On the Edge 2006 English Subtitle

Dramatic examination of an undercover cop's post-assignment life. Good performances and solid direction highlight this triad-themed downer, though the film does end rather anticlimactically. Those expecting cinematic Infernal Affairs thrills will be disappointed, but On the Edge is effective enough to be worthwhile.

Infernal Affairs revived the theme of undercover cops in Hong Kong cinema. Unlike Infernal Affairs, which highlights the battle between an undercover cop and his counterpart mole in the police force, On the Edge explores the complex psyche of a former undercover cop returning to normal duty. Nick Cheung (Election) takes up the challenging role of the conflicted police officer, bringing out the confusion and agony of a man On the Edge. Francis Ng and Anthony Wong, who also appears with Nick Cheung in the long-anticipated Johnnie To movie Exiled, offer wonderful supporting performances. Herman Yau's solid direction is, of course, crucial to this tension-filled drama. Herman Yau has made many under-the-radar low-budget movies, but some of his works, such as the graphical The Untold Story (also starring Anthony Wong) and the humanitarian From the Queen to the Chief Executive, have received much critical acclaim. On The Edge is another serious, quality film from Yau.

Undercover police officer Harry (Nick Cheung) resumes duty as an average cop after turning in triad leader Dark (Francis Ng). He then gets partnered with Lung (Anthony Wong), a tough veteran cop who often harasses gangsters, that is, Harry's former friends. Harry's triad buddies, like Mini B (Derek Tsang), want nothing to do with a traitor, and his girlfriend Cat (Rain Li) end their relationship because he is a cop. Meanwhile his police colleagues equally distrust him, suspecting that he is still working for the wrong side. Facing hostility from all sides, Harry is on the verge of falling over the edge.

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