Manhunt
Manhunt

Movie spotlight

Manhunt

2020
Movie
85 min
English

A group of childhood friends get together for one of their kids birthday parties in Dublin. The next morning they wake up in a forest in the middle of nowhere being hunted down one by one by a masked serial killer.

Insights

IMDb6.4/10
Google Users68%
Director: Peter Ho-Sun ChanGenres: Action, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

Based on a true story, "Manhunt" follows a dedicated detective on a relentless pursuit of a fugitive across Asia. Framed for a crime he didn't commit, the fugitive must uncover the truth while evading capture by both the police and dangerous shadowy forces. The film culminates in a high-stakes chase that tests the limits of endurance and morality.

Critical Reception

Critically, "Manhunt" received a mixed reception. While some praised its action sequences and ambitious scope, others found its plot convoluted and the pacing uneven. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some enjoying the spectacle and performances, while others were less impressed by the narrative's complexity.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic action and visual style.

  • Criticized for a convoluted and sometimes slow-moving plot.

  • The performances of the lead actors were generally well-received.

Google audience: Google users generally found "Manhunt" to be an engaging action thriller with impressive fight choreography and chase scenes. However, a significant portion of reviewers felt that the story was overly complicated and lacked clear character development, detracting from the overall experience.

Fun Fact

The film is inspired by the 1976 novel "Dragon Hunt" by Yoshiaki Hongō, which was also the basis for the 1976 film "Hot Blood Killer" directed by Johnnie To.

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