Special Female Force
Special Female Force

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Special Female Force

2016
Movie
105 min
Cantonese

An elite team of six female rookie police recruits fails to graduate as they resist to retreat in the final test when the situation gets out of hand. But their eminence provides them with another opportunity – “The Rafflesia”, a special female force that was disbanded 25 years ago when the mission failed, which is now looking for new blood to resume operation. Their first mission is to capture the notorious triad leader “President”, who caused the disbandment of “The Rafflesia” 25 years ago. He takes hostage of medical scientist Yoshida for his knowledge in virus to threaten different countries and ultimately plot a physical robbery. Eager to become real police officers, the girls accept the offer despite the level of danger involves.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Fung Chih-ChiangGenres: Action, Comedy

Plot Summary

A group of disparate women from different backgrounds are brought together to train for an elite special forces unit. Facing rigorous physical and mental challenges, they must overcome their personal differences and past traumas to form a cohesive team and prove their worth. Their training culminates in a high-stakes mission where they must put their newfound skills to the test.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics pointing to its formulaic plot and underdeveloped characters, despite a few moments of potential. It was largely seen as a straightforward action-comedy with limited ambition.

What Reviewers Say

  • The action sequences, while present, often lacked impact and originality.

  • The humor tended to fall flat, relying on predictable gags.

  • Character development was minimal, making it hard for audiences to connect with the protagonists.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available for this film, but general critical consensus suggests it did not resonate strongly.

Fun Fact

The film was notable for its all-female cast in a genre that traditionally centers on male protagonists, attempting to blend action with comedy in a Hong Kong production.

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