The Impossible Kid
Seen it?1982 | 93 min | Crime, Comedy, Action
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little 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 martial arts fans and anyone who likes secrets inside secrets. The fight choreography is a big part of the appeal. Nobody is quite who they seem.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Lean, with little time wasted, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you like your heroes clean-cut.
Weng Weng plays an agent, code-named “00” who works for the Manila branch of Interpol. The Chief sends him in pursuit of an arch villain, Mr X, whose white sock covered head is reminiscent of the Ku Klux Klan’s pointed hoods. When Mr X holds the Philippines for ransom two businessmen, Maolo and Simeon, pay his demands. Weng Weng suspects foul play and goes deep undercover to reveal the true identity of the mysterious Mr X.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 5K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Eddie Nicart
- Weng WengAgent 00
- Romy DiazSenyor Manolo
- Nina SaraLolita
- Tony CarreonDon Simeon
- Rene RomeroSgt. Romero
- Ben JohnsonChief