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The Art of War (2000)

 -  Action | Thriller  -  25 August 2000 (USA)
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Shaw is an operative for the United Nations' covert dirty-tricks squad, using espionage and quasi-ethical tactics to secure peace and cooperation. When a shipping container full of dead ... See full summary »

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Shaw is an operative for the United Nations' covert dirty-tricks squad, using espionage and quasi-ethical tactics to secure peace and cooperation. When a shipping container full of dead Vietnamese refugees turns up on the docks and China's ambassador is gunned down at a dinner celebrating a new trade agreement with China and the US, Shaw is framed for the murder and must evade the FBI and Triad gangsters to find out what is really going on. Written by Jeff Cross <blackjac_1998@yahoo.com>

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Rated R for strong violence, some sexuality, language and brief drug content | See all certifications »

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25 August 2000 (USA)  »

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El arte de la guerra  »

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Budget:

$40,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£165,830 (UK) (8 December 2000)

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ESP 373,584,458 (Spain) (29 June 2001)
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The tones dialed for Lo Kee Bakery, the Gentleman's Club, are the first few notes of the tune to "Yankee Doodle". See more »

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Although the UN Charter does not allow it to operate a counter-terrorist organization, several scenes imply that the operation is a secret initiative undertaken exclusively by Eleanor Hooks. Hooks oversees her covert team by herself, keeping the UN Secretary General (Douglas Thomas) largely in the dark: Thomas doesn't know the members of her group nor the details of what they do. See more »

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[first lines]
Jenna Novak: What is he waiting for?
[putting on headset]
Jenna Novak: What are you waiting for?
Neil Shaw: [over radio] Novak, I'm experiencing the moment.
Bly: He's going to experience a Chinese labor camp in a moment if he doesn't stick to schedule.
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Awesome guilty pleasure!
10 July 2001 | by (Jersey City, NJ) – See all my reviews

Wesley Snipes has always been trusty in the action genre. He has great charisma and looks totally cool when kicking the crap out of the bad guys. Ever since his breakthrough role in "Passenger 57." There are many great moments of action in "The Art of War." Sure, the plot is far from compelling, but the energy and fast pace keeps it fueled.

"The Art of War" is not a work of art, but it's a great popcorn flick and one that won't put you to sleep! I just wish they could've done something about the cliches. I'm not going to give anything away, so I'll just say, "Why is it in these movies the characters never seem to know who their limo driver is?" It's an overused cliche and a cheap surprise.

My score: 7 (out of 10)


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