Black Mask
Black Mask

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Black Mask

2010
Movie
15 min
Portuguese

Gregory is in love with a carnival masquerade. He goes after her every year. His friends make fun, but he's a romantic convict. Luisette is a transvestite in search of affection. Together they spend a night of intense love. The next day, Gregory takes Luisette to a beneficent soccer game with friends dressed as women. As she plays he falls in love. Luisette captivates him by his sincere love.

Insights

IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic38/100
Google Users45%
Director: Daniel LeeGenres: Action, Crime, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In a dystopian future, a squadron of super-soldiers known as 'Commando 14' are created to be weapons of mass destruction. When one of them, Simon, escapes and suffers from amnesia, he finds himself hunted by his former comrades. He is taken in by a kind librarian who helps him recover his memories and understand his true identity. As Simon regains his past, he must confront his former unit to prevent them from carrying out their destructive mission.

Critical Reception

Black Mask was met with mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot convoluted and the action sequences uninspired compared to other films in the genre. While Jet Li's performance received some praise, the film's overall execution failed to impress a wide audience.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable plot and unoriginal action sequences.

  • Jet Li's presence elevates the material, but it's not enough to save the movie.

  • The visual effects and cinematography are often criticized for being uninspired.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the film's pacing and a perceived lack of innovation in its action choreography. Many viewers felt that the movie did not live up to the potential of its premise or its lead actor.

Fun Fact

The film is a remake of the 1996 Hong Kong film of the same name, also starring Jet Li in the lead role.

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