Tokyo Raiders

Japanese and Chinese action teams got together to make this spy film. Some of the best movie martial artists of the time have their time in a James Bond romp set to Calypso music. Yes, it sounds crazy but it really works! Understand, this isn't a movie you watch for deep meaning. You watch it for the action that's carried by a loose storyline. The Calypso music really makes the fight sequences work. It's also a light-hearted movie where you can tell the cast was enjoying the shoot.If you want a fun action movie do not pass this up.

easy and light.

Tokyo Raiders is a delightful cross between a modern Chinese martial arts film and the wonderful character of the American classics:Our Man Flint/In Like Flint, making use of good camera angles and an assortment of spy gadgets.The acting is well done, and the cast well selected. There is a terrific balance between the heroes and always a little bit of a question as to who is on what side. My only complaint about the film is that there is not already a sequel.

Very fun movie! Lots of twists and turns and good effects.

This movie is in Cantonese and some Japanese with English subtitles. Story takes place in Japan, where a girlfriend from Hong Kong is looking for her Japanese boyfriend who was supposed to marry her in Las Vegas (USA), but never showed up. He turns out to be a spy for the CIA sent to Japan to gather intelligence on a Japanese gang leader that the Japanese can't seem to collect enough evidence to put away. Tony Leung Chiu-Wai plays a character who acted like he was a private investigator from Hong Kong, but is actually a Japanese government agent who was sent to uncover the disappearance of the CIA Japanese agent. Unknown to the girlfriend, her wealthy father sends a body guard to protect his daughter, but he acted like he was the boyfriend's architect seeking his final payment for the new apartment the boyfriend had paid to built.Overall, the film is action packed with fight scenes, but the story is a bit weak and confusing at first when none of the characters were established. It wasn't until you reach the middle of the movie to know who was who in the story. The movie tried to add some humor into the story, but it didn't quite work. If you want a story, you will be confused, but if you are looking for fight scenes, you can enjoy the movie. Big HK actors, but too bad they couldn't have a stronger story.

Actors are a little old. but still a good / cute / funny film

Listen. When this movie came out, it was everything that I thought the modern Hong Kong was all about. Ekin Cheng was on a hot streak of movies, Tony Leung was as well. And then there was Kelly Chen. Sweet goodness, Kelly Chen. Whenever you saw the name Jingle Ma attached, you knew style was going to be infused not just in filming, but every other aspect as well. I could go on, but you need to be watching this.

When I saw it many years ago for the first time, I thought it was amazing. Then I bought it and thought it was terrible. It really is a poorly made film but the upside is hot, kick a$$, female private detectives. An Asian Charlies Angels on steroids and a little funny. You'll probably never get the opportunity to see it on cable, so you'll have to buy it. If the price is right and you appreciate movies, so bad that they're good, you may get a kick out of it ;)

Great for any Leung Chiu Wai fan. Storyline not that great, but it's what was expected for this film. Light entertainment, light comedy.

Un film à l'intrigue un peu complexe avec un humour décalé qui va satisfaire les amateurs du genre de film. L'action se déroule au coeur de Tokyo où vous pourrez au passage y découvrir cette merveilleuse ville. Tony Leung et Eking Cheng manient le kung-fu plutôt bien et les chorégraphies sont du plus bel effet. Personnellement, j'ai apprécié ce film qui n'a pas pris une ride et que je voulais absolument revoir.

Ich habe selten bei einem Film soviel schmunzeln müssen, wie bei Tokyo Raiders. Die Darsteller überraschen mit gekonnter Situationskomik und die deutsche Fassung steht der chinesischen in Sachen Wortwitz in nichts nach. Neben vielen leichtbekleideten Japanerinnen/Chinesinnen stechen vor allem die überragenden Kampfszenen - die außergewöhnlich gefilmt sind - und die verschachtelte Story heraus. Erst kurz vor Schluss durchschaut man das komplexe Beziehungsgeflecht der Charaktere.Die anfänglich für einen asiatischen Film ungewöhnliche Musik mit spanischem Einklang mausert sich nach einigen Minuten hinhören zum absoluten Kult. Leider musste ich feststellen, dass es zu diesem Film keinen kaufbaren Soundtrack gibt.Die Extras auf der DVD sind durchaus sehenswert. Vor allem das MakingOf hat mich besonders positiv überrascht, weil diese mich normalerweise eher nerven als fesseln.Super Film - nicht nur für Fans vom asiatischen Kino.

I finally have the original language of this movie! Love it!

Humour, intrigue, Kung fu et sentiments. Un très beau film chinois dont l'action se situe à Tokyo, avec en prime de très belles vue de la mégapôle. 96 minutes garantis satisfait.