It seems like during the nineties someone in Hong Kong decided to make a live-action Wicked City adaptation. What could go wrong, right?
Well I’m here to give it you and break it down (lightly). The movie is mediocre. It’s bland. The effects leave a lot to be desired and the lighting is very, very, obnoxious.
First, if you’re looking for just a live version of the classic WICKED CITY then you’re going to be disappointed. Here in this version – there are no demons, they are reptoids (?) might as well give a credit to Zachariah Sitchin and the Anunnaki. The actors are basic two dimensional cut outs. The action is pretty entertaining; in fact the action is the one cool thing going on in this film if you can understand what the hell is going on. Now about that lighting- dear lord, geez luweez. Mood lighting gone wrong; there’s so much blue in this film that if I was any more intoxicated I’d probably mistake this for a Smurf film. The overdubbing is bad as well.
It’s so bad, it is almost charming. Split Second (1992) is sci-fi B movie starring Rutget Hauer and although completely unrelated to this film is a much better film in terms of aesthetics, story, mood, humor, editing and action. So, I didn’t like it. It is recommended to just go watch the original anime (tentacle scene included). I didn’t enjoy it. However that doesn’t all yous can’t get a good chuckle while watching this movie while under quarantine.
So, until next week – Keep your fingers on that REWIND BUTTON.
