Bodies at Rest
Seen it?2019 | 93 min | Action, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. 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 crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Working in the morgue, a hardworking forensics expert and his assistant are suddenly accosted by masked intruders who demand access to a body involved in a recent crime.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$25 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Renny Harlin
- Nick Cheung Ka-faiNick Chan
- Richie JenSanta
- Yang ZiLynn Qiao
- Feng JiayiRudolph
- Carlos Chan Ka-LokElf
- Ma ShuliangUncle King
- Jin Au-YeungWyatt
- Roger Kwok Chun-onKit (Funeral home)
- Ron Ng Cheuk-haiPC Officer Li
- Sonija Kwok Sin-NaeNick's wife