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Flash Point (2008)

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Reviews Counted:19

Fresh:8

Rotten:11

Average Rating:3.2/10

Consensus: Flash Point features some nice mindless martial-arts action, but too much of the already thin story treads familiar ground.

Rated: R [See Full Rating] for strong bloody violence and brutal martial arts action.

Runtime: 88 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Theatrical Release:Mar 14, 2008 Limited

Box Office: $144,836

Synopsis: Like the flashy sports car he controls, Detective Sargent Jun Ma (Donnie Yen) of the Serious Crimes Unit is precise and brutal. Determined to destroy his criminal nemeses Archer, Tiger and Tony... Like the flashy sports car he controls, Detective Sargent Jun Ma (Donnie Yen) of the Serious Crimes Unit is precise and brutal. Determined to destroy his criminal nemeses Archer, Tiger and Tony (Collin Chou), a gang of three powerful brothers, Jun Ma infiltrates their corrupt organization with the planting of a mole, Wilson (Louis Koo). When Wilson’s dual role is exposed, he becomes the last living witness to testify against Archer and now Jun Ma must battle to protect his partner from the murderous thugs to ensure they are put out of business permanently. --© Genius Products [More]

Starring: Donnie Yen, Louis Koo, Collin Chou, Ray Lui

Starring: Donnie Yen, Louis Koo, Collin Chou, Ray Lui, Fan Bingbing, Xing Yu, Kent Cheung, Xu Qing

Director: Wilson Yip

Director: Wilson Yip
Screenwriter: Szeto Kam-yuen
Producer: Nansun Shi, Donnie Yen
Composer: Chan Kwong-Wing
Studio: Third Rail & Genius Products

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04/23/08
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The cult classic is an all-out action blow out in traditional Hong Kong style starring Donnie Yen, Louis Koo and Collin Chou. It is a mix of martial arts with all-out blow-out action. If you are a fan of Hong Kong thrillers this is right up your alley.

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Yen and costar Chou redefine the big screen brawl with their kinetic, intense display.

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