Well, this film is weird, very weird indeed. As far as i can remember the bad guy has no dialogue, the violence if to be related to Manga is more like that from TV series Dragonball Z. The main character, the cop, unlike his contemporaries spends less time talking (a la Vincent Hannah in heat) and more time beating suspects senseless (a la Dirty Harry).
I have seen no publicity on this film but I don't think that it takes itself to seriously, a lot of it is presented tongue in cheek rather than an accurate representation of Far East police methods.
Another thing you as a viewer may find strange is the fact that there is nothing to the film but its plot. The characters, individual and not too cliched, apart from the Jackie Chan style Goon mob, are actually interesting and original but never really explored. You pick up that the main character is only a cop because it suits his temperament and that he never really goes home except to eat instant noodles.
What is impressive is the sheer style and technical achievement this film is. Im not talking Matrix style effects or something, I'm talking about making the best of what they have on a limited budget. As far as story goes, you understand and know the bare minimum, but I suppose that is realistic in police work and that you never see the master plan or crime network, its all about individuals who are only responsible for themselves.
Nowhere to Hide is to cop movies what Blade Runner is, to Manga cartoons what Mortal Combat was and to plot what a Police Academy movie is, but it is none the less good and frankly I dont regret seeing it. Not for the easily bored.
I have seen no publicity on this film but I don't think that it takes itself to seriously, a lot of it is presented tongue in cheek rather than an accurate representation of Far East police methods.
Another thing you as a viewer may find strange is the fact that there is nothing to the film but its plot. The characters, individual and not too cliched, apart from the Jackie Chan style Goon mob, are actually interesting and original but never really explored. You pick up that the main character is only a cop because it suits his temperament and that he never really goes home except to eat instant noodles.
What is impressive is the sheer style and technical achievement this film is. Im not talking Matrix style effects or something, I'm talking about making the best of what they have on a limited budget. As far as story goes, you understand and know the bare minimum, but I suppose that is realistic in police work and that you never see the master plan or crime network, its all about individuals who are only responsible for themselves.
Nowhere to Hide is to cop movies what Blade Runner is, to Manga cartoons what Mortal Combat was and to plot what a Police Academy movie is, but it is none the less good and frankly I dont regret seeing it. Not for the easily bored.