Limbo is a 2021- 2022 film that was directed by Cheang Pou soi and stars Gordon Lam, Cya liu, Mason Lee, with Japanese actor Hiroyuki Ikeuchi. The film was a success as it debuted in the top ten at the Hong Kong box office. Many audiences in and outside Hong Kong praised the film for it's presentation of location through black and white.
A police officer suffers after the death of his wife during an accident. The girl who killed his wife is still living in the streets and the officer wants revenge but must catch a murder who kills females then cuts off their hands......
Limbo is a film that uses atmosphere to express artistic impression. The whole film was filmed using a black and white filter that makes the story feel bleak or raw to the viewer. Think along the lines of films such as Sin City.(another film that was filmed in comic book black and white.) Everything about this film is really something to behold as a piece of art cinema. The city of Hong Kong is shown as a straight garbage dump. Back alleys are filled with trash bags for crack heads to lay on. You get this sight a whole lot during limbo however, something about the sight is somewhat mystifying. It's kinda like a fever dream where you wake up in a cold sweat. Still, the story itself is simple so you can enjoy the well balanced blend both features. Most of the events of the film run on bittersweet emotions that will make your hair stand up and even kinda sad. Limbo is a solid film that will leave you satisfied. Maybe even craving more films to be like Limbo.
Performances were like a fresh coat of paint on the black canvas which is this film. I forgot that Mason Lee was in The Hangover 2. He does amazing in this film as a side character. Gordon Lam is the star that leads this whole production. Enough said.
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