Accidental Firing
Accidental Firing

Accidental Firing

2018TV ShowEnded1 SeasonMandarin

A story revolving around the experiences of men serving in the police and a misfiring incident that becomes the center of conflict. Ten years ago, while Zhang Peng Cheng (Yu Yi) was trying to apprehend a suspect, a bullet was fired in his direction. Xu Lei takes the hit instead and ends up paralyzed for life. Ten years later, a misfiring incident affects the entire department. Liu Chang Lu decides to bury the case, but Zhao Peng Cheng struggles between his emotions and doing what's right.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Jeff ChanGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A washed-up action star, struggling with his career and personal life, finds himself in a real-life dangerous situation when he's mistaken for a contract killer. He must use his acting skills and cinematic knowledge to survive and protect himself and others from a dangerous criminal organization.

Critical Reception

Accidental Firing received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated the attempt at a "meta" action-comedy, many found the plot convoluted and the execution lacking. Performances were generally considered serviceable, with some actors seemingly more committed than others.

What Reviewers Say

  • An uninspired B-movie that fails to deliver on its action or comedic potential.
  • The film suffers from a weak script and uneven pacing, making it a forgettable viewing experience.
  • Despite a few recognizable actors, the performances are largely uninspired.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Accidental Firing are largely negative, with many viewers expressing disappointment in the film's predictable plot and lack of originality. Some found the action sequences to be poorly choreographed and the humor to fall flat.

Fun Fact

Dominic Purcell, who plays the lead, previously starred as Lincoln Burrows in the popular TV series 'Prison Break', a show known for its elaborate escape plans and high-stakes drama, contrasting with the more haphazard 'accidental' nature of his character's predicament in this film.

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