Young and Dangerous (1996)

Young and Dangerous (1996)
Starring: Ekin Cheng, Jordan Chan, Gigi Lai, Francis Ng

Description: Five young hoodlums are trying to move up in the Triad ladder and faces many obstacles to move in the Hung Hing Society. The first installment of the famous triad film that glorifies the gang life in Hong Kong.

My Review: As you may know, I haven't been able to rent any new movies at least in the last several days, so I'm continuing to watch my movie collection mainly old films. Today I'm going to watch the Young and Dangerous films, the popular gangster film of the 90s. This may have been the first breakthrough in Hong Kong gangster films that made gang life a great profession. Chan Ho Nam (Ekin Cheng) are young hoodlums that are planning to move up in the gang life, but in the process of the so called corporate ladder. There are many obstacles that he and his gang need to face including loyalty, betrayal, and trust. This movie is entertaining and there's a great plot to this film that portrays brotherhood. The style by this film shows the newer generation side of Hong Kong triads. The clothes are different and the trend for hair dye has begun as well. I guess the main message to the kids is that this is a great film, but please don't get influence by actually join the triads. Since this movie actually has five installments, you know that this triad film is popular in many ways. This may have been the last great triad film in the 90s, but hopefully there are more of these type of films to watch for entertainment purposes.

Overall: 10 out of 10. An entertaining movie about triad lifestyles, but please don't get influence by it.