Director Dante Lam alternates between syrupy family melodrama and exhilarating, edge-of-your-seat chases in
The Viral Factor, an intense thriller that makes up for its distinct lack of originality by delivering smartly directed, expertly paced action for two solid hours. With prominent themes of family estrangement, honorable thieves, and police corruption often overshadowing the central plot,
The Viral Factor sports all the telltale tropes of your typical Honk Kong action flick. But Lam’s stylistic, occasionally surreal flourishes elevate this ambitious effort well above the average shoot-’em-up, resulting in a wild ride that brings to mind vintage Joh...
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2012
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