High Risk

High Risk (1995) juxtaposes martial arts clichés with a cynical edge, casting Kit Li as a disillusioned bodyguard who doubles as a stuntman for the cowardly Frankie Lane. When Frankie’s presence at the Russian crown jewels exhibition in Hong Kong attracts a gang led by the enigmatic Doctor, Kit must step into the spotlight. Amidst the chaos, Kit’s resolve is tested, and a flirtatious rapport with a nosy reporter hints at a potential romance. The film’s kinetic stunts and wry humor mask a narrative that critiques the hero-worship culture of action cinema.