Peace Hotel
Peace Hotel

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Peace Hotel

1995
Movie
90 min
Cantonese

After his wife's murder, Ping sets up a Peace Hotel to act as a sanctuary for anyone who needs protecting. One day, a mysterious woman shows up who seeks shelter from a gang hunting her. Vowing to never turn anyone away, Ping must decide whether to help the women or risk confronting the gang.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Wai-Kai LamGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

In 1930s Shanghai, a dangerous assassin named Lai Fu is framed for a murder he didn't commit and becomes a fugitive. To escape his pursuers, he takes refuge in a hotel, inadvertently turning it into a battleground. As the situation escalates, Lai Fu must fight his way out while protecting innocent civilians caught in the crossfire.

Critical Reception

Peace Hotel received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. While the action sequences and performances, particularly from Aaron Kwok, were often praised, some found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven. It is generally considered a stylish, albeit somewhat flawed, entry in the Hong Kong action genre of the 1990s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic action sequences and a charismatic lead performance by Aaron Kwok.

  • Criticized for a sometimes confusing narrative and inconsistent pacing.

  • Visually stylish with a strong sense of atmosphere, characteristic of Hong Kong action films of the era.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely documented for this film, but general sentiment points to appreciation for the action and Kwok's portrayal, with some viewers finding the story less compelling.

Fun Fact

The film was released during a period of significant output for Hong Kong action cinema, aiming to capitalize on the popularity of its stars and the genre.

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ColinJ

ColinJ

Visually lavish wannabe John Woo western. The cast is great but the meandering story and overuse of 'blur-fu' (obligatory in HK cinema at the time) make this a less than stellar 'farewell' film from Chow Yun-Fat to Asian film-making. ...