Sit ting fung wan (2009)

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   After giving us the superlative Infernal Affairs, Alan Mak and Felix Chong bring us the Overheard triptych (I'd use that word rather than "trilogy" in this case), focusing on police surveillance and wire-tapping and how such technology can be corruptive. Several cops in the same unit, investigating insider trading, are compromised by their mindset and personal pressures. Some temptations are petty (the jealous husband), some you will more readily accept (hospital bills), but the film is ruthless about the consequences of its characters' actions, and its third act feels like a break from the proceduralism used in most of the film. Not that it is ever a very strict procedural, given the amount of time given over to soap opera. Still, these moments are needed so that we care about these characters and understand why they're doing what they're doing, as well as give us a break from the heady techno stuff and insider trading financial babble. I think I got some of it, but just took for granted that the bad guys were doing bad stuff with numbers. Your mileage may vary, but it's not always directly explained, and that may be trying for some. But great performances and and immersive atmosphere make the pill go down smoothly. 3 years 3 months ago

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