The Corruptor
- jackmeat12. februar 2025My quick rating - 5.9/10. I seem to pop this one on once a decade, but for some reason, I’ve never actually reviewed it—so what better time than now while I’m updating my website? Directed by James Foley, this flick brings a stylish crime-thriller approach to the well-worn “veteran cop and rookie partner” dynamic, with Chow Yun-Fat carrying the movie—as expected. Mark Wahlberg plays the fresh-faced recruit, while Chow Yun-Fat’s seasoned officer navigates the murky waters of corruption within New York’s Chinatown. The story follows the duo as they attempt to take down the Chinese Triads, but moral lines blur when the criminals attempt to bribe Wahlberg’s character, leading to complications in trust and loyalty. The film takes clear inspiration from John Woo, showcasing stylish action sequences and well-choreographed gunfights. While nothing here is groundbreaking, the shootouts are well executed, and the tension in certain moments keeps the film engaging. Some of the dialogue can feel a bit jumbled, especially when dealing with non-English-speaking actors, but the overall narrative holds up well. The double-cross and resulting plot points all get wrapped up in a very dramatic and convenient way. Many considered The Corruptor to be Chow Yun-Fat’s first strong Hollywood outing, though I’d argue The Replacement Killers did a better job the year before highlighting his talents. That said, this is still a solid action flick that has aged decently, even if my younger self might have rated it higher back in the day. The chemistry between the two leads is believable, and the film effectively balances action with character drama, even if it doesn’t quite hit classic status. It's a stylish, well-acted crime thriller with some great action set pieces, even if it doesn’t break new ground. Still worth a revisit every now and then.
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- februar 1999 blev The Corruptor udgivet.
The Corruptor blev instrueret af James Foley.
The Corruptor har en spilletid på 1 t 50 m.
The Corruptor blev produceret af Dan Halsted.
Den unge idealistiske betjent Danny Wallace (Mark Wahlberg) bliver forflyttet til Chinatown. Her får han en ny makker, den erfarne og hårdkogte kinesiske amerikaner Nick Chen (Chow Yun-Fat). Sammen må de forsøge at stoppe den blodige gangsterkrig, der er brudt ud mellem den kinesiske triade og banden Fukienese Dragons. Undervejs går det op for Danny at Nick ¿ der bliver som en far for ham ¿ bærer på en frygtelig og livsfarlig hemmelighed!
Nøglepersonerne i The Corruptor er Danny Wallace (Mark Wahlberg), Nick Chen (Chow Yun-Fat), Bobby Vu (Byron Mann).
The Corruptor er bedømt R.
The Corruptor er en Action, Kriminalitet, Thriller-film.
The Corruptor har en publikumsbedømmelse på 4.3 ud af 10.
The Corruptor havde et budget på 25 mio. US$.
The Corruptor har indtjent 15,2 mio. US$ ved billetlugen.