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Unleashed

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Crime boss Bart raises orphan Danny with no knowledge of anything other than how to fight, using him as an enforcer when debts must be collected. Planning to enter Danny into a fight tournament and retire with the prize money, Bart disappears after a deadly drive-by shooting. Danny flees and takes shelter with piano tuner Sam. Away from Bart's abusive control, Danny learns how to live like a human and begins investigating his past.
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Jet Li gets to emote in some emotionally awkward scenes, but the gritty fight sequences come through in what is Li's best English language film.

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Maitland McDonagh Time Out Li's dramatic turn is no match for his fists of fury. Aug 17, 2007 Full Review David Germain Houston Chronicle An intriguing little action thriller, a half-and-half story divided between sequences of vicious violence and quiet, wryly comic scenes of newfound domesticity. Jan 7, 2006 Full Review Empire Magazine A promising idea that never develops beyond that. Rated: 2/5 Jan 7, 2006 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand Though over 40, Li has a boyish presence, like a lost innocent enjoying his delayed childhood, while his action scenes are jaw-dropping. Jul 1, 2023 Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com ...a gritty underworld fable with a over-qualified cast, plus a strange streak of sentimentality and some Glasgow striking locations... Rated: 3/5 May 31, 2021 Full Review Micheal Compton Bowling Green Daily News As thrilling as it is goofy. Rated: B- Nov 18, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member um filme bom, mais com um roteiro ruim,o tio dele era pra ter morrido 2 vezes e sobreviveu nas duas,e como assim um cachorro humano?? Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/30/24 Full Review Venom 9 No Need To Review Cuz This Movie Is An Absolute Cinema 👌🏼🎬🔥 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/23/24 Full Review Audience Member I dont often try to fight a film's overall rating due to the majority is what matters most about a film's quality as a whole. Now that does not mean it wasn't a phenomenal film it just wasn't towards a large audience. But for this film, I must say how it doesn't receive at least 4 out of 5 is almost shocking. From the plot to the choreography, it's almost seamless. Following the overall theme of the film was effortless. The characters matched their roles to push the story's dynamic transitions. There isn't a part of the film where you felt they lacked in telling the story. Overall there is nothing wrong with this film and if you think there is “I'll just take off Danny's collar.” Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/19/24 Full Review Georgan G Pretty good, as martial arts action films go. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/07/24 Full Review Forged S As Jackie Chan once said, and I'm paraphrasing, a good director is able to use the action on screen to tell a story. However, most of the time, fight scenes are meant to mask an otherwise bland movie. That being the case, I wasn't expecting much from Danny the Dog (or Unleashed as it's known to North American audiences). The synopsis sounded stupid. A small time British loan shark raised and trained Danny (played by Jet Li) to be an attack dog and uses a metal collar around Danny's neck to control him; once the collar is off, Danny becomes a skilled fighter who relentlessly attacks his target. I mean come on, really? Yet, I became so invested in the characters and the story I forgot I was watching a martial arts film. At times it almost felt like something Guy Ritchie directed. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/10/24 Full Review Pramod D Jet li super⭐ actor fight is good Jackie Chan next jet li tow people is world no 1 Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Crime boss Bart raises orphan Danny with no knowledge of anything other than how to fight, using him as an enforcer when debts must be collected. Planning to enter Danny into a fight tournament and retire with the prize money, Bart disappears after a deadly drive-by shooting. Danny flees and takes shelter with piano tuner Sam. Away from Bart's abusive control, Danny learns how to live like a human and begins investigating his past.
Director
Louis Leterrier
Producer
Luc Besson, Steve Chasman, Pierre-Ange Le Pogam, Jet Li
Screenwriter
Luc Besson, Robert Mark Kamen
Distributor
Focus Features
Production Co
Current Entertainment
Rating
R (Nudity|Language|Some Sexuality|Strong Violent Content)
Genre
Action, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 13, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$24.5M
Runtime
1h 42m
Sound Mix
Dolby SRD, DTS, Surround
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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