Directed by Peter Pau, The Touch (2002) sought to springboard off the success of Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, but flopped and was met with widespread negative reviews. The story concerns a sister and brother, members of an acrobatic family tasked with protecting a sacred holy treasure. When an illicit art collector orders the theft of an ancient stone relic that will lead to the secret location of the holy artifact, drastic action must be taken to curtail the looting of their shrine. The story is far-fetched, but the big downfall of the film rests with the inferior green screen special effects… not good at all. Michelle Yeoh is the one shining star in an otherwise lackluster production. Ben Chaplin, Richard Roxburgh and Dane Cook co-star.
