Lethal
Lethal

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Lethal

2005
Movie
90 min
English

A sexy and lethal female mercenary takes on an international syndicate of weapons smugglers run by the Russian Mafia.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Andrew KarsenGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

Detective Zhang Long, a respected officer, is framed for a murder he didn't commit. He must go on the run, aided by a mysterious woman named Yeung, to uncover the real culprits and clear his name. Pursued by both his former colleagues and the criminal underworld, Long races against time to expose a conspiracy that reaches high into the city's power structure.

Critical Reception

Lethal received a mixed reception from critics, with many praising its action sequences and Donnie Yen's performance, while others found the plot predictable and underdeveloped. Audience reception was generally more favorable, appreciating the film's fast-paced thrills.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense and well-choreographed fight scenes, particularly those featuring Donnie Yen.

  • Criticized for a formulaic plot that offered few surprises.

  • The film is seen as a solid, if unspectacular, entry in the action genre.

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Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a Hong Kong production, but was later adapted into a South Korean-Japanese co-production with some directorial and casting changes.

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