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The Adventurers

Original title: Xia dao lian meng
  • 20172017
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
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Jean Reno, Andy Lau, Shu Qi, Tony Yo-ning Yang, and Jingchu Zhang in The Adventurers (2017)
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The world's top thieves join forces to pull off the heist of a lifetime. But when they find themselves pursued across Europe by a legendary French detective, they'll have to take their game ... Read allThe world's top thieves join forces to pull off the heist of a lifetime. But when they find themselves pursued across Europe by a legendary French detective, they'll have to take their game to the next level.The world's top thieves join forces to pull off the heist of a lifetime. But when they find themselves pursued across Europe by a legendary French detective, they'll have to take their game to the next level.
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
3.1K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
23,790
17,120
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Stephen Fung
    • Writers
      • Chi Kwong Cheung
      • Stephen Fung
      • Zhichao Ha
    • Stars
      • Andy Lau
      • Shu Qi
      • Jingchu Zhang
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Stephen Fung
    • Writers
      • Chi Kwong Cheung
      • Stephen Fung
      • Zhichao Ha
    • Stars
      • Andy Lau
      • Shu Qi
      • Jingchu Zhang
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 23User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Andy Lau, Shu Qi, and Tony Yo-ning Yang in The Adventurers (2017)
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    Shu Qi in The Adventurers (2017)
    Jingchu Zhang in The Adventurers (2017)
    Andy Lau and Tony Yo-ning Yang in The Adventurers (2017)
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    Top cast

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    Andy Lau
    Andy Lau
    • Dan Zhang
    Shu Qi
    Shu Qi
    • Red Ye
    Jingchu Zhang
    Jingchu Zhang
    • Amber Li
    Tony Yo-ning Yang
    Tony Yo-ning Yang
    • Po Chen
    • (as Yo Yang)
    Jean Reno
    Jean Reno
    • Pierre Bissette
    Eric Tsang
    Eric Tsang
    • King Kong
    Yi Sha
    Yi Sha
    • Charlie Law
    Tianyi You
    • Tingting
    • (as You Tianyi)
    Yiqun Zhang
    • Lao Mo
    Gen Seto
    Gen Seto
    • Wolanyk
    Karel Dobrý
    Karel Dobrý
    • Yelyuk (The Buyer)
    • (as Karel Dobry)
    Martin Semerád
    • Eastern European Boy (Yelyuk's brother)
    Seam Turay
    • Prison Guard
    Eva Larvoire
    • French Policewoman
    Wonjin Hahn
    • Lin (Chinese Suspect)
    Eric da Costa
    Eric da Costa
    • Grand Hotel Cannes Security Captain
    • (as Eric Da Costa)
    Jitka Novácková
    Jitka Novácková
    • Grand Hotel Cannes Security Guard
    • (as Jitka Novackova)
    Adam Vacula
    Adam Vacula
    • Grand Hotel Cannes Security Guard
    • Director
      • Stephen Fung
    • Writers
      • Chi Kwong Cheung
      • Stephen Fung
      • Zhichao Ha
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    Storyline

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    • Connections
      Remake of Once a Thief (1991)
    • Soundtracks
      Sharp Edges
      Written and performed by Linkin Park

    User reviews23

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    Top review
    6/10
    Fun, But Far From Perfect!!
    I was pretty excited to see Stephen Fung's latest adventure flick, and on a recent trip to Hong Kong, managed to pick it up on DVD. A loose remake of John Woo's classic Chow Yun Fat vehicle, Once A Thief, the film definitely has more likeness to the later Mission Impossible films and other light hearted Hollywood blockbusters such as Knight And Day (2010) and Oceans Eleven (2001). There's even shades of 2002's The Transporter throughout - which is ironic given that starlet, Shu Qi, starred in that also...

    The opening 10 minutes takes us from Andy Lau's release from a French prison - where cop Jean Reno (who is looking very rough) warns him that he will be keeping an eye on him - to the Czech Repubic, where Lau has already arranged with his team, their next big heist. That just happens to be in the beautiful Grand Pupp Hotel in Karlovy Vary, although renamed the Grand Hotel Cannes for the film. I had the pleasure of a special birthday lunch with my husband in this stunning hotel a few years back - and just weeks before this production got there, unfortunately!

    With no less than 6 writers credited to the film, I have to say it would be the script that is the bigger let down of The Adventurers. Its not dreadful - but it certainly lacks any creativity or excitement one would expect with so many writers involved. Then again, too many cooks and all that.

    The cast is pretty good though with the never-aging Andy Lau and Shu Qi being as great as always. Zhang Jing Chu (Rush Hour 3, Seven Swords) who also starred with Lau in Protege (2007) is fantastic as his old love interest and partner to cop Reno, and the addition of Eric Tsang adds even more star-power. To be honest, I don't think I need to complain about any of the talent involved...

    As much as there is a few nods to the classic Once A Thief, The Adventurers is more James Bond than John Woo with plenty of hi-tec gadgets and stunt work that is impressive at times, and often is accompanied by a Bond-esque score or humorous moment. While the action itself can be big and certainly challenges its Hollywood counterparts, it does lack the hand-to-hand combat one would expect from a Hong Kong movie like this, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.

    A light-hearted, action-adventure, this is about as mainstream as Fung could get, delivering a Hollywood-style Hong Kong movie with international appeal. The European setting is stunning, and cinematography from Shane Hurlbut (more known for his work on 80's and early 90's music videos) makes it a joy to look at.

    The Adventurers is far from perfect, but for anyone looking to escape and enjoy a decent popcorn movie, then it'll do the job!

    Overall: Stunningly shot and fun, yet at times flat, The Adventurers isn't as bad as the critics say but offers little originality...
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 18, 2017 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • China
      • Hong Kong
      • Czech Republic
    • Languages
      • Chinese
      • English
      • French
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Phi Vụ Cuối Cùng
    • Filming locations
      • Prague, Czech Republic
    • Production companies
      • Gravity Pictures
      • China Film Group Corporation (CFGC)
      • China Media Capital
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $216,556
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $68,614
      • Aug 20, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $36,798,147
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • D-Cinema 48kHz 5.1
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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