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Overview

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Director:
Christian Duguay
Writers (WGA):
Wayne Beach (story)
Wayne Beach (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
25 August 2000 (USA) more
Genre:
Action | Thriller more
Tagline:
Who is your foe? more
Plot:
Shaw is an operative for the United Nations' covert dirty-tricks squad, using espionage and quasi-ethical tactics to secure peace and cooperation... more | full synopsis
Awards:
2 wins & 9 nominations more
User Comments:
Underrated Conspiracy Thriller more

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
L'art de la guerre (Canada: French title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong violence, some sexuality, language and brief drug content.
Runtime:
117 min | Germany:116 min (cut version) | Germany:117 min (uncut version)
Country:
USA | Canada
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital EX
Filming Locations:
Hong Kong, China more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Before appearing in this film, Michael Biehn read a copy of Sun Tzu's "Art of War" in K2 (1991). more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Julia Fang and Shaw leave the cafe after his car explodes, the car with the Florida license plates has been moved from the front of the cafe to an alley across the street. more
Quotes:
Julia Fang: Do they train you to be this vague, or is it a gift? more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Tropic Thunder (2008) more

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13 out of 14 people found the following comment useful:-
Underrated Conspiracy Thriller, 11 February 2006
7/10
Author: mjw2305 from England

Snipes puts in a fine performance as Neil Shaw, a united nations defence agent who is wanted for the assassination of the Chinese U.N. ambassador at a time where U.S. and Chinese relations are already strained.

Snipes teams up with a beautiful U.N. translator (Marie Matiko) in a search for the truth behind the conspiracy that is engulfing the duo. The Art of War delivers action, thrills and good plot twists and overall is a satisfying thriller. However it is not without some minor flaws, the story although complex and interesting is somewhat dis-jointed in its delivery and the ending lacks impact, even if it does ring true to the plot line.

All in all 'The Art of War' is a good, yet less than perfect action thriller, that will certainly satisfy Snipes fans.

7/10

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