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Knock Off
1998 91 min Aruba, Hong Kong, United States of America R 18+
★4.7
Action, Crime, Thriller
Director: Tsui Hark
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Description
A fashion designer and his CIA agent business partner must join forces to stop a group of terrorists from smuggling explosives in counterfeit jeans during the handover of Hong Kong.
Budget:
$35M
US Gross:
$10.32M
Worldwide:
$44M
Starring
Jean-Claude Van Damme
Actor
Rob Schneider
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Lela Rochon
Actor
Key opinion
Knock Off is generally viewed as a nostalgic relic of late 90s action cinema, marking a transitional moment in Jean-Claude Van Damme's career. While critics often dismiss its nonsensical script and disjointed tone, fans of the genre appreciate its vibrant Hong Kong-inspired spectacle and high-energy stunt sequences.
| Direction | The film successfully captures a high-octane Hong Kong visual aesthetic, delivering impressive stunt choreography and explosive action set pieces. | |
| Screenplay | Steve de Souza’s screenplay is widely criticized for being overly complex, clichéd, and thin on logical character motivations. | |
| Humor | The comedic chemistry between Jean-Claude Van Damme and Rob Schneider is polarizing; some find it a charming, lighthearted romp, while others feel Schneider’s overbearing humor undermines the martial arts sequences. | |
| Acting | Opinions on Van Damme's lead performance are divided, with some viewers praising his physicality and charisma, while others find his attempts at comedy and dramatic acting awkward and out of place. |