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Triple Threat
2019 96 min United States of America, China, Thailand, United Kingdom R 18+
★6.1
Thriller, Action
Director: Jesse V. Johnson
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Description
A crime syndicate places a hit on a billionaire's daughter, making her the target of an elite assassin squad. A small band of down-and-out mercenaries protects her, fighting tooth and nail to stop the assassins from reaching their target.
Budget:
$10M
US Gross:
$76,289
Worldwide:
$94.16M
Starring
Tony Jaa
Actor
Hu Chen
Actor
Iko Uwais
Actor
Key opinion
Triple Threat is widely viewed as a missed opportunity that fails to fully leverage its elite martial arts cast due to a lackluster screenplay and an over-reliance on generic gunplay. While opinions on the action quality vary, the film is generally accepted as a passable, if uninspired, B-movie spectacle.
| Screenplay | The screenplay is universally criticized for featuring wooden dialogue, clichéd character motivations, and a trivial, unengaging plot. | |
| Acting | The film underutilizes its world-class martial arts stars by prioritizing mediocre gunfights over the physical prowess they are famous for. | |
| Direction | The action choreography divides viewers, with some praising the long-take spectacles while others lament the lack of continuity and reliance on low-budget shooting mechanics. | |
| Acting | The cast's performance is polarizing; some find the ensemble adds needed gravitas and charisma, while others argue the stars are wasted on shallow, underdeveloped roles. |