50
An almost plotless effort that features charismatic stars and plentiful scenes of finely choreographed mayhem.
What are people saying?
What are critics saying?
40
Unfortunately, whenever the story quiets down for exposition or to move the plot forward, it all becomes a grinding and often confusing bore.
70
Jagged and jokey, filled with glam young people, lyrical Canto-Pop, and narrative non sequiturs, Time and Tide is Tsui's version of neo-new wave.
75
Chicago Tribune by John Petrakis
Gives you your money's worth and then some.
83
Portland Oregonian by Kim Morgan
A lyrical, exciting adrenaline rush.
78
Austin Chronicle by Marc Savlov
This single film beats every other Hollywood action film of the past five years, hands down. It's not even close. Welcome back, Mr. Tsui.
60
New York Magazine (Vulture) by Peter Rainer
It's an opulent, if instantly disposable, kinetic joyride.
75
Chicago Sun-Times by Roger Ebert
Essentially a hyperactive showcase for Tsui Hark's ability to pile one unbelievably complex action sequence on top of another.
88
Philadelphia Inquirer by Steven Rea
Kinetic and kooky, with a climactic shoot-out at a rail station that's daring in its ridiculousness.
75
San Francisco Chronicle by Wesley Morris
At its most compulsive, this is the only action flick you'll need this summer.