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A Better Tomorrow III (1990)

Yun-Fat Chow (Actor), Tony Leung Ka Fai (Actor), Hark Tsui (Director) | Rated: R | Format: DVD
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews) |

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  • Actors: Yun-Fat Chow, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Anita Mui, Kien Shih, Saburo Tokito
  • Directors: Hark Tsui
  • Writers: Hark Tsui, Foo Ho Tai, Yiu Ming Leung
  • Producers: Hark Tsui, Anthony Lo, John Woo, Margaret Wong, Rudolf Chiu
  • Format: Color, DVD, Letterboxed, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Language: Cantonese (Dolby Digital 5.1), Mandarin Chinese (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Subtitles: English, Japanese, Georgian, Thai
  • Region: All Regions
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: R (Restricted)
  • Studio: Tai Seng
  • DVD Release Date: September 16, 1997
  • Run Time: 105 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 6305020868
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #116,159 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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A prequel, set in Saigon during the fall, and the weakest link in the trilogy, unacceptably restrained in both action and emotion. Chow Yun-fat plays a younger version of Mark, his original character, a hesitant young man digging for his roots in Vietnam, which was also Tsui's birthplace, and we get to watch him assemble his totemic trappings: the duster overcoat, the French shades, the twin .45s. The surprise is that he gets most of them from a torchy dame played by Anita Mui (the seductive singing ghost from Rouge), who's a more-than-worthy high-noir love object. She can perforate miscreants with the best of them. (John Woo wrote the original script, only to be supplanted as director by his boss and supposed pal, Mr. Tsui; much of Woo's original material ended up in his later magnum opus Bullet in the Head.) --David Chute

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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Format:VHS Tape
It's interesting to note most Chow fans disregard this film, especially when they compare it to the other two in the series. Somehow I've never been able to comprehend this.

Many of the critics seem to base their reviews on "how a film in this genre SHOULD be done". True, this prequel differs drastically from the other two as the action is not as bloody (though I don't know how that really relates to how good a film is), and the story-line actually involves a remarkable woman, whom the incredible Anita Mui portrays with stunning success. This disturbs many "loyalists" who consider it a disgrace to bring women into a men's world.

While John Woo's films center on the traditional Chinese honor and brotherhood, Tsui Hark makes an even more ambitious effort as he brings these themes to a world swallowed by chaos. In the process of portraying the relationship between the main characters, he humbles the viewers with the realization of how insignificant each one of us can be in the face of change. Yet, he does not drag us into the abyss of desperation, as he offers hope and redemption for those who keep trying.

This third installment is a far more ambitious one than the previous two. While those looking for more and more action will not be satisfied, many who look for a complex story-line will be truly fascinated. The values that intertwine and conflict with each other can not be listed in a short review. It's probably best for me to make a few comparisons here. This film is as rewatchable as LA Confidential, if not more, and if The Killer is John Woo's best work, this film is the best work of Tsui Hark.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Mui at her Best! November 3, 2000
Format:DVD
This was by far the best film of the series and Anita Mui has never been better. Let's face it folks, we don't buy these films because of the story, the great philosophical message it conveys, or the Oscar worthy performances. Get over it guys....this was a great action flick that should please Anita Mui fans. It's one of the few roles she's had that lets her strut her stuff and she dominates the film.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Woo is "Better" February 18, 2000
Format:DVD
Even though Tsui Hark is one of my favorite Hong Kong directors, this movie did not at all show his skill. The story was poor along with the actors performances. I may be a little biased since I love John Woo, and Tsui Hark killed their friendship by making this movie. Worth checking out but i would'nt buy it if I were you.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
A Better Tomorrow 3
GREAT movie!! Fantastic action scenes,suspense, and quality acting.As usual,Chow Yun-Fat,Tony Leung and,Anita Mui showed us why they are the best.
Published 8 months ago by JR Parks
A weak sequel, but not such a bad film
As a big fan of the first two films in the series, I had been wanting to see Tsui Hark's A BETTER TOMORROW III for a while. I had mixed expectations for the film. Read more
Published on June 20, 2006 by Tom Benton
Prequel Best In the Series
I purchased this film hoping for an action film along the lines of the first two entries in the series. What I got was an epic love story set during the waning days of Saigon. Read more
Published on November 15, 2005 by David Baldwin
not the best, but a classic none the less
As a fairly big Chow Yun-Fat fan I'd have to say this is my least favorite. I think it's a lack of John Woo. The story never really caught my attention like the first two. Read more
Published on August 7, 2002 by A. Snover
BETTER TOMORROW III
I OWN ALL OF THE BETTER TOMORROW SERIES, ANY CHOW YUN FAT FAN WOULD NOT OWN JUST ONE, THEY FIT TOGETHER, BUT BETTER TOMORROW III IS MY FAVORITE OF THE THREE. Read more
Published on March 2, 2002 by Marilyn Keller
hmmm ??
Now, better tomorrow series made people all over asia bowing down to chow yun fat as he played as mark. a smooth, laid back gangsta cappin everyone... Read more
Published on December 4, 2001 by david
Exceptional HK gangster film
This is an exceptional HK gangster film, and is far superior to the previous film in the series, part II. It rivals the original film in emotional content and quality. Read more
Published on May 6, 2001
great but....
well, its chow yun-fat, yes its a part of the better tomorrow series, but no john woo, tsui hark did a decent job directing but held off to much of the action and has action, chow... Read more
Published on March 17, 2000 by alex zayas
Mediocre Chow.
If you expect another shootout-fest like ABT2, you're in for a big disapointment. Tsui Hark took over from Woo alright, but unfortunately he overdid the family values thing. Read more
Published on January 16, 2000 by floyd
Best of the B/T series -anita mui is as cool as chow yun fat
While you do need to see the A Better Tomorrow 1st., this is my favorite of the series. I believe that bringing a strong woman into the picture was brilliant and Anita Mui plays... Read more
Published on December 8, 1999
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