Mad Detective is an excellent contemporary noir piece revolving around a mentally ill detective who has been forcibly retired from the police force. A young detective unofficially calls him out of retirement to make use of his "unique" insights into suspects' inner personalities. Although the detective has excellent skills of deduction, he also brings some serious problems...
This film works on multiple levels. Ching Wan Lau turns in a bravura performance as the insane Detective Bun. He gets inside an odd, complex character and makes him believable. Furthermore, the film boasts excellent cinematography, with a scene involving shattered glass being a particular stand out.
This film works on multiple levels. Ching Wan Lau turns in a bravura performance as the insane Detective Bun. He gets inside an odd, complex character and makes him believable. Furthermore, the film boasts excellent cinematography, with a scene involving shattered glass being a particular stand out.