Operation Mekong (2016)

Director: Dante Lam

Starring: Hanyu Zhang, Eddie Peng, Baoguo Chen

Two Chinese merchant ships were attacked in Mekong river and 13 crews were killed. Thai policemen found 9 hundred thousand crystal meth on the ships. This news shocked China. Gang Gao, the leader of Narcotics Corps in Yun Nan province was assigned to lead a special team to Golden Triangle to investigate. 

Initially, the film is a bit confusing, but you soon get to know the characters and once the introduction is done, the film starts making perfect sense. ‘Operation Mekong’ features beautiful cinematography and incredible action sequences, with impressive photography during these action scenes.

‘Operation Mekong’ is filled with intrigue, suspense and action, making it the perfect action thriller. As an added bonus, the film is visually stunning. There are a few disturbing images of kids using drugs, though. The film is fast-paced and there never really is a dull moment.

The main antagonist, Naw Khar, is unfortunately an undeveloped, weak character who doesn’t really contribute much to the movie. The climax would have been so much better had he been a stronger character. Nevertheless, this is an incredibly entertaining film.

In Mandarin.

‘Operation Mekong’ won awards for Best Film, Best Actor, Best Visual Effects, Best Producer, Best Director, Outstanding Film, Best Action Choreography, Outstanding Screenplay, and received several more award nominations.

Would I watch it again? Yes, definitely.