Bullets Over Summer

1999 [CN]

Action / Crime / Drama

3
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 77%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 77% · 250 ratings
IMDb Rating 6.7/10 10 925 925

undercover cop surveillance triads

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Plot summary

Plainclothes policemen Brian and Mike use an elderly woman's apartment for surveillance, hoping to catch a fugitive gangster. They develop a warm relationship with their hostess, whom they call "granny." Meanwhile, each man develops a romantic relationship: Brian with a strange wandering teenage girl, and Mike with a pregnant woman at the dry cleaning shop. When the gangster returns to his flat, Brian and Mike are forced into an explosive confrontation.

Director

Wilson Yip Photo
Wilson Yip

Top cast

Louis Koo Photo
Louis Koo as Brian
Shui Ting Ng Photo
Shui Ting Ng as
Roderick Lam Photo
Roderick Lam as Criminal
Yiu-Ming Lee Photo
Yiu-Ming Lee as Venom
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850.22 MB
1280*720
Chinese 2.0
NR
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24 fps
1 hr 32 min
Seeds 1
1.7 GB
1920*1080
Chinese 5.1
NR
Subtitles us  
24 fps
1 hr 32 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Giuseppe_Silecchia 8 / 10

An unexpected blend of action, humor, and heart

Bullets Over Summer, directed by Wilson Yip, is a refreshingly unique take on the buddy-cop genre, blending action, humor, and heartfelt moments with surprising finesse. Set against the gritty backdrop of Hong Kong, the film stands out not only for its high-stakes police narrative but also for its tender exploration of human connections in unlikely circumstances.The story follows Brian and Mike, two detectives staking out a fugitive gangster from the cozy apartment of an elderly woman, portrayed with warmth and charm. Their interactions with her bring unexpected depth and heart to the plot, offering moments of levity and introspection amidst the tension. The dynamic between the two cops, portrayed with chemistry and nuance, adds layers to their characters, moving beyond the typical archetypes of the genre.Wilson Yip's direction is deft, seamlessly weaving the action sequences with quieter, emotionally charged moments. The film's pacing is brisk yet balanced, allowing each subplot-whether it's the detectives' growing bond with their hostess or their respective romantic entanglements-to resonate without feeling rushed or underdeveloped. The script, co-written by Yip and Matt Chow, strikes a delicate balance between humor, drama, and action, ensuring the film remains engaging from start to finish.The cinematography captures the urban vibrancy of Hong Kong while juxtaposing it with the intimacy of the apartment setting, creating a visual dichotomy that mirrors the film's thematic duality. The action sequences are well-choreographed, but it's the quieter moments-marked by genuine warmth and character development-that leave a lasting impression.Bullets Over Summer is a standout entry in the action-comedy genre, elevating itself with its heartfelt storytelling and memorable characters. It's a film that surprises and delights, offering much more than its premise suggests.Rating: 8/10 - A charming and action-packed film with unexpected emotional depth.
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Reviewed by NIXFLIX-DOT-COM 7 / 10

Francis Ng Is Spectacular

BULLETS OVER SUMMER and COLOUR OF TRUTH adds proof to my theory that any film where either Francis Ng or Anthony Wong has a major role can't be bad.

BULLETS stars Ng as a lonely cop who finds meaning in life when he meets a pregnant young woman while on a stake-out. The cop and robbers angle is an afterthought, since it's the characters that make this movie.

An effectively sympathetic drama that is nevertheless buoyed by some sudden violence between the cops and the bad guys. The ending is classic Heroic Bloodshed stuff, and many Westerners will find it a bit puzzling. Those used to Hong Kong cinema won't be at all surprised.

7 out of 10.

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