Sunday, October 13, 2024
The Magic Crystal - Andy Lau (1986) - Belleview Drive, Repulse Bay
Our introduction to Andy's abilities comes when he and his buddy, Snooker (Wong Jing, also director) raid a criminal's house to obtain evidence from his voice activated safe. The house used, at least for the exterior - I have no way to confirm the interior - is located at #10 Belleview Road in Repulse Bay. Looking at Streetview, I think the house has been remodelled at some point. It still bears the same general shape but a few bits have been added over the years. The ornate gate for the neighbouring property leads to a famous property that Gwulo has a decent picture of here.
2 comments:
I am quite certain I have seen this house before on TV. I remember seeing the lights and glossy tiles at the front entrance because they make it look like the interior of a 1970s restaurant.
On the other hand, I don't recognize the house you posted today at Wiltshire Road. The house across the street, No. 10, appears to still be there today, but covered by shrubbery.
There are still a few gems left in Kowloon Tsai. The estate was constructed in the early 50s so many houses there have the Bauhaus style curves and balconies that were in vogue at the time, much like the BBQ Gardens ones. They're so much more stylish than the faux Greco/Roman crap or square boxes that go up these days.
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