Detective Chinatown 3
Detective Chinatown 3

Detective Chinatown 3

2021Movie136 minMandarin

Tang Ren and Qin Feng travel to Japan to investigate the death of a mafia head. As they suspect foul play, they engage in a battle of wits against foreign detectives.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Sheng DingGenres: Comedy, Mystery, Action

Plot Summary

When the Chinatown detective agency's most formidable detective, Qin Feng, is challenged by his uncle Tang Ren to solve a series of murders in Tokyo, they find themselves embroiled in a complex investigation. Teaming up with a host of international detectives, they race against time to uncover the truth behind the killings and prevent a catastrophic event that threatens the city.

Critical Reception

Detective Chinatown 3 achieved massive commercial success, breaking box office records in China. However, critical reception was mixed, with many reviewers praising its action sequences and humor but criticizing the convoluted plot and excessive reliance on gags.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious scale and dazzling Tokyo setting.
  • Felt the humor was over-the-top and the plot became too convoluted.
  • Action sequences and the chemistry between the lead actors were highlights.

Google audience: Audience reception was largely positive, appreciating the film's comedic elements and spectacular action. Some viewers found the plot to be a bit too complex to follow, but the overall entertainment value was high.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film was originally slated for a 2020 release but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, eventually releasing during the Chinese New Year holiday in 2021.

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