Review of The Corruptor (1999) by Robert I — 22 Jan 2013

One of the best American films emulating Hong Kong cinema ever made. REALLY, REALLY good. SEE THE UNCUT VERSION!!!

This review of The Corruptor (1999) was written by Robert I on 22 Jan 2013.

The Corruptor has generally received mixed reviews.

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By M.i. K (49) on 03 Sep 2009

Decent cop movie, acting got stiff at times…

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By R.lopez (28) on 25 Jan 2009

The Corrupter is an amazing crime thriller that combines intense action and shocking twist that will have your jaw on the floor…

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By Darren Bignell (19) for Empire (3,446) on 07 Aug 2017

Okay, it may not be Shakespeare, but it's a welcome bonus, for neither Chow or Wahlberg looks out of place in crossfire that would likely leave…

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By Kinhung C (41) on 18 Jan 2011

I remember the AMC being sold out for over a week when this movie came out (San Jose). Mediocre at best…

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By Jake A (1,026) on 24 Jun 2012

Not as good as Chow Yun-Fat's Asian work but to be honest they are up there with the best but this is a decent enough thriller on its own…

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By Dorothy H (145) on 16 Dec 2008

This movie was fantastic had sooo many twists and turns. It kept a good pace and kept you interested in the movie. Wonderful story plot…

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By Peter Travers (3,602) for Rolling Stone (4,035) on 04 Aug 2014

What you get in this cop drama is NYPD Blue lite. That's not bad. In fact, it's compulsively watchable. But there are no leaps, just fits and starts…

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By Amy Taubin (175) for Village Voice (8,525) on 10 Jan 2010

That in such a miserable film I could still care whether his character lived or died is, perhaps, the greatest proof that Chow Yun Fat's a movie star…

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By Josh S (1,500) on 16 Sep 2012

The Corruptor is a good action film, with a heavy story…

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By Mattias E (160) on 31 Dec 2008

A Hong Kong style police film made in America, but doesn't have any of the fun…

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