Detective Dee and The Great Red Fox
Detective Dee and The Great Red Fox

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Detective Dee and The Great Red Fox

2021
Movie
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Mandarin

The Tang Dynasty is in danger, Wu Zetian is the emperor, the dynasty is in turmoil, the fox demon is out at night, rumors abound, millions of silver money is missing, the conspiracy behind is the collusion of powerful ministers, or ghosts are running rampant.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Shinsuke SatoGenres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery, Crime

Plot Summary

In the Tang Dynasty, the brilliant but disgraced detective Dee is tasked with solving a series of mysterious murders. These killings are seemingly orchestrated by a mythical creature known as the Great Red Fox, leading Dee and his allies on a perilous quest to uncover the truth behind the legend and the human machinations at play. The investigation forces Dee to confront ancient secrets and powerful enemies.

Critical Reception

Detective Dee and The Great Red Fox received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its visual spectacle, elaborate action sequences, and the compelling performance of Mark Chao. However, some found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven. Audiences generally enjoyed the film's blend of historical drama and supernatural elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning with impressive action choreography.

  • Mark Chao delivers a captivating performance as the titular detective.

  • The narrative can be overly complicated and at times slow-moving.

Google audience: Audience reviews are not widely available or consistently aggregated for this film.

Fun Fact

The film is part of a long-running franchise featuring the fictional detective Dee, with previous installments also garnering international attention for their grand scale and intricate plotting.

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