- Studio: Tai Seng Video Marketing
- Release Date: Mar 5, 2004
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80So engaging and illuminating that it is enjoyable even for those unfamiliar with one of cinema's most dynamic forms.
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70An often intriguing documentary, albeit one with wires attached.
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67A loving tribute to Hong Kong stuntmen by one of their own, the directorial debut of stuntman-turned-actor Robin Shou ("Mortal Kombat") is a wince-inducing behind-the-scenes look at the way contemporary Hong Kong action cinema is created.
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63Fills you with a healthy respect for the men and women gladly risking their lives for your entertainment. The film itself works best with its into-the-camera reminiscences and on-the-set mishaps.
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60Shou focuses on a meaty subject, and he has an insider's access to the world he's exploring. But his behind-the-scenes film doesn't spend nearly enough time behind the scenes.
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50All of this has a fascination, and yet Red Trousers is a jumbled and unsatisfying documentary.
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As its awkward subtitle suggests, the execution is more than a little sloppy.
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50Offers a lively but jumbled insider's view of a world of great talent and greater risk.
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50Brave, gifted, haunted and poor, these kids are so heartbreaking that you wish Shou had the good sense to give their lives the attention he lavishes on himself.
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50Robin Shou frequently cuts to scenes from one of his recent movies, adding to the impression that this is a vanity reel.
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40An awkward blend of documentary and genre pic.
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For a quicker and more startling survey of Hong Kong stunts gone wrong, just check out the blooper clips that conclude any '80s Chan flick.