ColinJ
A lavishly-produced action adventure with awesome fight scenes and some of the most outrageous stunts ever seen in HK film. This film wallows in obscurity and observes a decent release and far more attention. Like Ringo Lam's superb B...
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Mirage
1987
Movie
94 min
Mandarin
Photographer and adventurer Tong (Yu Rong-Guang) spots a mirage of a beautiful woman while on a mission and is obsessed by the beauty of her. Heading into Mongolia with best friend (Tsui Siu-Ming), the discovery of the woman and her true nature is anything but beautiful however as she's the leader of a gang of desert bandits.
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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Allen Baron•Genres: Drama, Thriller
Plot Summary
A man wakes up in a hospital with amnesia, discovering he is a suspect in a murder investigation. As he tries to piece together his identity and the events leading up to his condition, he uncovers a web of deceit and danger. He must race against time to clear his name before the truth, and his past, consumes him.
Critical Reception
Mirage received a mixed to negative reception upon its release. Critics often pointed to its convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters, while some acknowledged the attempt at a suspenseful thriller narrative. Audiences generally found the film to be confusing and unsatisfying.
What Reviewers Say
The film struggles with a weak and predictable storyline.
Acting performances are generally considered uninspired.
Fails to deliver on its thriller elements, resulting in a dull viewing experience.
Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse, but those available suggest a lack of engagement with the film's mystery and a general disappointment with its execution.
Fun Fact
Despite its release in 1987, 'Mirage' had a limited theatrical release and is considered a relatively obscure film.
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