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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 59.0 / 100
2017·Action / Adventure / Crime·1h 41m

THE BRINK

“Only Gold Can Be Trusted”

Reckless police inspector Sai Gau (Zhang Jin) is on a mission to crack down on criminal Shing's (Shawn Yue) gold smuggling scheme, yet fails to arrest him. As Sai Gau continues his manhunt, he discovers Shing's involvement with triad boss Blackie (Yasuaki Kurata), who hides on a casino cruise ship on the high seas. Shing has been involved in a power struggle within the smuggling ring, and is forced to kill his adopted father. He also loses his share of gold smuggling to Blackie. To get even, Shing appears on the cruise, while Sai Gau is there to hunt for him.

Above the Line
Jonathan Li·DirectorMelvin Li·WriterKenny Tse Chung-To·Director of PhotographyChung Chi-Wing·Original Music ComposerCurran Pang·Editor
Cast
Max Zhang·Chang Hao-Dong / Sai GauShawn Yue Man-Lok·Jiang Gui-ShengJanice Man Wing-San·XueWu Yue·Yan Zhi-DeTai Bo·Chen Shui-ShengCecilia So Lai-Shan·Ke-YanYasuaki Kurata·Chen Ding-KuiGordon Lam Ka-Tung·Chan Yiu-FaiDerek Tsang Kwok-Cheung·ShengKumer So Wai-Chuen·Jin-Fu
Full Crew
(14 credits)
Directing· 2
Jonathan Li Tsz-Chun·DirectorTerry Ng Ka-Wai·Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Melvin Li·Writer
Camera· 1
Kenny Tse Chung-To·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Curran Pang·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Chung Chi-Wing·Original Music ComposerBen Cheung Siu-Hung·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
Li Tsz-Fung·Art DirectionAnnie Sit Pui-Yin·Assistant Art Director
Production· 3
Paco Wong Pak-Go·ProducerSoi Cheang·ProducerLily Jiang·Co-Producer
Other Departments· 2
Nicky Li Chung-Chi·Martial Arts ChoreographerLai Kwok-Wai·Set Runner
By the Numbers
59.0
OF 100
Master Score
5.6
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Tense, Serious, Urgent
Composition
Split
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

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Key Elements
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Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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