Unbeatable (2013) at NYAFF 2018 – New York Asian Film Festival
June 30th, 2018 by Mr. C
Director: Dante Lam
Cast: Nick Cheung, Eddie Peng, Mei Ting, Crystal Lee, Philip Keung, Jack Kao
Language: Cantonese with English subtitles
Unbeatable is a 2013 mixed martial arts – melodramatic piece set in the backdrop of Macao and Hong Kong. I can say that I enjoyed the underlying story of our 3 protagonists strapped with bad fortune more so than the actual mixed martial arts action in the movie. The MMA action was a good vehicle to unite the causes & provide inspiration, though I think the real winner in the film was the melodramatic sequences and performances. The hot mess of family relationships fueled with drama & the cruelties of humanity within the common theme of get back up when you get knocked down offered a glimmer of hope with redemption at life to the characters in the film. This really drew me in. Also, the humor element within the melodrama alongside the action provided an excellent contrast to lighten up the story when things got real heavy.
The trio of lost souls in the film, former boxer & prison in-mate Ching Fai (Nick Cheung), a young man searching for himself in Lin Si-Qi (Eddie Peng), and single mother Ming-Jun (Mei Ting) with mental issues from a heavy past will lead you on a roller coaster ride of emotions! Nick Cheung with his role of Ching Fai showed off his dramatic acting & action chops – he really deserves a standing ovation in my mind. Unbeatable relays the universal message of always keep the fighting spirit & persistence to overcome the odds.
Unbeatable is screening at the 2018 NYAFF on Sunday July 1st with Director Dante Lam in attendance!
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