Read on for the complete mini-reviews, as each teamster looks back on their cinematic highlights for 2003...

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Alison:

Golden Chicken
Just way too much fun to resist. Sandra Ng is impossibly endearing, the large collection of cameos are amusing, and this was probably my only chance to see Andy having a good moan. In fact, I think I need to watch it again right now...

Heroic Duo
A Byzantine plot that ties your brain in knots, complemented by a cast of rather attractive men, spells success for me. The fact that the entire cast could act their way, not only out of a paper bag, but across the harbour without a ferry, helps enormously. Fine fizzing entertainment.

Infernal Affairs
Heavyweight cops-n-triads stuff. Excellent performances from all leads and supporting actors, finely crafted characters, and just all-round superbity makes this a winner in anyone's book.

Save The Green Planet
Some Korean films have the ability to make you think, or to touch your heart. This one pries the top off your skull, rips out your brain, and tapdances on your spinal cord. Misses out on a "This Film May Be Lethal" warning by a whisker. Not an easy ride, but one you'll never forget.

Sympathy For Mr Vengeance
Another Korean heavyweight that goes at you with a pickaxe. Fine performances from all three stars, a story that punches you repeatedly in the face for 90 minutes, and plenty of necessary violence. All that, with a plot that offers a scathing commentary of society to boot.

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