(This applies to the VCD version) *POSSIBLE SPOILERS*
I haven't seen the original Bunman yet, so I can't compare it against that, but I feel that this film stand up very well on it's own. It would be hard to give the plot away, but needless to say it involves the standard lunatic woman exacting demented 'revenge' upon poor unfortunates.
The acting is perfect for this style of film, with Cheung Kam Ching giving a fine portrayal as a sensitive fella who just can't keep his lady friends under control. As things go bad, which is a good 25 minutes into the film, you want to slap him as much as you feel sorry for him.
The humour stays with the film consistently - even in the last few confrontation scenes "Officer Lazyboots" (according to the subtitles) manages to deliver the kind of lines that can raise a chuckle, and flesh out the characters, if you'll excuse the pun. Actually, it could be that a lot of the humour comes from the translation - the subtitles are written in perfect broken English, with words often seeming both inappropriate and perfect at the same time.
To conclude - this film is fairly gentle and warm-hearted throughout, offering no surprises, but a good deal of tension, sex, eating, and comedy. With dismemberment and cannibalism for added taste. Recommended!
I haven't seen the original Bunman yet, so I can't compare it against that, but I feel that this film stand up very well on it's own. It would be hard to give the plot away, but needless to say it involves the standard lunatic woman exacting demented 'revenge' upon poor unfortunates.
The acting is perfect for this style of film, with Cheung Kam Ching giving a fine portrayal as a sensitive fella who just can't keep his lady friends under control. As things go bad, which is a good 25 minutes into the film, you want to slap him as much as you feel sorry for him.
The humour stays with the film consistently - even in the last few confrontation scenes "Officer Lazyboots" (according to the subtitles) manages to deliver the kind of lines that can raise a chuckle, and flesh out the characters, if you'll excuse the pun. Actually, it could be that a lot of the humour comes from the translation - the subtitles are written in perfect broken English, with words often seeming both inappropriate and perfect at the same time.
To conclude - this film is fairly gentle and warm-hearted throughout, offering no surprises, but a good deal of tension, sex, eating, and comedy. With dismemberment and cannibalism for added taste. Recommended!