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Badges of Fury
When a series of eerie murders erupts across Hong Kong, grizzled veteran Huang and his reckless younger partner Wang, are assigned to track down the killer.
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Plot Summary
In this action-comedy, two Hong Kong detectives, Wang Buo and Huang Feihu, are tasked with investigating a series of bizarre murders where victims' hearts are stolen. As they delve deeper into the case, they find themselves entangled with a mysterious woman and a ruthless assassin, leading them on a chaotic and often hilarious pursuit.
Critical Reception
Badges of Fury received mixed reviews. While praised for its energetic action sequences and the charismatic performances of its lead actors, particularly Jet Li and Wen Zhang, the film was often criticized for its convoluted plot, excessive slapstick humor, and a tonal imbalance that struggled to blend its comedic and dramatic elements effectively.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its exciting fight choreography and the chemistry between the lead actors.
Criticized for a confusing and predictable storyline.
The humor often falls flat, detracting from the action.
Google audience: Google users seemed divided, with some appreciating the action and star power, while others found the plot weak and the comedy unfunny.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'The Lion and the Butterfly' before being changed to 'Badges of Fury'.
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