Throw Down
Seen it?2004 | 96 min | Drama, Action
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans. If you loved Beast, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A former Judo champion is given the chance to redeem himself after he befriends a competitor and an aspiring singer.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$8 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 10K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Johnnie To
- Louis KooSze-To Bo
- Aaron Kwok Fu-shingTony
- Cherrie Ying Choi-yiMona
- Tony Leung Ka-faiLee Kong
- Cheung Siu-faiBoss Savage
- Jordan Chan Siu-chunMona's Agent
- Lo Hoi-pangMaster Cheng
- Calvin Choi Yat-ChiJing
- Jack KaoMona's Father
- Hung Wai-LeungArcade Player (uncredited)