Throwdown milks its emotion from a soap-opera score and the appealingly decadent performances of Mr. Koo and Ms. Ying.
Throw Down(柔道龍虎榜)
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Hong Kong, China · 2004
1h 35m
Director Johnnie To
Starring Louis Koo, Aaron Kwok, Cherrie Ying, Tony Leung Ka-Fai
Genre Drama, Action
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Former judo champion Sze-to Bo has retired into a depressing and alcohol-filled life. But when a new challenger appears as well as an old rival, he must prepare for the ultimate challenge. With the help of a few unlikely companions, Bo reignites his fighting spirit and determination to defeat his opponents one final time.
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A disjointed story of self-discovery, courage and redemption somewhat incongruously billed as a salute to Akira Kurosawa.
The film is as beautiful as it is unpredictable.
Village Voice by Michael Atkinson
The comedy is somewhat doused by posture and repetition, and the characters' whimsical behavior is endearing and irritating in turn. Which still makes it the absolute best neo-samurai judo farce in town.
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