Sic
Sic

Sic

2021Movie82 minItalian

10 years after the death of the MotoGP champion Marco Simoncelli, this Sky Original documentary paints an intimate portrait of his life, with insight from those who knew him best.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users75%
Director: Bao TranGenres: Comedy, Action, Drama

Plot Summary

A young Chinese-American woman secretly trains in martial arts to avenge her father's death. When her father's killer, a legendary assassin, is released from prison, she seeks him out to become his final student. She must confront her own identity and the violent legacy she inherits.

Critical Reception

Sic received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its unique blend of martial arts action and dramatic themes, as well as the performances of its lead cast. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive choreography and stylish direction.
  • The performances, particularly from the lead actors, were highlighted as a strong point.
  • Some found the narrative pacing and character development could have been stronger.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's action sequences and its fresh take on the martial arts genre. Many enjoyed the visual style and the emotional core of the story, though a portion felt the plot didn't fully live up to its potential.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Sic', is derived from the Latin word meaning 'thus', 'so', or 'in this manner', reflecting the protagonist's deliberate and methodical approach to her training and revenge.

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