We’re Nothing at All: Herman Yau’s grim social critique lacks all subtlety

ReviewWe’re Nothing at All movie review: Herman Yau’s grim social critique is too heavy-handed

A gripping drama, We’re Nothing at All explores societal apathy through a tragic bus blast – but its heavy-handed approach may deter viewers

Anchored by visceral performances from a pair of singer-actors, who play the misanthropic gay couple at the heart of the mystery, Yau’s latest effort uses their travails to indict the collective apathy and viciousness supposedly prevalent in contemporary Chinese society.

Into this world of bitter darkness and rampant homophobia steps Lung (Patrick Tam Yiu-man), a highly regarded forensics expert who has been running a barbecue venue with his kindly wife (Kearen Pang Sau-wai) since a personal scandal forced his resignation from the police force years ago.