
"Cold War" is a gripping Hong Kong police thriller that follows the intense investigation after five police officers are kidnapped. While the police commissioner is away on a business trip, two ambitious vice commissioners, Sean Lau (played by Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing) and M.B. Lee (played by Tony Leung Ka-fai), take charge of the case. As rivals competing for the police commissioner position, their clash adds tension to the high-stakes case. M.B. Lee initially leads but hits a dead end, and Sean Lau's subsequent takeover leads him into a trap. The drama deepens as both men face scrutiny from the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), blending suspense with political intrigue.
Trivia:
1. Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing and Tony Leung Ka-fai, both renowned actors, brought realistic intensity to their rival roles, having previously worked together in other major Hong Kong films.
2. The film utilized authentic Hong Kong police locations and incorporated procedural elements inspired by actual HKPD investigations to enhance realism.
3. "Cold War" was praised for its sleek cinematography and tight editing, which contributed to its reputation as one of Hong Kong's top action-thrillers in the 2010s.