Fresh
The film's violence erupts in rare, staccato bursts, all the more horrifying for coming out of nowhere.
Ty Burr, Boston Globe
Election 2
Even a criminal can serve his country.
2006 · 1h 32m · Unrated
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Directed by
Johnnie To
Overview
As election time nears, current Triad chairman Lok faces competition from his godsons. At the same time, Jimmy looks to increase his business relations with mainland China.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
96%
Tomatometer
Fresh
If Machiavelli's The Prince and Sun Tzu's The Art of War translate to other centuries and cultures, so might Election and Triad Election.
Bill Stamets, Chicago Sun-Times
Fresh
[Director To's] talent for documentary-style realism and navigating complex political systems sets him apart, though his nationalism puts him squarely in the mainstream.
Robert K. Elder, Chicago Tribune
Fresh
The moviea(TM)s most powerful component is political.
Ben Kenigsberg, Time Out
Fresh
This remains a well-crafted genre movie, and one that promises further developments in its final scene.
Terry Lawson, Detroit Free Press
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