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War
2007 103 min United States of America, Canada R 18+
★6.2
Action, Crime, Thriller
Director: Philip G. Atwell
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Description
FBI agent Jack Crawford is out for revenge when his partner is killed and all clues point to the mysterious assassin Rogue. But when Rogue turns up years later to take care of some unfinished business, he triggers a violent clash of rival gangs. Will the truth come out before it's too late? And when the dust settles, who will remain standing?
Budget:
$25M
US Gross:
$22.49M
Worldwide:
$40.45M
Starring
Jet Li
Actor
Jason Statham
Actor
Nadine Velazquez
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
War is a polarizing genre hybrid that rests heavily on the star power of Jason Statham and Jet Li. While some viewers praise its stylish aesthetic and surprising final plot twist, others feel the film suffers from thin character development and lackluster action sequences.
| Ending | The film hinges on a jarring and unpredictable final twist that significantly impacts the overall viewer experience. | |
| Acting | Jet Li and Jason Statham deliver solid, professional performances that effectively leverage their established onscreen personas. | |
| Production | The visual presentation of yakuza-inspired settings and estates provides a stylish and meticulously crafted atmosphere. | |
| Direction | Opinions on the action are split; some appreciate the visceral, gritty shootouts and sword duels, while others find the staging sparse and underwhelming compared to expectations for the two leads. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative is divisive, viewed by some as an intriguing, complex detective thriller, while others dismiss it as generic, convoluted, and lacking logical character motivations. |