Paradox
Seen it?2017 | 101 min | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved Close Range or The Last King of Scotland, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
When a Hong Kong police negotiator is informed about the sudden disappearance of his 16-year-old daughter in Thailand, he travels there to search for her whereabouts.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
10 wins and 12 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$81 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 30K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Wilson Yip
- Louis KooLee Chung Chi
- Wu YueChui Kit
- Tony JaaTak
- Gordon Lam Ka-tungCheng Hon Shou
- Chris CollinsSacha
- Jacky CaiSiu Man
- Ken Lo Wai-kwongBan
- Hanna ChanLee Wing Chi
- Vithaya PansringarmCommissioner Chai
- Sompob BenjathikulMayor Aziz