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The Hunted
1995 110 min United States of America R 16+
★5.5
Action, Drama, Thriller
Director: J.F. Lawton
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Description
Paul Racine, a high-powered American business executive in Japan, is catapulted into a maze of danger and intrigue after he and his sexy companion are the targets of assassins hired by the ruthless Kinjo. To survive, Racine must join forces with a powerful samurai and together they will fight the force of evil in an awesome battle rooted in centuries of brutal conflict.
Budget:
$15M
US Gross:
$6.61M
Worldwide:
$6.6M
Starring
Christopher Lambert
Actor
John Lone
Actor
Joan Chen
Actor
Key opinion
The Hunted is viewed as a visually striking and dynamic action thriller that highlights Japanese sword culture and martial traditions. While the film earns praise for its atmospheric combat choreography, opinions remain split on the depth of its narrative and the quality of the lead performances.
| Direction | The film features highly engaging, poetic, and dynamic sword-combat choreography that effectively showcases traditional martial arts. | |
| Production | The aesthetic presentation successfully utilizes Japanese cultural motifs, such as drumming and sword-craft, to create an exotic and immersive visual environment. | |
| Screenplay | The plot is straightforward and serves primarily as a vessel for the action rather than providing profound philosophical insight. | |
| Acting | Performances are divisive; John Lone’s portrayal of the ninja antagonist is viewed as convincing, while Christopher Lambert’s lead performance is criticized as being unintentionally comical. |