Review of The One (2001) by Corpse M — 31 May 2009

Just okay. Saw this in the theater when it came out and just did a re-watch.

This review of The One (2001) was written by Corpse M on 31 May 2009.

The One has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Giorgio D (32) on 07 May 2016

Nice kung-fu movie if you like Jet-Li and the aesthetics of a kung fu action movie with a sci-fi theme. Critics were too hard on this one…

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By Ty Burr (2,612) for Boston Globe (6,852) on 07 Feb 2016

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By Charlie H (351) on 12 Jul 2016

I pretty terrible film. Mired in slo-mo and special effects, the fight scenes are crazy but too much to be taken at all seriously…

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