Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- irreverent
- colorful
- retro action night
- hong kong cinema marathon
What critics said
Critics generally found the film lively, colorful, and entertaining as a routine action comedy, while noting that its juvenile humor and sitcom-style subplot could frustrate viewers seeking sophistication.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The British agent James, the royal-jewel mission, and the Bond Street framing turn espionage conventions into colorful slapstick.
The Star of Fortune motivates James's kidnapping, Kong's secret heist, and the subsequent conflict between allies.
Kong must steal the jewel without Baldy knowing, creating the film's central tension between criminal cooperation and concealment.
The reception specifically highlights the film as colorful and exciting, while its action-comedy format foregrounds flamboyant set pieces.
Films like Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street, and why
Aces Go Places
colorful hong kong action comedy combining slapstick humor, criminal schemes, eccentric characters, and elaborate set pieces
Winners & Sinners
fast-paced hong kong action comedy built around mismatched partners, comic police work, and cartoonish criminal plots
The Man with the Golden Gun
irreverent international spy spoof with flamboyant action, comic gadgets, and broad physical humor
My Lucky Stars
ensemble-driven hong kong crime comedy emphasizing stunt spectacle, banter, and chaotic rivalries
Movie Details
- Director
- Tsui Hark
- Release Date
- 1984-01-25
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Rating
- 5.7 / 10 (47)
Cast
- Sam Hui
- Karl Maka
- Sylvia Chang
- Cyrus Wong Ka-Ming
- Richard Kiel
- Ricky Hui Koon-Ying
- John Shum Kin-Fun
- Charlie Cho Cha-Lee
- Peter Graves
- Huguette Funfrock
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street about?
- A flamboyant Hong Kong caper sends a secretive thief into a royal-jewel heist while his comic police partner closes in.
- What is Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street as moderate.
- What did critics think of Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street?
- Critics generally found the film lively, colorful, and entertaining as a routine action comedy, while noting that its juvenile humor and sitcom-style subplot could frustrate viewers seeking sophistication.
- Which films are like Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street?
- Films with a similar feel include Aces Go Places, Winners & Sinners, The Man with the Golden Gun, and My Lucky Stars.
- How long is Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street?
- Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street runs 96 minutes.
- Where can I watch Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street?
- In United States, Aces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.
