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makes the U.S action film`s look tame

the film was one of chow`s best, all the sceens where great but the bit where in the church was cool two of them killing 20 bad guys. You have got to see this film

It's all out war cop againist gun smugglers!

Chow-Yun-Fat is a one man wrecking machine as "hard-ass" cop, Tequila! John Woo directs the non-stop shoot'em-up action. Though the length drags a little, it's still a great action movie.

by far the coolest pure adreniline pumping movie in years

Chow yun fat- a God !!!! Jon Woo- my second God!!!!! the action- awesome. words cannot describe my lovefor this movie. watch it as soon as possible!!!

Classic Action Movie

This is by far the best action movie ever made. John Woo has created a masterpiece of action and intensity. Chow Yun Fat is the most legendary action hero ever.

One Of The Greatest Action Flicks Ever

A non-stop rollercoaster ride that leaves the viewer almost as blown away as the bad-guys. OK so it's not a US film but don't let that put you off. It's worth watching for the mixture of comedy, good acting and direction and of course the cream of Worldwide action scenes.

Best Director and Action Movie Actors

John Woo + Chow Yun Fat with Tony Lieung - The best action movie ever made. If you like this one, you should also check "Once A Thief" - Chow Yun Fat with Leslie Cheung.

This movie is more than just action, it's art.

Hard Boiled offers more than a high body count, three foot muzzle flashes, and perfectly timed splattering blood, it shows off the epitome of John Woo. His many shots are works of art in and of themselves. No one can make a stroll into a library more exciting. The action scenes are more than dozens of guys running around shooting eachother; it is a well-choreographed dance. Hard Boiled is a perfect example of John Woo's "Ballistic Ballet." See this movie NOW!

brilliant

hard boiled action from the movie maestro John Wo

Fat kicks a** once again ... and this time even "harder" ...

[Movie : 4] [Features : 5] [Picture : 4] [Sound : 3] (Dolby Digital Mono

Superior action sequences; inferior structure.

Though one of director John Woo's cult favourites, Hard Boiled actually ranks on my list as his worst post-1986 Hong Kong film, even after the farcical Once a Thief.

Overlength is Hard Boiled's chief weakness. After spending over an hour in that hospital with flames all around and innumberable men in suits getting shot, it starts to get tiring. Chow Yun-fat is impeccable in the lead and Tony Leung Chiu-wai is excellent, though versatile actress Teresa Mo is wasted in a skin-deep supporting role.

The biggest thing to commend on this video release, however, is the dubbing. I speak both Cantonese and English, personally, and I can tell American viewers that the dubbed script is even better than the original, which sounded stilted (Philip Chan Yan-kin's lines were especially forced in the original). The dubbed voices were acting, not just translating (as in dubbed Jackie Chan movies such as the U.S. release Operation Condor, for example). This was one marvelous dubbing job, and a rare instance in which I would almost prefer the dubbed version to the subtitled. Kudos to Orion for doing the movie justice.

Brining aethetics to violence and meyhem

The notion of the "supercop" has been present in cinema for decades. But never before has it looked so beautiful as it does in John Woo's "Hard Boiled." Chow Yun Fat's terminator - like role provides a hero with more flaws than bullets. And that's a lot. But he's sympathetic and likeable. What a true action hero should be.

The Best Action movie ever!

I have yet to see a movie with more action, and more masterfully done than this. This film probably has the highest body count of any movie ever, but any red-blooded male will love this!

Hong Kong action at it's best!!!!

This is one of my favorite foriegn action films. It has spectacular action sequences.I suggest getting the english dubbed version so you can focus your attention on the scenes and not reading dialogue.

Lead-flying action at its best!

This movie embodies all I hold dear about Chinese cinema: they do not believe you must sacrifice story for the sake of action. This feature offers a great story along with jaw-dropping action (the first ten minutes alone will have you thinking you've walked in during the climax)!

Nonstop action from beginning to end.

This movie is what an "action movie" should be. One of the classics of the genre. Chow Yun Fat is outstanding in his role as the cop who could teach Dirty Harry what tough is. I would recommend this movie to anyone along with "The Killer".

jon woo done it again.

The best action film I had seen in a long time. From the beginning to the ending, the action was like a roller coaster going nonstop.

top-notch adrenalin, action, and directing !!!!

It's the hardest thing for a director and his cast to make the viewer feel as if they're actually a part of the movie when it's happening but in this case, mission accomplished. Woo demonstrates his gift for the cinema with this stirring and absorbing saga of a police vendetta against a ruthless gun-runner in modern-day Hong Kong. Woo has also often complained that Hollywood's incessant insurance and legal wranglings ruin the creativity and production of his work. After seeing "Hard-Boiled", definitely a triumph of Hong Kong film-making, one can only imagine the results Woo could achieve if the Hollywood merchants gave Woo the free hand he deserves.

Hard Boiled is a sleek, stylish action movie.

Hard Boiled is John Woo's last Hong Kong film, and it is a fitting finale indeed. With exquisite slow-motion, mesmerizing gunplay, and cold, efficient deadliness from Chow Yun-Fat and Tony Leung, this is a movie action buffs should all revere. The actors are more than capable, but as John Woo fans know, irrelevant things such as plot and character development take backseat to the blinding pyrotechnics and the incredible, breathtaking action sequences. Woo takes action to the next level with this movie, continuing his fine tradition of violent but graceful films. Those looking for a tear-jerking plot with pathetic characters and molasses pace need not apply. If, on the other hand, you relish fine action, rent (even buy) this one immediately. You will never look at action films the same.

Chow Yun Fat + John Woo = One of the best action movies

If you have never seen a Chow Yun Fat, or Hong Kong action movie then this is a good one to start with. Chow Yun Fat is the king of action movie stars (he is like the Jackie Chan of gun scenes) and when he and the best action movie director John Woo team up you know its going to be good. Hong Kong action movies are known for their slow motion choreographed gun scenes that are simply amazing, and this movie doesn't let you down. It's worth it, also if you like this one check out "The Killer", and "Full Contact"

You'll Never Look At A Morgue The Same Way Again...

John Woo- known stateside for his actioners "Broken Arrow" and "Face/Off" -tops himself with the violence here... if you like this one, check out "The Killer". Both feature Chow Yun-Fat, an iconic, charismatic presence unmatched by any contemporary actor working in the world today