Black Mask

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Black Mask

R

Released May 4, 1996

1h 30m

Action

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Simon (Jet Li) appears to be a mild-mannered librarian, but he's actually a genetically enhanced solider who feels no pain. His team of super-soldiers, code-named Squad 701, was disbanded after some of them had psychotic episodes and exhibited mental instability. Simon thinks his fighting days are behind him, but when members of the squad, led by his ex-commander, Hung (Patrick Lung), start murdering drug dealers, Simon dons a black mask and searches the streets for his former comrades.

Critics Consensus

Stylish setting and masterfully choreographed fight scenes, but the story is low on credibility and high on excessive violence and gore.

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Marc Savlov

Austin Chronicle

Rated: 3/5

Jan 1, 2000

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Entertainment Weekly

Rated: D

Jan 1, 1800

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Emilie Black

Cinema Crazed

Yes, it’s directed by Daniel Lee who does decently well with it, showing an affinity for fight sequences in his second directorial effort, but the influence of Hark is obvious.

Rated: 3.5/5

Apr 30, 2024

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

This offers plenty of high-grade fight sequences, but the characters alternate between drab and annoying.

Rated: 2.5/4

Apr 28, 2024

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Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

... this one doesn’t quite live up to the hype so many years later, but the restoration is impressive ...

Apr 21, 2024

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Austin Kennedy

Sin Magazine

Poorly lit, crooked camera angles (that didn't match one shot from the next) make the film nearly unwatchable.

Rated: 1/4

May 29, 2012

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Carlos Taiti Y

Filme: Máscara Negra Assistido: 6/7/25 Elenco: @jetli @lauchingwan @mokabyebaby Kong Lung, Françoise Yip, @mosescbs Modelo: #artesmarciais #ficção #kungfu Duração: 1h 40 m Ano: 1996 Minha opinião: Um filme que é uma mistura de Soldado Universal, Kato (Besouro Verde). O enredo é muito parecido com o Soldado Universal, onde temos JCV seria JEt Li, Lundgren seria Comand. Hung. Onde temos os soldados que não sentem dor, pode levar tiro ou cortar a mão, perna, eles não param. Tsui Chik (Jet Li) que também é o Máscara Negra, fazia parte do esquadrão do Comand. Hung. MAs conseguiu fugir depois de vivenciar tanta morte. E vive como Tsui, uma pessoa pacata. E faz amizade Inspetor Rock. Tsui começa nas noites agir como um vigilante contra o crime. Isso chama atenção do esquadrão de Hung que vai atras dele, pois não aceita deserção. Porem agora ele busca o domino de todo narcotráfico da cidade, exterminando todos rivais. Quando Tsui vê que seu amigo inspetor corre risco de vida pois esta investigando Hung, ele entra em ação para protege-lo, mas nisso se encontra com uma ex-recruta Yeuk (François), mas também meio envolvida com Tracy (Mok). E diante de muita ação e porradaria e tiro, lembrando se tratar dos anos 90 e orçamento restrito. Vale apena assistir? Boas coreografias, com efeitos especiais de meio termo. Nota: 6

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/08/25

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Ronnie M

I enjoyed the over the top storyline and acting... and oh.. the fighting!~

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/07/24

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Audience Member

The action was great even if the story wasn't.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/18/20

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Audience Member

i really like Jet Li. but this movie suck. to many erros

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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Frances H

Pathetic story and acting, but interesting fight scenes--otherwise a campy joke!

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

05/12/17

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Synopsis

Simon (Jet Li) appears to be a mild-mannered librarian, but he's actually a genetically enhanced solider who feels no pain. His team of super-soldiers, code-named Squad 701, was disbanded after some of them had psychotic episodes and exhibited mental instability. Simon thinks his fighting days are behind him, but when members of the squad, led by his ex-commander, Hung (Patrick Lung), start murdering drug dealers, Simon dons a black mask and searches the streets for his former comrades.

Director: Daniel Lee
Producer: Charles Heung
Screenwriter: Teddy Chan, Ann Hui, Koan Hui, Hark Tsui, Joe Ma
Distributor: Odeon Films, Artisan Entertainment, Alliance Releasing Home Video, Rapid Eye Movies
Production Co: Distant Horizon, Film Workshop Ltd.
Rating: R
Genre: Action
Original Language: Chinese
Release Date (Theaters): May 4, 1996, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 11, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $12.5M
Runtime: 1h 30m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)