Revenge of the Green Dragons
Revenge of the Green Dragons

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Revenge of the Green Dragons

2014
Movie
95 min
English

A true immigrant story set against the vibrant backdrop of Flushing, N.Y. in the 1980s and 1990s.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes54%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users66%
Director: Herman YauGenres: Crime, Drama, Action

Plot Summary

In the 1980s Chinatown of New York City, two immigrant brothers, Sonny and Steven, fall in with the ruthless Green Dragons gang. As they rise through the ranks, they become entangled in a brutal turf war with rival gangs and the corrupt police force. The film follows their descent into violence and desperation as they attempt to survive the treacherous underworld.

Critical Reception

Revenge of the Green Dragons received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who often praised its gritty depiction of 1980s Chinatown and its intense action sequences, though some found the plot to be somewhat predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its authentic portrayal of a specific time and place.

  • Applauded for its brutal and well-choreographed action scenes.

  • Criticized by some for a lack of deeper character development or narrative originality.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's strong atmosphere and engaging, violent action, appreciating its commitment to portraying the harsh realities of gang life in Chinatown. However, some viewers felt the story could have been more impactful.

Fun Fact

The film is inspired by the true stories of the Green Dragons gang that operated in New York City during the 1980s and 1990s.

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