S.M.A.R.T. Chase
S.M.A.R.T. Chase

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S.M.A.R.T. Chase

2017
Movie
95 min
English

A washed-up private security agent has to escort a valuable Chinese antique out of Shanghai but is ambushed en route.

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IMDb4.2/10
Director: Leo LawGenres: Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

When a former mercenary is tasked with protecting a valuable artifact during a high-stakes chase across Shanghai, he finds himself battling a shadowy organization and corrupt officials. He must use his unique skills to outwit his pursuers and ensure the artifact reaches its destination safely. The mission quickly becomes a dangerous game of cat and mouse with the fate of the artifact and his own life hanging in the balance.

Critical Reception

S.M.A.R.T. Chase received largely negative reviews from critics, with many citing its derivative plot, inconsistent pacing, and underdeveloped characters. While some acknowledged the action sequences, the overall sentiment was that the film failed to deliver a compelling or original thriller experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • The action sequences are competent but do little to elevate a predictable and uninspired plot.

  • Character development is minimal, leaving the audience with little reason to invest in the protagonists' struggles.

  • The film suffers from pacing issues and a lack of originality, feeling like a rehash of better action thrillers.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Shanghai, China, aiming to provide an authentic urban backdrop for the action sequences.

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