John Woo's 'Last Hurrah for Chivalry' lays the groundwork for his later hits.
Nobody shoots action scenes like John Woo. The man’s got enough high-caliber masterpieces under his belt to cement him as one of the greats, with Hard Boiled, The Killer, and A Better Tomorrow all helping put Hong Kong—and Woo himself—at the forefront of top-tier action pictures. These films, along with some of his English-language features showed a filmmaker to whom no stunt is too large, no death count is too high, and no shootout too extravagant.
'Last Hurrah for Chivalry' Is Dense with Action Sequences Of course, since it’s a Woo film, the action sequences take up a hefty portion of the film. A raid of Pak’s headquarters towards the end throws the characters into one fight after another, showcasing some infectious choreography and slick slow-motion shots. Near the center of the film, a four-minute-long blood-drenched swordfight in the countryside is one of the most masterfully shot you’ll see in any wuxia.
The film’s final act allows for a redemptive act for both characters. Chang vows to avenge Kao Peng due his loyalty towards anybody that he would consider a friend. While initially hesitant to help, an act of kindness from Kao Peng convinces Chang to return the favor. On the other hand, Green doesn’t seek redemption. He doesn’t have much interest in it. Instead, redemption presents itself to him, and he steps up to the job to prove that people can change for the better.
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