Her Fatal Ways
Her Fatal Ways

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Her Fatal Ways

1990
Movie
100 min
Cantonese

Cheng Shih-Nan is a Mainland inspector who journeys to Hong Kong with her assistant and cousin Hsiou Sheng to deliver a ruthless criminal. But the bad guy escapes, meaning Shih-Nan and Hsiou Sheng are now stuck in capitalist Hong Kong for an extended stay! A flag-waving supporter of the Communist Party, Shih-Nan marvels at the “decadent” lifestyle of her Hong Kong counterpart, Inspector Wu Kei Kuo. But despite the culture clash, the two disparate cops find the common ground they need to dispense justice – and even discover something akin to romance! But will the Party approve?

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Ching Siu-tungGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Sibelle Hu reprises her role as Madam Wu, a no-nonsense police captain, in this installment of the 'Madam Wu' series. This time, she teams up with the equally formidable officer Fong (Moon Lee) to take down a dangerous international drug cartel. The women face off against a ruthless female assassin and a host of other dangerous criminals, leading to explosive action sequences and high-stakes confrontations.

Critical Reception

Her Fatal Ways was generally well-received by fans of Hong Kong action cinema, praised for its energetic fight choreography and strong female leads. While not a critical darling in the traditional sense, it delivered on the expectations of the genre, offering a satisfying blend of action and drama. The film is considered a notable entry in the era of female-led action films from Hong Kong.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its thrilling action sequences and impressive fight choreography.

  • Celebrated for its strong, capable female protagonists.

  • A solid entry in the Hong Kong action genre, especially for fans of female-led crime thrillers.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's exciting action and the charisma of its lead actresses, Sibelle Hu and Moon Lee. Fans appreciate the straightforward plot and the high-octane set pieces that are characteristic of Hong Kong action films from the period.

Fun Fact

The film is part of the 'Madam Wu' film series, which began in 1988, and stars Sibelle Hu in her iconic role as the tough police captain.

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