To The Fore (PG13)
This Chinese action romance tells the stories of three professional cyclists, Zheng Zhiyuan (Choi Siwon)and Chou Ming (Eddie Peng) and Qiu Tian (Shawn Dou), who eventually end up as rivals.
It starts off with a lot of potential, as director Dante Lam pumps up the adrenaline with fast-paced action through winding and dangerous routes all over the world, keeping audiences at the edge of their seats.
However, the plot drags on, especially when it comes to the relationship between Chou and female cyclist Shi Yao (Wang Luodan), a pairing with zero on-screen chemistry.
That said, Peng's performance is brilliant and it never hurts to put three of the region's hottest hunks in one film.
Rating: 4/5
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