Actor Andy Lau is a fan favorite among many Asian cinema lovers, and his latest appearance in Alan Yuen‘s directorial debut, Firestorm, is proof of that. The film was a box office holiday hit last year with mixed-to-positive reviews and is now making its way to the U.S. this fall, courtesy of Well Go USA.
Anyone in the mood for some Asian cinema? Then Lincoln Center is your place to be this summer, host to the usual wide array of films ranging from classic to contemporary projects. A few of them are currently upcoming in certain parts of the globe in one form or another. Hopefully you can attend this event yourself this month and see what all the fuss is about.
If you’ve been following the updates on writer/director Alan Yuen‘s latest film, Firestorm, chances are you have gotten a pretty good foothold of just how phenomenal the reviews have been. There already plenty of trailers and behind-the-scenes bits floating online discussing the film and its key story, characters and riveting action and stunt sequences by coordinator Chin Kar-Lok. Furthermore, the word is that the film is turning out to be one of lead actor/producer Andy Lau‘s best within the past year.
One can only hope this film makes its way overseas to other countries in the very, VERY near future. But until then, the film will make its way to 2D/3D screens in Hong Kong on December 19th, with a week-early premiere on the 12th in China, and Austrailia-the latter being where residents currently qualify for Twitchfilm’s new contest for five free double passes to see the film. (That contest ends in three days, so make haste and click HERE.)
Firestorm also stars Gordon Lam, Hu Jun, Yao Chen, Ray Lui, and Michael Wong, with appearances by Kenny Wong, Oscar Leung and Cheung Kwok Keung.
SYNOPSIS:
A storm is heading to the city, and with it comes another occurrence so destructive, it vows to bring down everything it touches.
A crew of seasoned criminals led by the notorious Nam (Hu Jun), armed with high-powered weapons, pulls off another smooth and violent armored car heist in broad daylight in a crowded street. Whoever tries to get in their way, they will show no mercy. This puts the police force to shame and humiliation.
A hardboiled senior police inspector Lui (Andy Lau), hot on the trails of Nam and his tight crew, determines to put an end to this madness that causes the lives of innocent people. But he soon comes face to face with the cruel reality that the usual police tactics are too futile to send these armed thieves behind bars.
Extreme crime requires extreme justice, even if it means crossing his moral line. Tou (Gordon Lam), an ex-con desperate to leave his criminal past behind, volunteers to be Lui’s snitch in exchange for a fresh start with her girlfriend Bing (Yao Chen). But little does he know what hellish situation he’s getting himself into.
While Nam is putting together his next big score, the two colliding forces from both sides of the law, each at the top of their games, will soon face their archenemies.
As Lui’s hunt heats up, their ultimate confrontation is about to take place on the streets.
As the storm passes through and the dust settles, whoever survives can hardly cope with its horrifying aftermath.
Firestorm – Trailer 5
Writer and director Alan Yuen‘s latest directorial debut, the $20 million dollar action drama, Firestorm, is expected to kick off the ScreenSingapore Film Festival at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel on December 4 before its Hong Kong release on the 19th. And we now have two new behind-the-scenes clips to help get you in on the action.
Tons of new poster art, photos and a third trailer have been made available online ahead of writer/director Alan Yuen‘s upcoming film, Firestorm. Starring Andy Lau as a cop on a desperate manhunt for a ruthless criminal and his network, the latest cop thriller from Edko Films will premiere domestically on December 19 for a 2D and 3D release.
Writer/director Alan Yuen puts out his next action thriller, Firestorm, this December with lead actor and producer Andy Lau, who plays a cop on a desperate manhunt for a ruthless criminal and his network. September saw the unveiling of the film’s new poster art, in addition to the airing of the first trailer for the US $20M feature, to which you can view the latest trailer from Edko Films via their Youtube.
New promotional images are out for Rob-B-Hood scribe, director Alan Yuen‘s upcoming action thriller, Firestorm. The images so far include 2 new posters and a banner featuring lead actor Andy Lau (Switch, Blind Detective), who is said to be producing with EDKO Films head Bill Kong, who is also overseeing the production of Roy Chow’s Wong Fei Hung flick, Rise Of A Legend.
According to further reports from Jayne Stars, Firestorm will have all the trimmings of an electrifying action thriller showcasing Lau as a cop who conditionally employs his childhood friend and ex-convict to infiltrate the elusive ringleader of a notorious criminal gang. The film is reportedly set to release by 2014, with Hu Jun, Gordon Lam and Yao Chen also starring.
Stay tuned for more updates.
UPDATE: Watch the new trailer below