Included in "The Replacement Killers" Special Edition DVD.
Year: 2000
Country: USA
Language: English
Running Time: approx. 30 mins.
Genre: Documentary

Guests: Mira Sorvino, Antoine Fuqua, James Foley, Terence Chang.

Review:

This documentary from 2000 has recently been included as an extra in the Special Edition (Columbia Pictures DVD (#07753) of The Replacement Killers, and makes the special edition a must-have for any Chow Yun Fat fan, even if they own other editions of the film.

The documentary features footage from The Replacement Killers, includes interviews with Mira Sorvino, Antoine Fuqua. Also included are comments and commentary by James Foley who subsequently directed CYF's sophomore US film, The Corruptor. Included too, are comments from Terence Chang, John Woo's co- producer/collaborator as well as Chow Yun-Fat's longtime agent/manager.

This film is an endearing insight into Asia's most versatile and popular actor. Interspersed amongst anecdotes and accolades from cast, crew and production staff (as well as the aforementioned Mr. Chang) is footage of Chow Yun Fat interacting with cast and crew of The Replacement Killers, filming various scenes and contributing his own self effacing and often humorous comments. Here, we see an actor who would rather be on the set interacting with the crew --he learns the names of everyone on the set during the first day of filming and personally greets each person by name-- than sit in his trailer alone during breaks in filming (he finds the trailer a "cold" place to be he states). We see no stereotypical "Hollywood Star" behavior here, if left to his own devices, Chow will carry luggage, pull focus, man the clapboard and move scenery-if only the unions in the West would allow! And this is not merely playing to the documentary camera--as any fan of his knows, stories of his humbleness and willingness to serve any film in which he appears in any way he can, abound.

This is a man who when anyone on the set fell ill, ministered herbal remedies and personal attention; who often paid for meals for the entire crew out of his own pocket; who moved through the set trading hugs, kisses and genuine warmth with all around him. Who burned incense in the studio parking lot daily to insure success, peaceful accord, and safety.

All in all, a delightful, refreshing documentary which highlights a talent who is not only gifted in his chosen profession, but truly a decent, admirable human being. If only some of our Hollywood stars would follow his example.

A MUST see for all Chow Yun Fat fans, and for anyone who would like to know more about this intriguing talent from the East.

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Ratings and comments:
	Hey, this is a man that wants everyone to be his friend and with his great attitude seems to come out as a winner.
	Fantastic documentary! Gives endearing and intriguing insight into this international superstar!
	Great documentary about the man with insights from his co-stars and directors in Hollywood. Lovely behind the scenes footage of CYF in TRK, clearly shows how great he is in person!