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Sexy and Dangerous

1996

Director: Billy Tang

Action director: Dion Lam

Writer: Philip Kwok

Producer: Wong Jing

Stars: Loletta Lee, Karen Mok, Mariane Chan, Teresa Mak, Francis Ng, Michael Tong, Ben Ng, Lily Chung

Wong Jing is known for many things, his ability to capitalize on current trends being foremost among them. So it should really come as no surprise that a mere three weeks after the popular Young and Dangerous came out (a film which Wong also had a hand in producing) that this knock off premiered. Though not part of the Y&D series in any way, S&D is obviously trying to capture the same audience, down to using some of the same actors and displaying similar themes, with brother(sister)hood being the most prominent.

Even though the plot (which follows a group of rascals/hostesses led by Lee) might lend itself to exploitation, S&D is more of a serious crime drama. Though there are plenty of shots of the ladies looking very good, the emphasis here is on telling a story and not T&A. Thankfully, most of the cast is up to the job. Karen Mok gives one of her best performances as the cropped-haired enforcer Van, and Francis Ng does a unique turn as the weaselly George, who wears his "49" shirt (the number signifies the lowest rank in Triad society) but then turns almost into a hero near the end. There are a few clunkers, such as Michael Tong (who plays a Ekin Cheng ripoff, right down to cheesy long hair and even worse dialogue), but overall the young cast does a good job, pulled forth by Billy Tang's tight direction. The action isn't as violent as some of Tang's other films, but it does fit the movie well and keeps it going.

If you enjoy the "young Triad" movies or haven't yet checked out the genre, Sexy and Dangerous warrants a viewing. While nothing revolutionary, it is a solid crime movie that should provide some good entertainment.

RATING: 7

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