Story Of Ricky: aka Riki Oh (UK)

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"Arguably the most violent Hong Kong movie ever made..." - Jonathan Ross
Certificate: 18
Running Time: 88 mins
Retail Price: £19.99
Release Date:
Content Type: Movie

Synopsis:
Equal parts martial arts movie, futuristic prison picture and sci-fi monster flick, Story Of Ricky is set in an alternative universe similar to our own. After killing the drug dealer responsible for his girlfriend`s death, Ricky (Siu-Wong Fan) finds himself banged up in a prison ruled by a corrupt warden and a group of super-mercenaries known as the Gang of Four.

Trained in an especially deadly form of martial arts, and possessing super-human strength making him virtually indestructible, Ricky responds to the bullying of various inmates, prison guards and the Gang of Four in the only way he knows how. Cue disembowelment, decapitation, dismemberment, flaying, manual organ removal, exploding bodies, crushed heads, exposed brains, popping eyeballs, human mincing, one jaw-dropping mother of a monster and the goriest climax you will ever see!

Special Features:
Interview withleading man Fan Siu-wong
Feature length Audio commentary by Hong Kong stuntman Jude Poyer and critic Miles Wood
Trailer Archive
Martial Arts showcase with leading man Fan Siu-wong

Video Tracks:
Widescreen Anamorphic 1.78:1

Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital 5.1 English

Directed By:
Ngai Kai Lam

Written By:
Ngai Kai Lam

Starring:
Ka-Kui Ho
Mui Sang Fan
Bin Shimada
Siu-Wong Fan

Soundtrack By:
Fei Lit Chan

Director of Photography:
Hoi Man Maak

Editor:
Chuen Dak Geung
Yiu Chung Cheng

Costume Designer:
Mei Shing Wang

Producer:
Chan Dung Chow

Executive Producer:
Chua Lam

Distributor:
Hong Kong Legends

Your Opinions and Comments

9 / 10

Where do you start? As it says : Equal parts martial arts movie, futuristic prison picture and sci-fi monster flick, Story Of Ricky is set in an alternative universe similar to our own. After killing the drug dealer responsible for his girlfriend`s death, Ricky (Siu-Wong Fan) finds himself banged up in a prison ruled by a corrupt warden and a group of super-mercenaries known as the Gang of Four.

I loved this film. It mixes elements of the Evil Dead, Terminator and Martial Arts to produce a unique film. It is unbelievably violent (but done with such poor effects that you realise it`s a comedy) and highly entertaining, original and fun.

There is no real plot, adequate acting and direction but this is enjoyable purely because it is so outrageous and unique. I can`t really describe it. You will either love it or loathe it. Watch it with your mates (after a few drinks as well) and you will truly appreciate it. The only comparison I can think of is Monkey, the TV series.

The DVD has excellent picture, sound and nice extras. Well worth buying as it rewards repeat viewings.

posted by morpheus177 on 18/2/2003 18:40