No Such Person

The Hong Kong films released in 2024 ranked from worst to best, led by The Last Dance

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The Hong Kong films released in 2024 ranked from worst to best, led by The Last Dance

It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. Such was the unusually volatile nature of the Hong Kong film business in 2024 that both statements are certifiably correct when it comes to assessing the state of the city’s filmmaking industry. Right after we published our 2023 film ranking a year ago … Read more

No Such Person movie review: identity theft scams at heart of diverting Hong Kong mystery thriller with a no-name cast

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No Such Person movie review: identity theft scams at heart of diverting Hong Kong mystery thriller with a no-name cast

3/5 stars No Such Person is a rarity in Hong Kong cinema nowadays: a low-budget, purely commercial production with a no-name ensemble cast and minimal artistic flair whose producers nevertheless believe it can attract an audience with its attentive storytelling. Revolving around the nefarious activities that take place in an illegally-run subdivided apartment, the mystery … Read more