Movie

They Came to Rob Hong Kong

1989 · 98 min

A goofy, fast-paced caper full of slapstick and chaotic heist antics that never takes itself seriously.

Overview: A bungling gang of criminal mercenaries arrives from the Chinese mainland on a mission for a mysterious evil mastermind, only to discover that their shady new employer has set them all up for a fall.
How it feels: Absurd, light, campy and satirical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Crime, deception, class, identity
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Full breakdown

Tone: absurdstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: crime
deception
class
identity
friendship
Places: big city
road trip
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild