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- 2022
- TV-MA
- Netflix
- 1 h 36 m
- 2022
- TV-MA
- Netflix
- 1 h 36 m
Summary Kai Jin, a young Chinatown chef in present day San Francisco, becomes entangled with the Chinese Triad's pursuit of deadly ancient powers known as the "Wu Xing.
Directed By: Roel Reiné
Written By: Cameron Litvack, Yalun Tu
- 2022
- TV-MA
- Netflix
- 1 h 36 m
- 2022
- TV-MA
- Netflix
- 1 h 36 m
Fistful of Vengeance
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2.7
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Summary Kai Jin, a young Chinatown chef in present day San Francisco, becomes entangled with the Chinese Triad's pursuit of deadly ancient powers known as the "Wu Xing.
Directed By: Roel Reiné
Written By: Cameron Litvack, Yalun Tu
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 6 Critic Reviews
44
17% Positive
1 Review
1 Review
50% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
33% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
In the hands of a more talented filmmaker, this movie had the potential to become a new martial-arts classic. In Reiné’s, it’s the kind of thing that plays well as an evening’s diversion on Netflix, but doesn’t ever rise above the level of “just another good mid-tier actioner."
The best action sequence comes at the end, which bolsters the film's best use of camera movement and editing to highlight the fight choreography.
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User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 9 User Ratings
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Fistful of Vengeance is a movie in duration only; it’s pretty slapdash in terms of its execution, even during its glossy-looking action set pieces.
Without tactical, philosophical or emotional grounding, the battle scenes don’t land with any cinematic force.
Leave this one to fans of the series, because as a stand-alone movie, it’s a dud.
It is glorious to see a predominantly Asian cast, including Asian-Americans, and extended scenes set against a gorgeous Thai backdrop. However, there’s little else to enjoy in this middling martial arts flick.
