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From the Queen to the Chief Executive

2001·Movie
1h 42min
70
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High energy, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some satire and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody5
  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Politics, society, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout storytelling and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Narrative Structure8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

In 1985, Cheung Yau-ming was one of five miscreants involved in the brutal murder of a white couple. As he was still a juvenile, the court ordered him to be "detained at Her Majesty's pleasure," a clause in British law allowing the government to imprison young offenders for an indefinite period. The film picks up in 1997, with Yau-ming (now 28) being paid a visit by a girl named Cheung Yue-ling. With only six months to go before the Handover, Yau-ming and 22 other prisoners hope to have their sentences determined soon, fearing what might happen should the decision about what to do with them become the province of incoming Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa.
Hong Kong CinemaPolitical DramaSocial CommentaryHistorical ContextPrison SystemCriminal JusticePsychological DepthIntrigue

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Is From the Queen to the Chief Executive worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is From the Queen to the Chief Executive rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is From the Queen to the Chief Executive?

1 h 42 min

From the Queen to the Chief Executive runs 1 h 42 min.

What language is From the Queen to the Chief Executive in?

cn

It was made in cn. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China.

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