75
Metascore
19 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 91Entertainment WeeklyLisa SchwarzbaumEntertainment WeeklyLisa SchwarzbaumDazzling psychological cat-and-mouse drama.
- 88Rolling StonePeter TraversRolling StonePeter TraversThrobs with action, suspense and a seductive rhythm all its own.
- 80The Hollywood ReporterThe Hollywood ReporterDriven by two great performances surrounded by solid supporting acts, Infernal Affairs is the rare testosterone movie that is also mature and thoughtful.
- 80VarietyDerek ElleyVarietyDerek ElleyPic is superbly honed at both script and performance levels, with character taking precedence over action.
- 80Village VoiceDennis LimVillage VoiceDennis LimSpins in place with aplomb, generating exponentially more vertiginous doublings with each sweaty-palmed set piece.
- 75PremiereGlenn KennyPremiereGlenn KennyThis is a real grabber.
- 75New York PostV.A. MusettoNew York PostV.A. MusettoOverflows with psychological intrigue, something often missing from such offerings.
- 70NewsweekDavid AnsenNewsweekDavid AnsenExpect to be confused for 10 minutes. Then sit back and enjoy the ride.
- 70The New York TimesA.O. ScottThe New York TimesA.O. ScottThe sophistication of the stylized minimalism here in Infernal Affairs is dazzling.
- 40The New YorkerAnthony LaneThe New YorkerAnthony LaneThe directors, Andrew Lau and Alan Mak, manage to convince us that we have witnessed an action movie, although in fact the quantity of violence is so minimal that, under Hong Kong law, Infernal Affairs barely qualifies as a motion picture.