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Expect the Unexpected

1998 · 90 min

A tense, gritty Hong Kong crime thriller with bursts of dark humor and sudden violence, keeping you on edge.

Overview: Bumbling mainland crooks mess up a jewelry heist. Two cops serious Ken and jokey Sam investigate but mix up these amateurs with dangerous mainland robbers in the neighborhood.
How it feels: Tense, dark, satirical and cynical. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Crime, deception, violence, betrayal
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: crime
deception
violence
betrayal
justice
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild