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The Corruptor
1999 110 min United States of America, Canada R 16+
★6.2
Action, Crime, Thriller, Drama
Director: James Foley
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Description
Danny is a young cop partnered with Nick, a seasoned but ethically tainted veteran. As the two try to stop a gang war in Chinatown, Danny relies on Nick but grows increasingly uncomfortable with the way Nick gets things done.
Budget:
$25M
US Gross:
$15.16M
Worldwide:
$15.16M
Starring
Chow Yun-Fat
Actor
Mark Wahlberg
Actor
Ric Young
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
The Corruptor is viewed as a standard yet satisfying 90s action-crime film that relies heavily on its buddy-cop formula and Hong Kong-style shootouts. While Chow Yun-fat’s performance is widely praised as the film's anchor, opinions on Mark Wahlberg’s acting and the overall freshness of the screenplay remain significantly divided.
| Acting | Chow Yun-fat delivers a compelling and authoritative performance that serves as the film's primary dramatic anchor. | |
| Direction | The film effectively incorporates high-octane Hong Kong-inspired action sequences, including intense shootouts and car chases. | |
| Acting | Mark Wahlberg’s portrayal of the rookie partner is polarizing, with critics split between viewing him as inexperienced and wooden versus a necessary, albeit unpolished, foil. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is viewed by some as a coherent, classic genre piece, while others criticize it as a predictable and static recycling of buddy-cop tropes. |