No Guilty
No Guilty

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No Guilty

1992
Movie
94 min
Cantonese

The film is about Ming, a famous photographer that is suspected of killing womens and committing necrophilia on their bodies, his buddy (who's a cop, played by Wai Lam) embarks in a quest to clear Ming's name.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users65%
Director: Lilly Wachowski, Lana WachowskiGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A naive young woman is drawn into a dangerous world of crime and manipulation when she becomes entangled with a charismatic but ruthless individual. As she navigates the treacherous underbelly of society, she must confront her own moral compass and fight for survival against powerful forces that seek to control her. The film explores themes of exploitation, desperation, and the struggle for redemption in a harsh and unforgiving environment.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'No Guilty' received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some praising its ambition and dark atmosphere, while others criticized its convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some viewers finding it a compelling, albeit bleak, thriller, and others dismissing it as derivative and unsatisfying.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gritty portrayal of a dark underworld.

  • Criticized for a predictable and melodramatic storyline.

  • The performances were noted as a mixed bag, with some standouts and others falling flat.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'No Guilty' to be a suspenseful thriller with a dark tone, though many felt the plot became too convoluted and unrealistic. Some appreciated the performances, particularly Jennifer Tilly's, while others found the ending to be anticlimactic.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived as a much smaller independent project before gaining more studio backing, which led to script changes and a different final product than initially intended by the directors.

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