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Johnny To (FULLTIME KILLER) directs this Hong Kong action film noir that takes place one dangerous night on the streets where the police tactical unit (PTU) are assigned to pa...Read more
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The movie is violent, kind of strange, and might not really ring true to non-Hong Kong audiences, but this release from Genius Entertainment has a commentary that helps a lot,...Read more
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I love the movie, I decided to buy it when I seen it advertised on a dvd I was watching. I love action movies and this was one of the best. I own over 3000 movies. I don't wat...Read more

PTU: Police Tactical Unit (DVD, 2008)

Johnny To, Lam Suet, Simon Yam|Theatrical release: 2004 | Rating: Not Rated

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Johnny To (FULLTIME KILLER) directs this Hong Kong action film noir that takes place one dangerous night on the streets where the police tactical unit (PTU) are assigned to patrol. With shadowy alleyways, dingy restaurants, and seedy video game arcades setting the scene for the constantly violent action, PTU is a street war between police and underground thugs. Sergeant Lo (Lam Suet) cruises on his own, while groups of other police officers scan the streets, beating and brutalizing punk kids who report directly to the major thugs Ponytail, Bald Head, and Eye Ball. Lo's main problem is that he has lost his police-issue handgun and he badly wants it back. He follows any leads available trying to find it, even if it means betraying his fellow officers and making a deal with the thugs. A brutal film that nonetheless has moments of absurd comic relief--Lo slips on a banana peel while in pursuit of punks not once but twice--PTU is another solid contribution to To's entertaining repertoire of Hong Kong action flicks.This movie screened in October 2003 as part of the 41st New York Film Festival organized by the Film Society of Lincoln Center.

Product Details
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Rating: Not Rated
  • Film Country: Hong Kong
  • UPC: 796019806398

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Genre:Sports/Recreation
Format:DVD
Region:Region 1

Credits
Director:Johnny To
Leading Role:Lam Suet, Simon Yam
eBay Product ID: EPID63965307
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"It's a terse exercise in modern day noir with a minimalist screenplay that gives Cheng Siu Keung, To's regular cinematographer, plenty of visual space to deploy some steely visuals."
Sight and Sound - Jamie Russell (08/01/2007)

4 stars out of 5 -- "In this fatalistic take on film noir, atmosphere, amorality and chance play a big part..."
Empire - Alan Morrison (09/01/2007)

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Teh Genius version

Created: 12/06/10
The movie is violent, kind of strange, and might not really ring true to non-Hong Kong audiences, but this release from Genius Entertainment has a commentary that helps a lot, and a set of wonderful interviews in the extras that help with understanding the process for the Hong Kong male lead, the Hong Kong female lead, and the Hong Kong director.

The movie is good, the extras are great, and they make this version worth buying over the versions without the interviews.
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I love the movie, I decided to buy it when I seen it advertised on a dvd I was watching. I love action movies and this was one of the best. I own over 3000 movies. I don't watch cable or regular tv. I love commerical free action.
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