Description
Title: The Heroic Trio (1993)
Genre: Action, Fantasy
Plot Synopsis:
In a dystopian Hong Kong, a sinister force known as the Evil Master is abducting newborn male infants, believing they are destined to become future emperors. Three women with extraordinary abilities—Wonder Woman (Tung), Invisible Woman (Ching), and Thief Catcher (Chat)—find themselves on opposing sides of this dark scheme. Initially adversaries, they must set aside their differences and join forces to stop the Evil Master before it’s too late.
Cast and Crew:
- Director: Johnnie To
- Writer: Sandy Shaw
- Cast:
- Anita Mui as Tung / Wonder Woman
- Michelle Yeoh as Ching / Invisible Woman
- Maggie Cheung as Chat / Thief Catcher
- Damian Lau as Inspector Lau
- Anthony Wong as Kau
YouTube Trailer:
The Heroic Trio | Trailer
IMDb Link:
The Heroic Trio (1993)
Reviews from Letterboxd:
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C Walter – ★★★★
“Her excellent performance as Chat was great. Her character made me realize it was basically live-action anime. But it also felt weirdly similar to some modern superhero movies.” -
trillietitan – ★★★½
“The Heroic Trio isn’t the traditional historical fantasy most people associate with heightened kung fu films—and frankly, it couldn’t be further from that. The film is actually more of a dystopian superhero movie, but with high-flying martial arts and horror elements.” -
GeraldLovesCinema247 – ★★★★½
“Absurdly entertaining, visually inventive, and gleefully self-aware, Johnnie To’s The Heroic Trio is a masterclass in Hong Kong action filmmaking.”
Meta Description:
A Hong Kong action-fantasy film directed by Johnnie To, The Heroic Trio (1993) stars Anita Mui, Michelle Yeoh, and Maggie Cheung as three superheroines who must overcome their differences to stop an evil force from kidnapping infants. With stunning action sequences and a unique dystopian setting, this cult classic showcases the best of Hong Kong cinema.
Title: Heroic Trio 2: Executioners (1993)
Genre: Action, Science Fiction, Comedy
Plot Synopsis:
Set in a post-apocalyptic world devastated by nuclear attack, the city’s scarce water supply is controlled by a deformed villain exerting influence over both a popular leader and a militarist colonel. The trio of heroines—Wonder Woman, Invisible Girl, and Thief Catcher—must reunite to combat this evil and restore order to the city.
Cast and Crew:
- Directors: Johnnie To, Ching Siu-Tung
- Writer: Susan Chan Suk-Yin
- Cast:
- Anita Mui as Wonder Woman
- Michelle Yeoh as Invisible Girl
- Maggie Cheung as Thief Catcher
- Damian Lau as Inspector Lau
- Anthony Wong as Mr. Kim/Kau
- Takeshi Kaneshiro as Chong Hon/Coda
- Lau Ching-Wan as Ah Te
- Paul Chun as Colonel
- Kwan Shan as President
YouTube Trailer:
Heroic Trio 2: Executioners | Trailer
IMDb Link:
Heroic Trio 2: Executioners (1993)
Reviews from Letterboxd:
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threepenny – ★★★★★
“Executioners imagines a world where outside forces shut off the water, in collusion with the local government, and then move to take over Hong Kong in its entirety, using local police forces to suppress the citizens with tear gas and round up hundreds for incarceration.” -
Bob Cashill – ★★★
“The grimmer, post-nuke sequel to The Heroic Trio is a betrayal of the buoyant original. Anita Mui squishing a rat and drinking its blood is hard to swallow, but let’s not pretend there weren’t blood-licking cannibal toddlers in the original, either.” -
jwoomer93 – ★★★½
“Some mistakes… can never be undone. But we’ll have to see if our friendship is strong enough to mend the pain.” -
SilentDawn – ★★★
“A sequel that trades the colorful energy of the original for a grittier, more somber tone. While it lacks the charm of its predecessor, the performances of the leading trio still shine through.” -
Sally Jane Black – ★★★★
“Executioners takes the wild, fantastical elements of the first film and grounds them in a dystopian narrative that feels both daring and resonant. The action sequences are top-notch, and the chemistry between the leads is undeniable.”
Meta Description:
Heroic Trio 2: Executioners (1993) is a Hong Kong action-science fiction film directed by Johnnie To and Ching Siu-Tung. In a post-nuclear world, three superpowered women—Wonder Woman, Invisible Girl, and Thief Catcher—fight against an evil genius controlling the city’s scarce water supply. Starring Anita Mui, Michelle Yeoh, and Maggie Cheung, this sequel blends martial arts action with a dystopian narrative.
