"Hard Boiled" (1992) Review

    Hard Boiled is a technical masterpiece. The practical effects alone are a good enough reason to watch. 

    The effects hooked me, and I stayed for the great acting, the impressive cinematography and the cheesy detective story tropes that tickle my brain in the right ways. 

    I really want to watch some of John Woo's other works, (because apparently, he went on to make Face/Off??) I like his style.

    Oh, and the score is fantastic too.





    TL;DR - Basically, this movie knows what it is, and does a great job at it.

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