- jackmeat12 de febrero de 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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El corruptor (The corruptor) was released on 11 de febrero de 1999.
El corruptor (The corruptor) was directed by James Foley.
El corruptor (The corruptor) has a runtime of 1h 50min.
El corruptor (The corruptor) was produced by Dan Halsted.
Nick Chen es uno de los primeros hijos de inmigrantes chinos que se convierte en agente de la policía de Nueva York. Su principal misión consiste en mantener la paz en el difícil barrio de Chinatown. A Chen se le asigna como nuevo compañero, el joven Danny Wallace, quien no tiene ni idea del delicado equilibrio de fuerzas que vive el barrio.
The key characters in El corruptor (The corruptor) are Danny Wallace (Mark Wahlberg), Nick Chen (Chow Yun-Fat), Bobby Vu (Byron Mann).
El corruptor (The corruptor) is rated 18.
El corruptor (The corruptor) is an Action, Crimen, Suspense film.
El corruptor (The corruptor) has an audience rating of 4.3 out of 10.
El corruptor (The corruptor) had a budget of 25 MUS$.
El corruptor (The corruptor) has made 15,2 MUS$ at the box office.