Richard Kuipers The familiar story of a new recruit rising through the ranks of organized crime is given a punchy female Asian twist in “Snakehead.” A gritty and grimy tale set way down deep in the underbelly of New York City’s Chinatown, this first narrative feature by documentary maker Evan Jackson Leong (“Linsanity”) is highlighted by outstanding performances by Shuya Chang as the fearless newbie and Jade Wu as the matriarch of a family specializing in the nasty business of human smuggling.
Though it switches tone abrasively at times, and some story aspects feel a little too formulaic, “Snakehead” burns brightly when focused on the Faustian relationship of its formidable female characters.
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