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The Adventurers
2017 108 min China, Czech Republic, Hong Kong, United States of America 12+
★5.3
Action, Crime, Adventure
Director: Stephen Fung
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Description
The world's top thieves join forces to pull off the heist of a lifetime. But when they find themselves pursued across Europe by a legendary French detective, they'll have to take their game to the next level.
US Gross:
$216,556
Worldwide:
$216,556
Starring
Andy Lau
Actor
Shu Qi
Actor
Jingchu Zhang
Actor
Awards
3 nominations total
Key opinion
The Adventurers is largely viewed as an uninspired and derivative attempt to replicate Hollywood heist formulas. While the cast features notable stars, the film suffers from implausible plotting, weak character work, and a lack of the kinetic energy found in its genre inspirations.
| Originality | The plot relies heavily on unoriginal, formulaic tropes that borrow clumsily from Western franchises like Mission: Impossible and the Ocean's trilogy. | |
| Screenplay | The heist plans and security setups are portrayed with such high levels of implausibility that they undermine the tension of the film. | |
| Emotion | The film fails to capture the thrill and adrenaline of its inspirations, resulting in a mostly boring and flat viewing experience. | |
| Acting | The performances are inconsistent, ranging from adequate to uncharacteristically poor, with heavy criticism directed at the lack of depth in the acting. | |
| Production | Visual quality is debated, with some praising the flashy gadgets and production design, while others criticize the action as absurdly staged and reminiscent of cheap spectacle. |