Hard Boiled is often considered one of the best action movies ever made and it was followed up by the video game sequel, Stranglehold. Out of all the John Woo films I have seen, Hard Boiled and Broken Arrow are my favorites. He did make his way to Hollywood and made several successful films in America. When I hear the phrase “Hong Kong action film”, I usually associate that with him. The prequel to Strangehold, this is the movie that inspired the game, the movie that put Chow Yun–Fat on the map for action fans, and the movie that made Inspector Tequila a man to watch out for.John Woo is a director known for his action films which frequently utilize the slow motion effect.

This special edition of John Woo Presents Strangehold from Midway that takes special advantage of the massive storage capacity of the Blu-ray disc format by offering a game and a movie, John Woo’s “Hard Boiled,” on the same disc. Stranglehold features much of the hyperkinetic, choreographed action and freeze framed sequences that Woo is known for. You are a desperate man following your own rules honor thy family do what’s right fear no man.

Stop at nothing as you destroy the entire world around you to get them back. Run into danger with both fists full of lead and take down the organized crime bosses who stepped over the line when they took your family. Chow Yun–Fat reprises the role of Inspector Tequila from John Woo’s influential action film, “Hard Boiled” in this hyperkinetic shooting game.

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