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The Prosecutor
誤判
2024 117 min China, Hong Kong 18+
★7.3
Action, Drama, Crime, Thriller
Director: Donnie Yen
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Description
A poor young man is wrongly charged with drug trafficking after being deceived. An ex-prosecutor investigates the case, uncovers a corrupt lawyer team's scheme, and restores justice despite obstruction from evil forces.
Budget:
$38.5M
US Gross:
$407,965
Worldwide:
$128.09M
Starring
Donnie Yen
Actor
Julian Cheung
Actor
Francis Ng
Actor
Awards
3 nominations total
Key opinion
The Prosecutor is a procedural legal drama that prioritizes narrative substance over typical martial arts spectacle. While Donnie Yen's physical performance remains impressive, viewers expecting a high-octane action film may be disappointed by the limited number of combat sequences.
| Acting | Donnie Yen maintains a commanding and physically impressive presence, even as he transitions toward more drama-focused roles. | |
| Direction | The film delivers a high-quality, visually inventive opening sequence that effectively utilizes dynamic camera work and creative choreography. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative prioritizes substantive legal dialogue and social commentary regarding justice over the fast-paced action sequences typical of the genre. | |
| Pacing | The frequency and intensity of the action sequences are divisive; some find them well-integrated and impactful, while others feel the film's marketing falsely promises a high-octane experience that the film fails to deliver. |