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Unleashed
2005 103 min China, France, United Kingdom, United States of America R 18+
★7.0
Action, Crime
Director: Louis Leterrier
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Description
Raised as a slave, Danny is used to fighting for his survival. In fact, his "master," Bart, thinks of him as a pet and goes as far as leashing him with a collar so they can make money in fight clubs, where Danny is the main contender. When Bart's crew is in a car accident, Danny escapes and meets a blind, kindhearted piano tuner who takes him in and uses music to free the fighter's long-buried heart.
Budget:
$45M
US Gross:
$24.54M
Worldwide:
$50.87M
Starring
Jet Li
Actor
Bob Hoskins
Actor
Morgan Freeman
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Unleashed is widely regarded as Jet Li’s finest dramatic performance, successfully blending high-intensity, innovative martial arts with a tender, character-driven story. While some critics find the screenplay disjointed or clichéd, most viewers embrace the film's emotional resonance and the strong chemistry of its lead ensemble.
| Acting | Jet Li proves his range by effectively portraying a childlike, vulnerable character, marking a successful departure from his typical stoic action-hero roles. | |
| Acting | The fight choreography by Yuen Woo-ping is masterfully executed, blending brutal, visceral combat with inventive, parkour-influenced movement. | |
| Acting | Bob Hoskins delivers a memorable and menacing performance as the film's villain, anchoring the antagonistic force with charm and calculated cruelty. | |
| Theme | The film succeeds in balancing high-stakes action with a sentimental, heartfelt exploration of human kindness and self-discovery. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay receives mixed reactions; some praise its unique blend of genres and emotional depth, while others criticize its structure for being chaotic, predictable, or full of narrative holes. |