Lone Tiger
Kurenai travels to Las Vegas to search for his father's killer. Broke and with nowhere to stay he seeks refuge in an alley where he hears cries for help from vicious bikers. Kurenai defeats the bikers and is invited to the warehouse where Rita and Chico live with other runaways. Meanwhile in another part of Las Vegas, an underground wrestling match is being fought where the stakes are high and the only rule is, the loser dies! Fight organizer Rossner needs fresh blood for his fights and hires Jane Costello to find him a new champion.
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Plot Summary
A skilled female martial artist, posing as a timid librarian, juggles her dual life. When a dangerous criminal organization threatens her city, she must embrace her alter ego, the 'Lone Tiger,' to protect innocent lives. Her mission becomes even more complicated as she falls for a detective investigating her alter ego.
Critical Reception
Lone Tiger received a mixed to positive reception, praised for its exciting martial arts sequences and Michelle Yeoh's performance, but sometimes criticized for its somewhat formulaic plot.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its impressive fight choreography and Michelle Yeoh's charismatic lead role.
- Some reviewers found the plot predictable and the humor occasionally fell flat.
- The film successfully blends action with comedic elements, making for an entertaining watch.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available generally appreciate the action sequences and Michelle Yeoh's contributions to the martial arts genre.
Fun Fact
Director Yuen Woo-ping is renowned for his work on iconic martial arts films like 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' and 'The Matrix' series.
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