Big Circle Blues
Big Circle Blues

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Big Circle Blues

1992
Movie
87 min
Cantonese

A gang of Mainland robbers leave their mark in Hong Kong and flee to Taiwan. Female supercop Show Yun reluctantly teams up with her Taiwan counterpart, policeman Wai to stop this violent gang of robbers.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users65%
Director: Renny HarlinGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A tough female detective goes undercover to investigate a string of murders that appear to be linked to a high-society cult. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power, putting her own life in grave danger. She must rely on her instincts and a few unlikely allies to expose the truth before becoming the cult's next victim.

Critical Reception

Big Circle Blues received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its energetic direction and Geena Davis's performance, while others criticized its convoluted plot and predictable twists. Audiences were similarly divided, finding it an entertaining, if somewhat formulaic, action thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Geena Davis delivers a strong performance as a determined detective.

  • The film offers a decent amount of action and suspense, but the plot becomes increasingly convoluted.

  • While visually stylish, the narrative struggles to maintain coherence.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally found the movie to be a watchable action-thriller with a standout performance from Geena Davis, though many felt the story was predictable and lacked originality. Some viewers enjoyed the pacing and action sequences, while others were disappointed by the weak script.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived as a vehicle for a different lead actress, but scheduling conflicts led to Geena Davis taking on the role.

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