Hitman

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  • R
  • 1998
  • 1 hr 45 min
  • 6.1  (5,474)

The movie Hitman from 1998 is an action-packed martial arts film starring international superstar Jet Li as a skilled hitman named Fu. The film takes place in Hong Kong and follows the story of Fu, who is hired by a crime lord named Wong to eliminate a rival gang leader. Fu takes on the job, but things quickly become complicated when he finds himself being pursued by both the police and Wong's own men. The film also stars Eric Tsang as Wong's right-hand man and Simon Yam as a police inspector trying to catch Fu.

As the movie begins, we see Fu using his incredible martial arts skills to take out several targets on a crowded street without anyone noticing. He then meets with Wong, who offers him a large sum of money to eliminate a rival gang leader. Fu accepts the job, but soon realizes that the target is actually a woman named Jennie who Wong believes has betrayed him. Fu begins to have second thoughts about the job, but decides to go through with it when his own life is threatened by Wong.

As Fu sets out to eliminate Jennie, he finds himself being pursued by a team of police officers led by Inspector Li, played by Simon Yam. Li is determined to catch Fu and bring him to justice, but he faces obstacles at every turn. Meanwhile, Wong's men are also tracking Fu, hoping to eliminate him before he can complete the job.

The action in the film is non-stop, with Jet Li displaying his incredible skills in several intense fight scenes throughout the movie. There are also several car chases and shootouts as Fu tries to evade both the police and Wong's men. The film is fast-paced and exciting, with plenty of suspense to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

One of the interesting things about the movie is the character of Wong, played by Eric Tsang. Unlike many crime bosses in films of this genre, Wong is not a one-dimensional villain. He is a complex character with his own motivations and desires, and his relationship with Fu is more nuanced than the typical crime lord-hitman dynamic. Tsang delivers a strong performance as Wong, making the character both sympathetic and terrifying at the same time.

Another standout performance in the film comes from Simon Yam as Inspector Li. Yam brings a sense of gravity and intensity to the role, making Li a character that viewers can root for even as he tries to capture Fu. Li is a veteran cop who has seen it all, and his determination to catch Fu is both admirable and terrifying.

Overall, Hitman is a great action film that showcases Jet Li's talents as a martial artist and action star. The film has plenty of excitement and suspense, and the performances from the rest of the cast help elevate it above many other films in the genre. While it may not be the most original movie of its kind, it is certainly an entertaining one that fans of martial arts films will enjoy.

Hitman is a 1998 action movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.1.

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  • Release Date
    1998
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    1 hr 45 min
  • Language
    Cantonese,English,Japanese,Mandarin
  • IMDB Rating
    6.1  (5,474)