Movie Box Review

The John Woo (Ng Yu Sum) produced, Su Chao-Bin directed REIGN OF ASSASSINS (GYIM YU) two nights ago held its Hong Kong premiere. Leads Jung Woo-Sung and Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King) continued to play a sweet couple. Not only did they often hold hands, Jung Woo-Sung was even more attentive when Michelle ascended to and descended from the stage. He lightly held her hand and put his arm around her shoulder. During the confetti cannon he even helped Michelle, they were much sweeter than a real couple.

In the film, Jung Woo-Sung carried Michelle many times. The host asked them to demonstrate, Michelle joked that she was very heavy. Jung Woo-Sung said, "As long as I am carrying Michelle, I am willing to go anywhere." The host asked him what the difference was between Korean and Hong Kong girls. He lovingly looked at Michelle and said, "Michelle is the most important, she is the most special person." Michelle then leaned on his shoulder. To act with Michelle, Jung Woo-Sung said that the language was not the most important. As long as their hearts were connected, they would know what the other was thinking without speaking. Michelle who has not made an martial art action film in ten years said that she had pressure picking up the sword again. On several occasions she was worried that she would hit Big S (Barbie Hsu) because she was pretty.

While Michelle and Jung Woo-Sung were sweet from on screen to off screen, Shawn Yue Man Lok revealed that in real life Michelle and her boyfriend Jean Todt were also very sweet. He remember when Jean visited the set in Hengdian around Christmas. Although he lived in Europe he still could not take the Hengdian chill, but for Michelle he toughed it out. Ah Lok's former rumored girlfriend Emme Wong Yi Man was dating Chan Kwok Kwan. Ah Lok said that he would not talk about the past, as long as they were happy he was fine. Yet when he learned that they have not admitted to dating, he dodged all related questions. Has he seen Chingmy Yau Suk Ching's new born daughter? He also reluctantly said, "I am not at liberty to talk about others, but I have already congratulated them."

Paw Hee Ching 20 years ago worked with Ng Yu Sum in BULLET IN THE HEAD (DIP HUET GAI TAU). She naturally felt happy to be a part of his film again. Sister Paw siad, "When I saw the director, I was immediately much more confident." Her scene with Yue Man Lok was the most memorable to her because she had a double to instruct her on how to perform the scene, no wonder it was a big production.

The John Woo (Ng Yu Sum) produced REIGN OF ASSASSINS (GIM YU) will soon open in Hong Kong. Its actor included Korea's Jung Woo-Sung, Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King), Shawn Yue Man Lok and director Su Chao-Bin yesterday attended a press conference. Michelle yesterday declined any interview due to her brother's affair, but Michelle and Jung Woo-Sung held hands sweetly. He even said that he liked girls like Michelle. When he learned that she already had a boyfriend he stated that he would wait for next life with Michelle.

Michelle in the film played a couple with Jung Woo-Sung. She has known Ng Yu Sum for a long time before working together this time. "We met each other in the U.S. years ago. I have always wanted to be able to work with Ng Yu Sum but we never had the chance. This time with a big director as the producer and a young director with potential with so many good actors, this time I truly 'got rich'." Speaking of Jung Woo-Sung, Michelle also had nothing but praise as she complimented on his hard work on learning Mandarin. Jung Woo-Sung greeted the media in Mandarin and Cantonese. He even gently said, "As a woman, she has her own style and is also a very cooperative and responsible actress. I once thought if I meet someone with Yeung Chi King's kindness and personality then it would be great!" Lok Jai said to Jung Woo-Sung, "Too late!" When Jung Woo-Sung learned that Michelle has already boyfriend, he continued to flirt, "If I can I hope maybe in the next life!"

Ng Yu Sum was asked with the success of CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON, would making REIGN OF ASSASSINS bring any pressure. He replied, "I never had any box office pressure." He pointed out that REIGN OF ASSASSINS sold for several tens of millions in Europe and America than RED CLIFF. In addition, his daughter Angeles Woo (Ng Fei Ha) also performed. Michelle revealed that Ng Yu Sum on the set was a nervous and lovable father. He said, "When I saw someone suddenly fall from high heights, as a father I was very worried. She wanted to drive me out and tell me to go away! She also said that I was nagging her, and that with me on the set she instead could not relax!"