Double H.E.A.T.
Double H.E.A.T.

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Double H.E.A.T.

1998
Movie
80 min
Japanese

Female detective, Kay, who had been assigned to the southern department of the city, was in the process of escorting an important witness with her detectives in the northern department. During the escort she was attacked in a vicious encounter in which she must figure out why.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Tibor "Tibby" TakácsGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

A tough-as-nails female DEA agent goes undercover to bust a high-tech drug cartel, but finds herself targeted by a deadly assassin. She must use all her skills and rely on a mysterious stranger to survive and expose the operation. The film blends intense martial arts action with a gritty crime thriller narrative.

Critical Reception

Double H.E.A.T. was a direct-to-video release that garnered a mixed reception. While praised for its action sequences and Don "The Dragon" Wilson's martial arts prowess, critics often pointed to a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. It found an audience among fans of martial arts and action films of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its martial arts choreography and Don "The Dragon" Wilson's performance.

  • Criticized for its thin plot and generic action movie tropes.

  • A serviceable B-movie action flick for fans of the genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews are generally scarce for this direct-to-video release. Those available often highlight the competent fight scenes as a main draw, while some found the story to be uninspired and predictable.

Fun Fact

Don "The Dragon" Wilson, a multiple-time undefeated professional kickboxing world champion, often performed many of his own stunts and fight sequences in his films.

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