Exiled is a Chinese action movie that while taking place in relatively modern times, plays out very much like a Western. In it, a group of old friends are brought together again under interesting circumstances. Two of them arrive to kill one of the others while another two arrive at the same time to protect him. Their friendship endures while they shoot at each other and others shoot at them.
This movie is subtitled but the conversations happen slow enough for them to be easily read without missing anything important in the movie. Some parts of the film play out like a Kung Fu movies with guns instead of hand to hand combat. The personalities of each of the friends are relatively distinct and each is likeable in his own way. There are plenty of action scenes and since there are lots of bullets flying, there is plenty of blood but not to the point of it being gory. The enduring friendship of the main give guys is fun to watch as it plays out amidst the backdrop of bullets, crime, and gang bosses. The movie takes place in Macao, China and has its appropriate comedic and dramatic moments woven into this action piece.
None of the actors were recognizeable to me but everyone seemed to play their part well. This was an enjoyable film. It was directed by Johnny To who I never knew but now have an appreciation for. I easily give this movie a 4 out of 5 marks. Enjoy the trailer below then go rent the movie.
Nothing pretty in this movie stays that way for long so I’m not sure how the title fits but this was an interesting film nonetheless. 
