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Manhunt
追捕
2017 106 min China, Hong Kong, Japan 18+
★6.2
Action, Thriller, Crime, Adventure
Director: John Woo
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Description
Accused of a murder he didn't commit, a prosecutor sets out on a mission to clear his name.
Budget:
$30M
Starring
Hanyu Zhang
Actor
Masaharu Fukuyama
Actor
Stephy Qi
Actor
Key opinion
John Woo's 2017 thriller is widely regarded as a disappointing imitation of his earlier classic Hong Kong work. Despite moments of technical competence, the film suffers from a cliché, convoluted plot and lifeless characters that fail to evoke any real emotional resonance.
| Acting | The film features stiff, lifeless performances that prevent the audience from forming any emotional connection with the characters. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies on a predictable and cliché narrative, further cluttered by messy subplots that lack coherence. | |
| Direction | The direction fails to capture the signature poetic flair of John Woo's earlier masterpieces, feeling more like a subpar imitation of his own style. | |
| Originality | Action sequences are technically competent but lack the inspired, distinctive vision that previously defined the director's career. |