DOA Assault
DOA Assault

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DOA Assault

2021
Movie
79 min
Mandarin

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes8%
Metacritic21/100
Google Users45%
Director: Corey YuenGenres: Action, Martial Arts, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Five female martial artists are invited to a mysterious island tournament, where they must fight for survival against each other. The tournament, hosted by the enigmatic Don Raja, is a high-stakes competition with a massive cash prize, but soon the competitors discover a darker secret behind the games.

Critical Reception

DOA: Dead or Alive was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. Reviewers frequently cited its nonsensical plot, poor acting, and reliance on fan service over substance.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film is a visually uninspired and poorly acted adaptation.

  • Relies heavily on gratuitous shots of its female cast.

  • Lacks any compelling narrative or character development.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate dissatisfaction with the plot, acting, and fight choreography, with many finding it a forgettable action flick.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the popular 'Dead or Alive' series of fighting video games, known for its exaggerated character designs and combat mechanics.

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