Cold Blood Warm Heart
Cold Blood Warm Heart

Cold Blood Warm Heart

1996TV ShowEndedMandarin

Bong (Adam Cheng) blamed Sing (Kwan Hoi San) for abandoning his mother and refused to acknowledge him as his father even he was one of the richest men in town. He loved and admired his foster father Kin (Bow Fong), who was a retired cop. He and his brother Lap (Gallen Lo) followed Kin’s footsteps and joined the force. Bong’s half-brother Kei (Poon Chi Man) was involved in a murder case and Bong in turn got suspended since his superior Kin (Julian Cheung) suspected he was Kei’s conspirator. Fortunately, he was proved innocent by Hang (Eddie Cheung)......

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes89%
Metacritic70/100
Google Users85%
Director: Wallace ShawnGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A shy, timid accountant named Sam is constantly overlooked and underestimated by everyone around him. When he becomes entangled in a dangerous situation involving a dangerous gangster and his moll, Sam finds himself in a desperate fight for survival. To protect himself and the woman he cares about, he must shed his meek persona and embrace a much more ruthless side.

Critical Reception

Coldblooded was a critical darling, praised for its dark humor, sharp dialogue, and surprisingly effective performances from its ensemble cast. Reviewers highlighted Wallace Shawn's unique blend of vulnerability and menace, as well as the film's stylish direction and unpredictable narrative. It was noted as an independent film that defied easy categorization, offering a fresh take on crime and character studies.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its witty and darkly comedic script.
  • Applauded for Wallace Shawn's compelling and nuanced performance.
  • Celebrated for its stylish direction and unpredictable plot twists.

Google audience: Audiences enjoyed the film's unique sense of humor and its surprising turns, finding Wallace Shawn's performance a standout. Some viewers found the pacing a bit slow at times, but overall it was well-received for its originality.

Fun Fact

Wallace Shawn, who wrote and starred in the film, originally conceived the story as a more traditional gangster film before evolving it into the darkly comedic character study it became.

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