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So Close

8 Ratings: 3.4

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Corey Yuen was the action director. A crooked businessman hires a high-tech professional assassin team of two sisters to kill his elder brother. Fearing exposure by an undercover policewoman who has been shadowing the sisters, the businessman … see full wiki

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Cast: Shu Qi, Zhao Wei, Candy Lo, Karen Mok, Yasuaki Kurata, Song Seung-heon, see all

Director: Corey Yuen

Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Release Date: August 22, 2002

MPAA Rating: R

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review by einhverfr. June 05, 2011

Fascinating, even feminine action movie.

So I bought this movie because I am a bit of a fan of Shu Qi. I didn't know what to expect. What I found was a deeply fascinating movie, and while I didn't find it as emotionally powerful as some other positive reviewers, I thought it provided a fascinating look into another culture as well as an insightful critique of gender roles in the modern world. This is mixed with three gorgeous Asian women carrying guns and engaging in martial arts battles. The premise … more

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review by woopak_the_thrill. June 15, 2009

posted in ASIANatomy

3 ½ Stars: Stylish, SEXY And Hard-Hitting! Action Director Corey Yuen Pulls it Off!

SO CLOSE is directed by renowned action choreographer; Corey Yuen (Transporter). Corey is a sought after action director with his fresh style and cool attitude. (He isn't as renowned as the legendary Yuen Woo-ping but he's close). "So Close" may give an impression that it is a "Charlie's Angels" knock-off and while it does look inspired by the idea, it successfully sidesteps that boundary and turned out to be one of the most entertaining flicks I've seen back … more

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review by MzJen_2_review. February 06, 2008

posted in Movie Hype

A perfect example on why looks can be deceiving

I admire woman who can hold there own and this film says it all. While watching this I couldn't help but to think of Charlies Angels plus the opening scene with Lynn easily marks out the style of this film. "So Close" revolves around a computer program that can hack all the security cameras on earth. Developed by their dad, the program was inherited by Shu Qi and Vicky Zhao after his death, and rather than sell it and make lots of money, they use it to become career assassins - follow your dreams! … more

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