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Infernal Affairs
Infernal Affairs

Infernal Affairs

December 12, 2002
1h 40m
Drama
Action
Thriller
Crime
Mystery
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100
Audience
78/100
Story
78/100
Acting
83/100
Cinematography
85/100
Soundtrack
75/100

Chan Wing Yan, a young police officer, has been sent undercover as a mole in the local mafia. Lau Kin Ming, a young mafia member, infiltrates the police force. Years later, their older counterparts, Chen Wing Yan and Inspector Lau Kin Ming, respectively, race against time to expose the mole within their midst.

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Details

Director
Alan Mak Siu-Fai, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
Cast
Tony Leung, Andy Lau, Eric Tsang Chi-Wai, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Kelly Chen, Sammi Cheng Sau-Man, Elva Hsiao Ya-Hsuan, Chapman To Man-Chat, Gordon Lam Ka-Tung, Shawn Yue Man-Lok
Release Date
December 12, 2002
Production
Media Asia Films, Basic Pictures

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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Mo
MovieCritic
Critic
December 15, 2023🇺🇸 US
90/100

An outstanding film that delivers on all fronts. The performances are stellar, and the direction is impeccable. Highly recommended for fans of the genre.

Story: 92Acting: 95Cinematography: 88Soundtrack: 85
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FilmFan123
User
December 10, 2023🇬🇧 GB
98/100

Absolutely loved it! The story kept me engaged from start to finish, and the visuals were breathtaking. One of the best I've seen this year.

Story: 97Acting: 99Cinematography: 99Soundtrack: 96
Ci
CinemaExpert
Critic
December 5, 2023🇫🇷 FR
70/100

While the film has its moments, it falls short in some areas. The pacing is uneven, but the strong performances make up for it somewhat.

Story: 65Acting: 80Cinematography: 75Soundtrack: 60

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