Edge of Justice
Edge of Justice

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Edge of Justice

1993
Movie
81 min
Cantonese

In British-ruled Hong Kong, a powerful British prosecutor attempts rape, leading to the victim’s death. Maggie Chan, the lawyer seeking justice, faces bribery and corruption that jeopardize the case. She takes a daring risk in court to uncover the truth.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Google Users55%
Director: John GlenGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former Marine, haunted by his past, returns to his hometown to seek revenge on the corrupt police chief who murdered his brother and framed him for the crime. As he delves deeper into the town's dark secrets, he finds himself in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, where survival depends on his wits and his ability to trust unlikely allies.

Critical Reception

Edge of Justice received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often criticized its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some acknowledged the action sequences and lead performances, the film was largely seen as a formulaic thriller that failed to live up to its potential.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a derivative storyline that offers little originality.

  • Performances, particularly from Swayze and D'Onofrio, are a strong point but can't salvage the weak script.

  • Action sequences are competently staged but fail to elevate the overall narrative.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a watchable, albeit uninspired, action thriller. While some enjoyed the action and the cast's efforts, many felt the story was predictable and lacked depth.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a sequel to the 1989 Patrick Swayze film 'Road House', with Swayze reprising his role as Dalton. However, the script was significantly altered, and the connection to 'Road House' was removed.

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