18 March 2024

The Touch

 

The Touch 2002

  • Director: Peter Pau
    • Seen by this director: Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon
  • Based on the book: no
  • Cast: Michelle Yeoh, Ben Chaplin, Richard Roxburgh, Brandon Chang, Margaret Wang
  • Personal “oh yeah him/her” reaction, i.e. have seen this actor in:
    • Michelle Yeoh – Everything Everywhere All At Once, Last Christmas, Sunshine, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Tomorrow Never Dies
    • Ben Chaplin – The Children Act, Snowden, Cinderella, Birthday Girl, Remains of the Day 
    • Richard Roxburgh – Elvis, Hacksaw Ridge, Moulin Rouge
  •  Why? Michelle Yeoh
  • Seen: 14 March 2024 

       Yin (Yeoh) and her brother (Chang) are renowned acrobats. Eric (Chaplin) is a master thief who has stolen a sacred relic but instead of giving it to his boss (Roxburgh) he gives it to his ex-lover, Yin.

       The film got almost unanimously bad reviews but I want to see Michelle Yeoh. Indeed, she’s the only asset the film offers. Well, also Chaplin’s handsome charm. Otherwise it’s mostly just a kung foo crouching tigers stolen treasure mishmash.

       But quite entertaining. And Yeoh is an impressive acrobat and kick fighter.

       So, no, it’s not very good. But I’ve seen worse. The Girl Power is cool.

       What’s this? Do I actually like it? 

3* of 5  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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