Yes, Madam!
Two unlucky thieves break into a just murdered man's hotel room and steal his passport, with a hidden microfilm, wanted by a triad boss. Two ass-kicking women cops—one Chinese, one British—are on the case.
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Plot Summary
A tough Hong Kong police detective and an FBI agent must team up to take down a ruthless crime syndicate. They pursue a gang that has stolen a valuable microfilm containing sensitive information, leading to a series of violent confrontations and elaborate fight sequences. The duo must overcome their differences and work together to retrieve the microfilm and stop the criminals.
Critical Reception
Yes, Madam! was a significant martial arts film that helped launch the careers of Michelle Yeoh and Cynthia Rothrock, becoming a cult classic. While criticized for a somewhat convoluted plot, its action sequences and the star power of its leads were widely praised, particularly by fans of the genre. It is recognized for its high-octane fights and impressive stunt work.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its groundbreaking action sequences and the chemistry between Yeoh and Rothrock.
- Noted for its fast-paced, well-choreographed fight scenes and stunts.
- Acknowledged as a key film in the Hong Kong action genre and for popularizing female martial arts stars.
Google audience: Audience reception is difficult to quantify due to limited aggregated data, but the film is generally remembered fondly by fans of 1980s Hong Kong action cinema for its exciting fights.
Fun Fact
This film was Michelle Yeoh's first starring role, and she performed many of her own stunts, which significantly boosted her profile in the action film industry.
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