Urban Games
Urban Games

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Urban Games

2014
Movie
87 min
Mandarin

Web loses his brother in an extreme sports accident. When he learns it may have been murder he searches, from America to his ancestral home in China, pursuing answers and vengeance.

Insights

IMDb4.2/10
Director: J. J. PerryGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the gritty underbelly of the city, a dangerous underground competition called 'Urban Games' pits desperate individuals against each other in a fight for survival and riches. When a promising young fighter gets entangled in the deadly world, he must confront ruthless rivals and corrupt organizers to escape with his life.

Critical Reception

Urban Games received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its derivative plot and underdeveloped characters. While some praised the action sequences, many found the film to be a formulaic entry in the action-thriller genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic action sequences.

  • Criticized for a predictable and unoriginal storyline.

  • Character development was found to be lacking.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable or unrated on Google platforms.

Fun Fact

The film features a notable cast of musicians who also act, including T.I. and Columbus Short, who have backgrounds in the music industry.

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