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The Four
四大名捕
2012 118 min China 12+
★6.4
Action, Crime, Fantasy
Director: Gordon Chan, Janet Chun
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Description
An undercover agent is assigned by his corrupt chief to infiltrate a rival department and sabotage their investigation of counterfeit currency. What he discovers is the counterfeiter's real plan. To overthrow the capital. Not by flooding it with funny money, but with an army of undead.
Starring
Chao Deng
Actor
Yifei Liu
Actor
Ronald Cheng
Actor
Awards
1 win & 1 nomination total
Key opinion
The Four is a standard but watchable entry in the contemporary Chinese fantasy action genre, praised for its solid ensemble cast and well-executed spectacle. While it relies on familiar tropes, the film manages to deliver a coherent plot and credible fight choreography that satisfies genre enthusiasts.
| Acting | The ensemble cast, featuring Anthony Wong and Wu Siubo, provides charismatic and versatile performances that anchor the narrative. | |
| Direction | Director Gordon Chan utilizes his extensive experience to ensure that the martial arts choreography and action sequences remain credible and engaging. | |
| Screenplay | The plot, centered on a coin-counterfeiting investigation, provides a sensible and unobtrusive backbone for the film's spectacle without becoming overly obscure or frustrating. | |
| Accessibility | The film’s reliance on genre-standard tropes makes it highly enjoyable for fans of Chinese action cinema, though its specific style may limit its appeal to a wider audience. |