The Foreigner
The Foreigner

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The Foreigner

2017
Movie
114 min
English

Quan is a humble London businessman whose long-buried past erupts in a revenge-fueled vendetta when the only person left for him to love – his teenage daughter – dies in an Irish Republican Army car bombing. His relentless search to find the terrorists leads to a cat-and-mouse conflict with a British government official whose own past may hold the clues to the identities of the elusive killers.

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IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users76%
Director: Martin CampbellGenres: Action, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A humble London businessman, Quan Ngoc Minh, seeks justice when his estranged daughter is killed in an act of terrorism. His relentless pursuit of the perpetrators leads him into a dangerous cat-and-mouse game with a government official who may hold the key to uncovering the conspiracy. As Quan's grief fuels his determination, he uses his formidable skills to expose the truth, facing increasingly perilous challenges along the way.

Critical Reception

The Foreigner received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Jackie Chan's dramatic performance and the film's gritty, action-packed narrative. While some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable, the film was largely lauded for its effective blend of suspense, action, and emotional depth, marking a departure from Chan's more comedic roles.

What Reviewers Say

  • Jackie Chan delivers a surprisingly powerful dramatic performance, showcasing a new depth beyond his usual martial arts prowess.

  • The film is a competently made action thriller that effectively balances intense sequences with a compelling, albeit straightforward, revenge plot.

  • While the storyline treads familiar ground, the visceral action and Chan's commitment elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate appreciation for Jackie Chan's dramatic turn and the film's straightforward, action-driven narrative. Many viewers enjoyed the intense fight sequences and the emotional weight brought by Chan's portrayal of a grieving father.

Fun Fact

Jackie Chan performed many of his own stunts in the film, as is his trademark, and reportedly sustained minor injuries during the filming of the intense action sequences, further emphasizing his dedication to the role.

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RalphRahal

RalphRahal

The Foreigner (2017) is an intense mix of action and political thriller, with Jackie Chan stepping into a more serious and dramatic role than usual. The plot follows a grieving father seeking justice, but instead of the straightforward reve...

Gimly

Gimly

Jackie Chan just keeps fuckin' bringing it doesn't he? The serious tone of _The Foreigner_ fits him well, but the role he plays seems oddly shoehorned in. I understand that the movie is in actual fact based on a novel called _The Chinama...