Kung Fu Assassins
Kung Fu Assassins

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Kung Fu Assassins

2007
Movie
80 min
English

Howee is a rich famous TV and radio shock jock, married for 20 years with 2 kids. He is hitting middle-aged crisis hard. And he is about to take new route in life.

Insights

IMDb5.0/10
Director: Philip TanGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

In the dark underbelly of Los Angeles, a former martial arts prodigy, betrayed by his own master, seeks to avenge his fallen mentor and reclaim his family's honor. He must navigate a treacherous world of crime syndicates and uncover a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power.

Critical Reception

Kung Fu Assassins received a generally mixed to negative reception, primarily criticized for its predictable plot, uneven pacing, and reliance on genre tropes. While some viewers appreciated the martial arts sequences, critics often found the overall execution lacking in depth and originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • The action sequences are competent but fail to elevate a generic crime narrative.

  • Lacks originality and suffers from a formulaic plot.

  • Performances are uninspired, contributing to the film's overall mediocrity.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Kung Fu Assassins are scarce and largely unimpressed, with many viewers citing a lack of compelling story and character development as major drawbacks.

Fun Fact

The film was independently produced and had a limited theatrical release, primarily targeting the direct-to-video market.

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