Tiger Cubs
Tiger Cubs, alternatively titled Special Duties Unit, is a Hong Kong police procedural television series produced by Lam Chi-wah and TVB. It premiered on Sunday, 24 June 2012 on Jade and HD Jade, and was the first TVB drama to broadcast in the Sunday night time slot since 1995's File of Justice. Tiger Cubs was one of six TVB dramas that were promoted at the 2011 Hong Kong Internal Film and TV Market. Tiger Cubs debuted its trailer at TVB's Programme Presentation 2012 event on 1 November 2011. The drama is renewed for a sequel in early 2013, with a production of 20 regular episodes. Filming for the second series began in June 2013.
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Plot Summary
A elite police unit known as the 'Tiger Cubs' is tasked with taking down a notorious drug cartel that has been terrorizing the region. The team faces internal conflicts and dangerous operatives as they race against time to prevent a catastrophic event. The mission becomes personal as the stakes rise and loyalties are tested.
Critical Reception
Tiger Cubs was generally met with a mixed to positive reception, particularly praised for its action sequences and performances by some critics, while others found the plot to be formulaic. Audiences often enjoyed the adrenaline-fueled nature of the film.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its intense and well-choreographed action sequences.
- Appreciated for the dedication of its cast in performing demanding stunts.
- Some critics noted a predictable storyline within the crime-thriller genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's exciting fight choreography and the effort put into the action. Some viewers found the plot straightforward but effective for an action movie.
Fun Fact
The film features a significant amount of practical stunt work, with the cast undergoing rigorous training to perform many of the fight scenes themselves.
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