Hong Kong actor Andy Lau shocked by sex scenes in 'Lust, Cau
Honeybunz
HONG KONG - There's too much lust in "Lust, Caution" for Andy Lau.
The veteran Hong Kong actor-singer says he was shocked by the sex scenes in the new Ang Lee spy thriller and that he would have never agreed to star in the film.
"Lust, Caution," which won the top Golden Lion prize at the recent Venice Film Festival, is about the sexually charged relationship between an undercover activist and a ruthless intelligence official in the Japanese-allied government in Second World War-era Shanghai.
It features violent, abusive sex scenes that have earned the movie restrictive ratings in the U.S., Hong Kong, Taiwan and Malaysia.
Lau, 46, said in a news update posted on his official website Thursday he was impressed by the performance of contemporary fellow Hong Kong star Tony Leung Chiu-wai, who plays the intelligence official Mr. Yi.
"I can't believe Tony knew that he had to stage such a daring performance when he agreed to star in the movie. Honestly, I couldn't portray that character. I wouldn't take the role if I knew (about the explicit sex scenes)," said Lau.
"Tony is really stunning," he said.
Alice Tam, a spokeswoman for Lau, said Thursday director Lee did not approach Lau about the role of Mr. Yi in "Lust, Caution."
oOprinceOo
lust , caution. propro
CoolMyth
Movie too cheem for my puny brain.
Seven_Dragon
tony dare to bare all... just wonder when ah lau will take off all his clothes... come on lah... don't be shy lah