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Even for this genre, X is exceptionally gory. And yes, over-the-top fights are what you expect as a viewer - and you get plenty of them here. But beyond that, what motivates the story? Why should a viewer sympathize with any character, w...


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After sparing a girl's life during a massacre, an elite Triad assassin is targeted by an onslaught of murderous gangsters.
A former enforcer for a crime syndicate, Ito, goes rogue after refusing to slaughter a young girl tied to his past. This act of defiance pits him against his former allies, including his childhood friend and partner, Fatih. Ito must protect the girl and fight his way through a brutal onslaught of assassins and mercenaries sent to eliminate them both.
The Night Comes for Us garnered significant attention for its unrelenting and exceptionally choreographed action sequences. Critics and audiences lauded its visceral violence and stunt work, often comparing it to the benchmark set by "The Raid" films. While the plot is relatively straightforward, the film's power lies in its kinetic energy and its commitment to brutal, high-octane combat.
Praised for its jaw-dropping, hyper-violent action sequences and fight choreography.
Noted for its relentless pacing and impressive stunt work, delivering pure adrenaline.
Some found the plot thin, but most agreed the action compensated for it.
Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved the film's intense and stylish action, calling it a 'gore-fest' and a 'masterclass in fight choreography.' Many praised the performances of Joe Taslim and Iko Uwais, noting the visceral impact of the fight scenes and the film's commitment to delivering pure, unadulterated action entertainment. Some viewers found the plot predictable but still highly enjoyed the spectacle.
The film reunited Joe Taslim and Iko Uwais, two prominent figures in Indonesian action cinema, who previously starred together in the critically acclaimed "The Raid: Redemption" (2011).
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Even for this genre, X is exceptionally gory. And yes, over-the-top fights are what you expect as a viewer - and you get plenty of them here. But beyond that, what motivates the story? Why should a viewer sympathize with any character, w...

_The Night Comes for Us_ features levels of gore not found anywhere else but your most gratuitous horror flicks, so if you can't handle that sort of thing, I suggest you give it a wide berth. If some blood and guts aren't an issue for you t...