“Thrillingly physical car chases unaided by computer imagery that fully express senses of weight, speed, maneuvers and wuxia-like expert combative trickery.” - Daniel Kasman, MUBI Notebook
“One of the more endearing action-film premises in recent memory, and in terms of conceptual scale alone it seems a refreshing rejoinder to the genre’s rather exhausting penchant for maximalism” - Calum Marsh, Slant
Director Soi Cheang delivers thrilling car stunts in his second film for Johnnie To’s Milkyway Studios. A brash rookie cop Cheung (Shawn Yue) new to a high-speed-pursuit unit of the Hong Kong Police and his almost retired mentor Lo (Anthony Wong) face-off against a notorious get-away driver from Lo’s past. Cheung will need to perfect his driving with lessons from Lo if he is going to capture his nemesis.
Awards & Nominations
2012 Locarno International Film Festival - Official Selection
2012 Toronto International Film Festival - Official Selection
Vroom, Screech | July 31–August 27, 2026
For the season of road trips and action-adventure blockbusters, we offer a series of movies that celebrate and complicate the car chase. Featuring iconic automotive set-pieces, impressive stunt work, and serious car psychology, this slate crosses multiple lanes.
The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu