On The Run is a stunning, neon soaked adrenaline rush chock full of violence, betrayal and heartbreak. Recommended to anybody even somewhat interested in world cinema

On The Run is a stunning, neon soaked adrenaline rush chock full of violence, betrayal and heartbreak. Recommended to anybody even somewhat interested in world cinema

This was like if John Woo had a slight influence from Wong Kar Wai. Honestly the cinematography has its moments and I love how it controls and shifts its subjects with the environment. It creates such a subtly grimy atmosphere paired with a beautiful yet shocking score. It’s a simple plot but the execution put onto screen is just a visual feast.

There are some lame moments from characters that create these unnecessary dramatic segments. Or introducing characters that have little importance. But I will admit that there are a few moments where you really connect with the setting and its context.

I enjoyed seeing the sight of whenever a gun is fired because the way they include the bullet and its subject is just straight out majestic. And finally there’s a film where there’s a badass woman and she actually feels like a badass. Pat Ha was incredibly sick and fine in this fucking movie and I can’t get enough of her. 

Although the ending had a little bit to be desired. I think this is a great entry into Hong Kong action-thrillers. There wasn’t necessarily any need for martial arts action and it did great without it. This is what Shinjuku Incident tried to do with Jackie Chan (which I loved it) but this does a greater job balancing acting and action.

This was like if John Woo had a slight influence from Wong Kar Wai. Honestly the cinematography has its moments and I love how it controls and shifts its subjects with the environment. It creates such a subtly grimy atmosphere paired with a beautiful yet shocking score. It’s a simple plot but the execution put onto screen is just a visual feast.

There are some lame moments from characters that create these unnecessary dramatic segments. Or introducing characters that have little importance. But I will admit that there are a few moments where you really connect with the setting and its context.

I enjoyed seeing the sight of whenever a gun is fired because the way they include the bullet and its subject is just straight out majestic. And finally there’s a film where there’s a badass woman and she actually feels like a badass. Pat Ha was incredibly sick and fine in this fucking movie and I can’t get enough of her. 

Although the ending had a little bit to be desired. I think this is a great entry into Hong Kong action-thrillers. There wasn’t necessarily any need for martial arts action and it did great without it. This is what Shinjuku Incident tried to do with Jackie Chan (which I loved it) but this does a greater job balancing acting and action.