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Paradox

Original title: Saat po long: Taam long
  • 2017
  • 18
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
4.6K
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Paradox (2017)
Martial ArtsActionAdventureCrimeThriller

A tough Hong Kong cop's 16 y.o. daughter disappears in Pattaya. He goes to Thailand to find her and must deal with corrupt cops but an honest one helps him track down culprits involved in il... Read allA tough Hong Kong cop's 16 y.o. daughter disappears in Pattaya. He goes to Thailand to find her and must deal with corrupt cops but an honest one helps him track down culprits involved in illegal organ trafficking.A tough Hong Kong cop's 16 y.o. daughter disappears in Pattaya. He goes to Thailand to find her and must deal with corrupt cops but an honest one helps him track down culprits involved in illegal organ trafficking.

  • Director
    • Wilson Yip
  • Writers
    • Nick Cheuk
    • Lai-Yin Leung
  • Stars
    • Louis Koo
    • Yue Wu
    • Ka-Tung Lam
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    4.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Wilson Yip
    • Writers
      • Nick Cheuk
      • Lai-Yin Leung
    • Stars
      • Louis Koo
      • Yue Wu
      • Ka-Tung Lam
    • 35User reviews
    • 39Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 10 nominations total

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    Louis Koo
    Louis Koo
    • Lee Chung Chi
    Yue Wu
    Yue Wu
    • Chui Kit
    Ka-Tung Lam
    Ka-Tung Lam
    • Cheng Hon Shou
    • (as Gordon Lam)
    Chris Collins
    • Sacha
    Tony Jaa
    Tony Jaa
    • Tak
    Jacky Cai
    Jacky Cai
    • Siu Man
    Wai-Kwong Lo
    Wai-Kwong Lo
    • Ban
    • (as Ken Low)
    Hanna Chan
    • Lee Wing Chi
    Vithaya Pansringarm
    Vithaya Pansringarm
    • Commissioner Chai
    Sompob Benjathikul
    • Mayor Aziz
    Siraphan Wattanajinda
    • Soei
    Iris Lam
    • Jenny
    Michelle Saram
    Michelle Saram
    • Lee Chung Chi's Wife
    Cheng Si Lam
    • 6-year-Old Wing Chi
    Ho-Yeung Yuen
    • Chi's Boyfriend
    Nontacha
    • Aziz's Wife
    Wave Choo
    • Ano
    Oak Keerati Sivakua
    • Kook
    • Director
      • Wilson Yip
    • Writers
      • Nick Cheuk
      • Lai-Yin Leung
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    User reviews35

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    8paul_m_haakonsen

    Wow...

    I had the opportunity to sit down to watch the 2017 Hong Kong movie "Paradox" (aka "Saat po long: Taam long") here in 2021. Needless to say that with my fascination and love of the Hong Kong cinema, then I needed no persuasion to do so.

    And I must admit that I am glad that I did, because "Paradox" turned out to be a very enjoyable and entertaining movie. The storyline written by Nick Cheuk and Lai-Yin Leung was really good and interesting. The story had be spellbound from the very beginning, and I never lost interest in the movie, nor did it feel like the movie ever lost its speed and momentum. So thumbs up to director Wilson Yip on that account.

    The storyline told in "Paradox" is a little bit rough, so it might not be overly suitable for everyone, so viewer discretion should be considered. But trust me, this is a very compelling story, and an entertaining one too. Without giving away anything of the storyline, I can say that it is a movie that deals with kidnapping and organ trafficking.

    Now, the storyline is a good combination of genres, that included drama, crime, thriller, action and martial arts. And director Wilson Yip was good at managing to incorporate all the different genres and elements into the blend, making a greatly entertaining movie in the process.

    "Paradox" has a rather impressive cast ensemble, with the likes of Louis Koo, Yue Wu, Ka Tung Lam, Tony Jaa and Ken Lo. So if you are familiar with the Hong Kong cinema, then you know you are in for some stellar performances here. And I must say that this 2017 movie has the most amazing performance by Louis Koo that I have ever witnessed; he was nothing short of phenomenal in this movie. Tony Jaa was also in the movie, but as a minor support role only, a shame really, because he is always great in his movies. Now, this movie was the first time I saw Hanna Chan act, and she is definitely an actress worth taking notice of.

    Visually then this movie is nice to watch. The action scenes and sequences are vivid and filled with adrenaline, making it feel like you are right there in the chaos. And the dramatic scenes are very nicely set up and executed, making the movie feel very realistic and makes you care about the characters and events.

    I found "Paradox" to be a huge surprise of an entertaining movie, and I can warmly recommend that you take the time to sit down to watch this movie if you have the chance. It is really well-worth the time, money and effort.

    My rating of the 2017 movie "Paradox" lands on a very well-deserved eight out of ten stars.
    8phanthinga

    Worthy entry of the series

    Directed by Wilson Yip the man behind Ip Man and action choreographed by the legendary Sammo Hung you will know this movie gonna be good.Kill Zone:Paradox almost like a recreation of the last movie with the same actors but with different background and motivation.Louis Koo now as the new main character team up with Yue Wu to rescue his daughter and busting a illegal organ trafficking in Thailand.Tony Jaa for some reason starring in this movie too but his role is small and i guess the movie need his imagine to draw viewers but the action scene with him is quite nice so i'm not complaining.Apart from the top notch action as usual the movie is very depressing with one of the best performance by Louis Koo this year.The pacing is better and more easy to follow than Kill Zone 2 so fan of the series will have a blast while watching this movie
    8kohle-69615

    Better than expected

    Movie about a Hong Kong cop who tries to find his by an organ trafficking gang kidnapped daughter in Thailand. The father had to fight not only against the gang but also against the corrupt government in Pattaya (Thailand). Government and gang work together.

    There are many good exaggerated action scenes - this is an action thriller from Hong Kong!

    The actors especially the father perform fine. Cinematography is very well also.

    Although there's a lot of action the basic mood is hard boiled, dark and sad. Don't expect a happy ending!
    7chuckxx

    Pattaya is known for its corruption

    Maybe not in the way it is in this movie, but don't expect help without donating some money in brown bags.

    Many places in the movie r not in pattaya.

    Though the kidnapping location looks like the beacb in south Jomtien.
    7steveo122

    Typically I get bored with it before it's over...

    Chopsocky (or chop-socky) is a colloquial term for martial arts movies and kung fu films made primarily in Hong Kong and Taiwan between the late 1960s and early 1980s. Though I am in no way qualified to judge all that's come since then, I still feel safe calling this the pinnacle of the chop-socky form. The production qualities are near-impeccable, including the script, which includes all of the expected elements of the form but layers in depths of characterization and emotional involvement, if you want it. The mayhem, the point of it all, is brutal, batshit crazy, clever and choreographed better than I have seen. Typically I get bored with it before it's over but this time I didn't even think about it.

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    • Trivia
      Louis Koo did most of his own stunts and doesn't have formal martial arts training.
    • Connections
      Follows SPL: Kill Zone (2005)

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    • Release date
      • August 17, 2017 (China)
    • Countries of origin
      • China
      • Hong Kong
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • Cantonese
      • Thai
    • Also known as
      • Sát Phá Lang 3: Tham Lang
    • Filming locations
      • Bangkok, Thailand
    • Production companies
      • Aether Film Production
      • Alibaba Pictures Group
      • Bona Film Group
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $79,226,860
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • D-Cinema 48kHz 5.1
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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