Scorpion: Double Venom
Nami Matsushima, a former doctor, is put in prison for murdering one of the men who raped and killed her sister. Now, faced with violent and lecherous prison gangs, an aggressively amorous warden, and with a friend on death row, Nami must steel herself for a ten year stay in one of Japan's toughest women's prisons.
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Plot Summary
A retired assassin, living under witness protection, is forced back into action when his former employers put a bounty on his head. He must protect his new family while confronting the ghosts of his past. The film features intense fight sequences and a race against time to survive.
Critical Reception
Scorpion: Double Venom received a generally negative reception from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and uninspired action. While some acknowledged Don Wilson's martial arts skills, the film was largely seen as a forgettable entry in the action genre.
What Reviewers Say
- The action sequences are predictable and lack originality.
- The plot is a tired rehash of common assassin tropes.
- Don Wilson's performance is the only highlight, but not enough to save the film.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally align with critical sentiment, with viewers finding the film to be unoriginal and lacking excitement. Some acknowledge it as a low-budget action flick that might appeal to hardcore fans of martial arts films.
Fun Fact
The film was directed by Christopher Coppola, nephew of legendary director Francis Ford Coppola, and cousin to Nicolas Cage and Sofia Coppola.
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