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The One (2001)

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Reviews Counted:83

Fresh:11

Rotten:72

Average Rating:3.9/10

Consensus: The One plays out more like a video game than a movie and borrows freely from other, better sci-fi actioners like the The Matrix. Also, Jet Li's martial arts abilities are buried under the editing and special effects.

Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating] for intense action violence and some language

Runtime: 87 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Theatrical Release:Nov 2, 2001 Wide

Box Office: $43,905,746

Synopsis: THE ONE is based on the futuristic premise that there is more than one universe: there are many parallel universes, each of which contain a slightly different version of every person who has ever... THE ONE is based on the futuristic premise that there is more than one universe: there are many parallel universes, each of which contain a slightly different version of every person who has ever lived. Yulaw (Jet Li) is a rogue agent from the Multiverse Bureau of Intelligence who has learned that, by traveling from one parallel universe to another and killing the alternate versions of himself, he gains his counterparts's strength, speed and intelligence. After killing one hundred and twenty-three parallel versions of himself, Yulaw has gained almost unstoppable power--and there is only one version of himself left, Gabriel Law (Jet Li), a Los Angeles cop. Yulaw travels to the universe that houses his nemesis, followed by a pair of agents intent on stopping him from killing Gabe and either gaining near-Godlike powers, or destroying the fabric of all existence. Gabe is confused to find himself being hunted and shot at by himself, but with the help of his wife, T.K. (Carla Gugino), and the Multiverse cops (Delroy Lindo and Jason Statham), Gabe engages Yulaw in a series of spectacular fights to become the One. Glen Morgan and James Wong, creators of FINAL DESTINATION and several memorable episodes of THE X-FILES, direct this mind-bending martial-arts extravaganza. [More]

Starring: Jet Li, Carla Gugino, Delroy Lindo, Jason Statham

Starring: Jet Li, Carla Gugino, Delroy Lindo, Jason Statham, James Morrison, Tucker Smallwood, Mark Borchardt

Director: James Wong

Director: James Wong
Screenwriter: James Wong, Glen Morgan
Producer: Steven Chasman, Glen Morgan
Composer: Trevor Rabin
Studio: Columbia Pictures

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  • In a stunning dual role, international action star Jet Li portrays Gabriel Yulaw, a police officer confronted with a sinister form of himself escaped from an advanced, parallel universe and intent onkilling Gabriel. His alter ego's hunt culminates in a fateful battle between good and evil that changes Gabriel's perception of reality and forces him to examine the evil hidden within himself. The One features riveting martial arts and innovative special effects.
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    06/19/02
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    Full Review Source: Dark Horizons | comment Comment
    06/13/02
    Garth Franklin
    Garth Franklin
    Dark Horizons

    una colección de huecos inexplicables en su guión.

    Full Review Source: Cinenganos | comment Comment
    06/08/02
    Luis Martinez
    Luis Martinez
    Cinenganos

    Replicates the experience of viewing an arcade demo for the same length of time.

    Full Review Source: UK Critic | comment Comment
    04/24/02
    Ian Waldron-Mantgani
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    Full Review Source: BBC | comment Comment
    04/17/02
    Ben Falk
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    N/R

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    Full Review Source: FilmFour.com | comment Comment
    04/16/02
    FilmFour.com

    Morgan and Wong lose sight of what makes Li such an appealing star in the first place: his natural athletic ability.

    Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com | comment Comment
    04/09/02
    Michael Dequina
    Michael Dequina
    TheMovieReport.com

    The confused step-child of "Sliders" and Highlander.

    Full Review Source: Film Freak Central | comment Comment
    03/30/02
    Walter Chaw
    Walter Chaw
    Film Freak Central

    Li kicks a good amount of ass in the film, but he’s certainly no Oscar contender.

    Full Review Source: MovieMartyr.com | comment Comment
    03/05/02
    Jeremy Heilman
    Jeremy Heilman
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    N/R

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    Full Review Source: Sci-Fi Movie Page | comment Comment
    02/21/02
    James O'Ehley
    James O'Ehley
    Sci-Fi Movie Page

    Instead of thrilling audiences, The One disappoints.

    Full Review Source: Baseline.Hollywood.com | comment 1 Comment
    12/21/01
    Ted Murphy
    Ted Murphy
    Baseline.Hollywood.com

    It's as if Wong and Morgan didn't think beyond the pitch session. It becomes painful to watch how quickly the duo squanders the story's potential.

    Full Review Source: Film Journal International | comment Comment
    12/09/01
    Ethan Alter
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    Full Review Source: Detroit News | comment Comment
    11/18/01
    Susan Stark
    Susan Stark
    Detroit News
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    Too serious about itself and its silly concept, and it offers nothing beyond the fight sequences we've seen before.

    Full Review Source: EricDSnider.com | comment Comment
    11/16/01
    Eric D. Snider
    Eric D. Snider
    EricDSnider.com

    I like Jet, but...this particular "Version" of the idea deletes nearly all ripe tangents.

    Full Review Source: Hollywood Report Card | comment Comment
    11/13/01
    Ross Anthony
    Ross Anthony
    Hollywood Report Card

    The cheapest and most nonsensical slice of quasi-Science Fiction silliness since Freejack.

    Full Review Source: Matinee Magazine | comment Comment
    11/12/01
    Chuck Rudolph
    Chuck Rudolph
    Matinee Magazine
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    11/11/01
    Catharine Tunnacliffe
    Catharine Tunnacliffe
    eye WEEKLY

    "The One" is an expensive-looking martial arts-science fiction movie that delivers a lot less than you would expect from it.

    Full Review Source: Laramie Movie Scope | comment Comment
    11/11/01
    Robert Roten
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    11/11/01
    Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
    Paul Clinton (CNN.com)
    Boxoffice Magazine

    What little good that can be said about The One is easily summed up in this sentence: Jet Li fights himself.

    Full Review Source: Cinerina | comment Comment
    11/10/01
    Karina Montgomery
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