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Caught in Time

Original title: Chu bao
  • 20202020
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
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Daniel Wu, Qianyuan Wang, Michelle Wai, and Jessie Li in Caught in Time (2020)
Based on the real crimes committed by a notorious serial killer, Caught in Time is a gripping all-action crime thriller starring Daniel Wu (Tomb Raider). After ten years of playing a cat-and-mouse game, detective Zhong Cheng is under immense pressure to capture Eagle, a gang of robbers who have committed multiple deadly heists. With each successful robbery, the pursuit becomes an increasingly urgent race against time.
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A detective tracks down a gang of criminals ten years after they initially evaded arrest.A detective tracks down a gang of criminals ten years after they initially evaded arrest.A detective tracks down a gang of criminals ten years after they initially evaded arrest.
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
805
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    • Ho-Leung Lau
    • Leo Hong
    • Ho-Leung Lau
  • Stars
    • Qianyuan Wang
    • Daniel Wu
    • Jessie Li
    • Ho-Leung Lau
    • Leo Hong
    • Ho-Leung Lau
  • Stars
    • Qianyuan Wang
    • Daniel Wu
    • Jessie Li
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    • 7User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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    Qianyuan Wang
    Qianyuan Wang
    • Zhong Cheng
    Daniel Wu
    Daniel Wu
    • Zhang Sun
    Jessie Li
    Jessie Li
    • Yang Wenjuan
    Michelle Wai
    Michelle Wai
    • Chen Qian
    Chaobei Wang
    Xiao Yu
    • Qu Guanghua
    Xiaochuan Li
    Xiaochuan Li
    • Li Dagou
    Zicheng Hu
    • Qi Bing
    Junjia Hong
    • Chen Xiao
    Rock Ji
    • SharPei
    Yunong Pang
    Yong You
    Hee Ching Paw
    Hee Ching Paw
    • Zhang Sun's Mother
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    • Cao Gang
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    • Zhao Peng
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      • Leo Hong
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    9/10
    Classic Hong Kong Action Movie That Entertains from Start to Finish
    Caught in Time, originally known as Chu bao, is a vibrant action-thriller from Hong Kong and China. Partially based upon true events, this dynamic film tells the story of ambitious Detective Zhong Cheng who tracks down a ruthless, organized and experienced group of robbers led by charismatic gangster Zhang Sun. The cat-and-mouse game takes place in Hong Kong in the early nineties and concludes with an intense fight between protagonist and antagonist in a bathhouse.

    This movie convinces on many levels. First of all, it has a perfect length of ninety-five minutes. This film has vibrant pace and manages to entertain from start to finish. There are no unnecessary cutscenes or even one single second of boredom. The flow of this movie rivals with the greatest Hong Kong action movies from the eighties and nineties.

    Up next, the special effects are quite spectacular. The brutal crimes showcased here, the breathtaking car chases through narrow alleys and the intense shootouts and explosions deliver the goods and keep viewers on the edges of their seats from start to finish. The final showdown is this film's satisfactory highlight and ends a great film on an excellent note.

    The characters are also quite intriguing. The antagonist is quite charismatic and experienced and has an interesting back story and family background. The protagonist gets more convincing with every single scene and his resilient determination to arrest the antagonist is truly inspiring.

    Even though the story might not be surprising and certainly lacks a few twists here and there, Caught in Time offers so much substance in terms of pace, effects and characters that it has to go down as one of the greatest contemporary action movies from Hong Kong. Genre fans should certainly give this entertaining film a try even though it features a cast that is known to veteran genre experts but doesn't come around with any big names like Andy Lau or Donnie Yen.
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      • May 28, 2021 (United States)
      • China
      • Hong Kong
      • Mandarin
      • Cantonese
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      • Emperor Motion Pictures
      • Emperor Movie Group
      • Lian Ray Pictures
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    • 1 hour 35 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Dolby Digital

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