Action superstar, Jean-Claude Van Damme (Universal Soldier, Street Fighter), is back and at his hard-hitting best as Ben Archer, an ex-mob enforcer seeking revenge against a ruthless Chinese kingpin responsible for his wife's brutal murder. When Archer joins forces with his old underworld friends, an all-out war is waged against the Chinese Triad in this pulse-pounding action thriller..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 91 minutes
✓ Genre: Action
✓ Stars: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Simon Yam, Valerie Tian, Burt Kwouk, Philip Tan
✓ Director: Philippe Martinez, Philippe Martinez, Mick Davis, Kristina Hamilton-Grobler, Laurent Fellous
The Wake of Death (2004) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Wake of Death (2004) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Wake of Death (2004) is staring with Jean-Claude Van Damme, Simon Yam, Valerie Tian, Burt Kwouk, Philip Tan, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Philippe Martinez, Philippe Martinez, Mick Davis, Kristina Hamilton-Grobler, Laurent Fellous juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.