Shockwave

In this action-thriller, a former bomb disposal expert with a troubled past is drawn back into the dangerous world of explosives when a series of meticulously planned bombings rocks Hong Kong. As the perpetrator escalates their attacks, the protagonist must race against time to uncover their identity and stop them before the city descends into chaos. The investigation becomes deeply personal as the bomber's motives seem tied to the protagonist's own history.

Shockwave (2016) received mixed reviews, with praise for its action sequences and intensity, but criticism for its predictable plot and character development. Audiences generally found it an entertaining, albeit formulaic, thriller.

• Praised for its high-octane action and thrilling bomb-defusal scenes.

• Criticized for a predictable narrative and underdeveloped characters.

• Competent but ultimately unremarkable entry in the action thriller genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but generally highlight the film's exciting action set pieces and suspenseful moments. Some viewers found the plot to be straightforward and lacking in originality.

The film reportedly features several real bomb disposal techniques, aiming for a degree of authenticity in its portrayal of the explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) profession.