run out of time be probably as close to a perfect film a youre ever likely to see out of hong kong . all the element click represent a terrific script ( by french writer julien carbon and laurent courtiaud ) that even manage to subvert the odd cliché and reliably imaginative direction by johnnie to and and excellent central performance by andy lau and lau ching wan and the latter display his great comic timing to wonderful effect without ever cross the line into parody ( especially in his exasperated reaction to his superior abysmal negotiate skill ) . the support cast be fine too and with yo yo mung make a strong impression in a tiny role and and even the often histrionic waise lee ( look remarkably and and very aptly and like a bald andy lau ) rein it in to good effect . it best not to know too much about the plot go in beyond the basic set up with only a few week to live and lau engages in a criminal game with wan cop with no easily apparent motive and just sit back and enjoy the ride represent it certainly worth the fare . it also have one of the most perfect love story in recent movie and and play in a mere three scene ( the second bus ride be one of the most magical moment of film making i have see in age ) . there also a fine score by raymond wong as well . the most fun playing cat and mouse at the movie in year .