Throbs with action, suspense and a seductive rhythm all its own.
80
The Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporter
Driven by two great performances surrounded by solid supporting acts, Infernal Affairs is the rare testosterone movie that is also mature and thoughtful.
80
VarietyDerek Elley
VarietyDerek Elley
Pic is superbly honed at both script and performance levels, with character taking precedence over action.
80
Village VoiceDennis Lim
Village VoiceDennis Lim
Spins in place with aplomb, generating exponentially more vertiginous doublings with each sweaty-palmed set piece.
75
PremiereGlenn Kenny
PremiereGlenn Kenny
This is a real grabber.
75
New York PostV.A. Musetto
New York PostV.A. Musetto
Overflows with psychological intrigue, something often missing from such offerings.
70
NewsweekDavid Ansen
NewsweekDavid Ansen
Expect to be confused for 10 minutes. Then sit back and enjoy the ride.
The directors, Andrew Lau and Alan Mak, manage to convince us that we have witnessed an action movie, although in fact the quantity of violence is so minimal that, under Hong Kong law, Infernal Affairs barely qualifies as a motion picture.