Reading Response Four

1. Even though A Hero Never Dies is a Hong Kong crime film, I particularly liked the Western elements that were incorporated, especially the shootout at the hotel in Thailand. Moments of the soundtrack during that scene have a very western sound to it as Martin, wearing a cowboy hat, shoots and kills many of his enemies. Another memorable scene is of Jack and Martin in the bar when they keep breaking each other's wine glasses. It was a very tense moment among the two rivals, but it showed that there was a level of mutual respect among them. After watching The Mission then viewing this film, it seems that To likes to get straight into the action, guns blazing and all. I thought the soundtrack complemented the film very well and helped accentuate some of the key moments.



I wasn't able to get the book because it was sold out at both the on campus and off campus bookstore. I've ordered it online and am waiting for it to arrive.