Triple Nine
Triple Nine

Triple Nine

1999TV ShowEnded4 SeasonsEnglish

Triple Nine is an English language television police procedural telecast on what was then the Television Corporation of Singapore's Channel 5 from 1995 to 1999. The station's earliest attempt in an action-based drama series, it revolved around the lives of a group of police officers, namely Inspector Mike Chin, Inspector Elaine Tay, and Sergeant Alan Leong from the Special Investigation Section of the Criminal Investigation Department. The cast changed in subsequent seasons, notably with the inclusion of Inspector Sean Han, Inspector Herbert de Souza, and Sergeant Yeo Lay Kim from the third season, and Sergeant Sarah Chan from the 4th season. Season 2 was written by Amos Kwok. The first season was also dubbed into Chinese and aired on Channel 8 in 1996.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes53%
Metacritic59/100
Google Users59% liked this movie
Director: John HillcoatGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of corrupt police officers and criminals plans a complex heist, which involves murdering a police officer to create a 999 emergency response, a code for an officer down. This would divert all attention away from the crime scene, allowing the crew to execute their plan. However, things quickly spiral out of control as the officers involved become entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with both internal affairs and the unforgiving criminal underworld.

Critical Reception

Triple 9 received mixed to positive reviews from critics. While praised for its intense action sequences, gritty atmosphere, and strong performances from its ensemble cast, it was also criticized for its convoluted plot and uneven pacing. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the dark, suspenseful thriller elements and others finding the narrative too complex and bleak.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film delivers a tense and action-packed crime thriller with a stellar cast.
  • However, the plot can be overly convoluted and difficult to follow at times.
  • Praised for its dark and gritty atmosphere and strong performances, but criticized for pacing issues.

Google audience: Google users generally found Triple 9 to be a decent action thriller, appreciating the suspense and the performances of the lead actors. Some viewers felt the story was a bit too complex and dark, leading to a less satisfying experience, while others enjoyed the intense and gritty nature of the film.

Fun Fact

Director John Hillcoat initially wanted to cast Shia LaBeouf as Chris Allen before Casey Affleck took the role.

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