood, Guts, and Chickens
- 5/4/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
Kevin Spacey On New Sexual Assault Allegations: ‘I’ve Been Promiscuous, Flirty… Definitely Persistent’
- 5/4/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
Giancarlo Esposito Joins Marvel Universe In Mystery Role & Promises “It’s Better Than You Imagine”
- 5/4/2024
- by Rodrigo Perez
- The Playlist
‘Megalopolis’ Teaser Trailer: Adam Driver Stops Time In First Look At Francis Ford Coppola’s Upcoming Dramatic Epic
- 5/4/2024
- by Rodrigo Perez
- The Playlist
Box Office: ‘The Fall Guy’ Headed Toward $28M Debut
- 5/4/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Marvel’s ‘The Fantastic Four’ Adds Paul Walter Hauser
- 5/2/2024
- by Adam B. Vary and Angelique Jackson
- Variety - Film News
Janelle Monáe Joins Universal’s Untitled Pharrell Williams and Michel Gondry Musical Project
- 5/2/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety - Film News
David Lynch’s ‘Unrecorded Night’ Was Canceled At Netflix When The Pandemic Hit & Ideas Exist For More ‘Twin Peaks’
- 5/4/2024
- by Rodrigo Perez
- The Playlist
How ‘The Fall Guy’ Went From Dark Noir to Maximalist Love Story by ‘Using the Language of Stunts’
- 5/4/2024
- by Meredith Woerner
- Variety - Film News
James Corden and Ruth Jones Confirm ‘Gavin and Stacey’ Christmas Episode: ‘It’s Official!’
- 5/3/2024
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety - TV News
Robin Wright-Led ‘The Girlfriend’ Ordered To Series At Prime Video; Olivia Cooke, Laurie Davidson & Waleed Zuaiter Also Star
- 5/2/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
‘The Acolyte’ Trailer: The Jedi Face a Murderous Threat (Video)
- 5/4/2024
- TV Insider
Bubble Shows ‘The Conners,’ ‘Walker,’ ‘Lopez vs. Lopez’ and Other Series Await Their Fate as Upfronts Approach
- 5/4/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
‘Gilded Age’ Star Carrie Coon Reveals Season 3 Update as She Shoots ‘White Lotus’
- 5/4/2024
- TV Insider