Skiptrace
Skiptrace

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Skiptrace

2024
Movie
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Mandarin

Cha Jing, a fearless and just hero, confronts betrayal and the battle between good and evil. Once close comrades, Cha Jing, and Tony Gu grow apart, leading Tony to frame him during a critical mission.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes22%
Metacritic40/100
Google Users53%
Director: Renny HarlinGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A Hong Kong detective is reunited with an American gambler he tried to apprehend years earlier. The unlikely pair must work together to track down a dangerous crime boss who has kidnapped the detective's niece. They embark on a wild chase across Hong Kong and into mainland China, encountering various obstacles and eccentric characters along the way.

Critical Reception

Skiptrace received mixed to negative reviews from critics, though it performed well at the box office, particularly in China. Critics often pointed to its formulaic plot and reliance on Jackie Chan's signature action, while some praised the comedic chemistry between Chan and Knoxville.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on Jackie Chan's established comedic action formula.

  • The pairing of Chan and Johnny Knoxville provides some entertaining banter, but isn't enough to elevate the weak plot.

  • A generic buddy-cop action-comedy that offers little new to the genre.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a passable action-comedy, with many enjoying Jackie Chan's signature stunts and the humor derived from his interactions with Johnny Knoxville. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the plot was predictable and the film lacked originality.

Fun Fact

The film's release was delayed in North America due to distribution issues and was initially intended for a 2015 release.

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