SummaryKai Jin, a young Chinatown chef in present day San Francisco, becomes entangled with the Chinese Triad's pursuit of deadly ancient powers known as the "Wu Xing.
Directed By:Roel Reiné
Written By:Jessica Chou, Cameron Litvack, Yalun Tu
Fistful of Vengeance
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Mixed or Average
44
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Generally Unfavorable
2.6
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Feb 18, 2022
75
In the hands of a more talented filmmaker, this movie had the potential to become a new martial-arts classic. In Reiné’s, it’s the kind of thing that plays well as an evening’s diversion on Netflix, but doesn’t ever rise above the level of “just another good mid-tier actioner."
Feb 24, 2022
50
The best action sequence comes at the end, which bolsters the film's best use of camera movement and editing to highlight the fight choreography.
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2.6
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May 5, 2022
4
The action is good, and if that's all you're interested in, that's fine. It's dumb as it can afford to be and freely accepts it.
I suppose that level of transparence is laudable, but yes, this is an action film with overly edited sequences rather than anything truly choreographed, so there's no fluidity to these and they're not particularly exciting. Disappointing if you're looking for more than numb yourself a bit.
Feb 15, 2024
2
Attempts to use elongated action sequences to distract from the film's terrible acting and a horrible script. Both the fight and chase sequences were entirely too long. Most likely to limit how much time the characters were actually required to speak. Didn't bother finishing. Really a shame because I genuinely enjoyed the series.
Feb 18, 2022
50
Fistful of Vengeance is a movie in duration only; it’s pretty slapdash in terms of its execution, even during its glossy-looking action set pieces.
Feb 18, 2022
40
Without tactical, philosophical or emotional grounding, the battle scenes don’t land with any cinematic force.
Feb 18, 2022
38
Leave this one to fans of the series, because as a stand-alone movie, it’s a dud.
Feb 22, 2022
35
It is glorious to see a predominantly Asian cast, including Asian-Americans, and extended scenes set against a gorgeous Thai backdrop. However, there’s little else to enjoy in this middling martial arts flick.
Feb 21, 2022
0
Awful.
Awful story.
Awful fight scenes.
Awful acting.
Awful choreography.
A "Stand-alone Sequel" to the equally awful Wu Assassins.
Netflix produced trash.
I understand Iko Uwais wanting some mainstream exposure but he needs to be careful, he is a fantastic martial artist and needs to avoid dumpster fires like this moving forward.
Production Company:
- Flame Ventures
- Living Films
- Netflix
- Nomadic Pictures
Release Date:Feb 17, 2022
Duration:1 h 34 m
Rating:TV-MA
Awards
Directors Guild of Canada
• 1 Nomination
