Film Name: 铁血骑警 / Road Warriors / 鐵血騎警
Short Review 1:
This is a rare film in its subject matter—a Hong Kong production with documentary-like authenticity depicting mounted police! The film eschews flashy action sequences and gangster clashes. Instead, it confronts real-world issues and societal ills: wealthy second-generation reckless drivers who treat human life as worthless, and shameless lawyers who manipulate the law. Consequently, the film delivers its sole moment of cathartic justice only in the finale! Finally, a word about the actors: both Li Xiu Xian as Li Zhi Jian and Lu Jian Ming as Lu Sir radiate loyalty and integrity. Of course, that rich kid Billy is utterly despicable. And lastly, a fond memory of Uncle Chan.
Short Review 2:
A rare film about “traffic police.” The first half is quite serious and compelling, though it gradually loses steam in the latter part. But honestly, “Hong Kong cinema” never ceases to amaze me ~ “The law always has loopholes, especially when they deliberately break it…” The ending does offer some elevation. What happens when normal legal procedures can’t deliver justice? Then you just have to set traps in the shadows and play dirty… Just like the foreigner who called himself a “Hong Kong blackie” and sped while shooting an ad said at the start: “Bro, we’re all black anyway.” Not only is that a double entendre, but the film ends with [Su Bing] singing “Duo Me De Feng Ci,” which carries profound meaning. There’s still plenty to savor in the various facets of Hong Kong cinema!
Short Review 3:
Quite enjoyed it. Cheung Kai-chung looks so different now compared to his childhood! First time seeing the “storyboard artist” role in an ’80s film. Predictable plot but solid details—Lu Jianming clearing the way for the sick child is duty, but paying for repairs out of pocket afterward shows genuine warmth. Traffic police roles in various SWAT/CID films are often portrayed as border guard exile. This one focuses on grassroots officers confronting capitalists + bureaucrats—nothing like today’s “Killing Enemies of the State” vigilantes. Lee Siu-yin loved filming police who resort to vigilante justice, individuals who keep a sliver of violence for themselves. The Macau cycling champion plays a cop, and the real-life motorcycle stunts with sparks flying from the tires are spectacular. The long-lens shot of Lo Wai-kwong signaling his colleagues to pull over while figures roar past in the foreground is more thrilling than Quidditch. Watching the rich kid’s reckless driving crash made me recall the 2009 Hangzhou street racing incident—the victim was flung five meters high, yet police reports claimed it was only 70 km/h. In 2004, Hong Kong traffic officer Chan Yip-sing was struck by a drunk driver’s private car, thrown off a bridge, and died in the fall. His father, Chan Kau-luk, was the stage name Kwok Chui.
Short Comment 4:
The squad leader portrayed by Li Xiu Xian is a character I’ve rarely seen in film or television. He despises evil but never acts impulsively. Calm and composed, he prioritizes the bigger picture, weighs risks and benefits, and balances kindness with authority toward his subordinates. Even when his comrade dies tragically and others seek revenge, he doesn’t vent frustration at superiors. When calming his team’s strike sentiment, he avoids grand speeches—just presents facts showing that venting emotions is futile and self-defeating. In real life, someone like this would undoubtedly succeed in everything he undertakes. Directed, written, and starring Lee Siu-yin himself, this film alone proves he is no ordinary figure. His success in Hong Kong’s underworld and mainstream circles stems from his pragmatic approach—he weighs costs and benefits, lets value guide his decisions, and remains unshaken by distractions. Yet when necessary, he wields thunderous force. I adore this character. This is a profoundly underrated film.
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