The Missing Gun

PG-13

2002

1h 30m

Mystery & Thriller

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38%

8 Reviews

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69%

100+ Ratings

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A policeman (Wen Jiang) frantically searches for his revolver and the killer who murdered his former lover (Ning Jing).

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Richard James Havis

Hollywood Reporter

Viewers who thought they were watching a comedy will be left scratching their heads when it turns into a mundane murder mystery.

Apr 3, 2003

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Elvis Mitchell

New York Times

The busy direction is often too much at odds with the film and is unwarranted with an actor like Jiang Wen.

Rated: 2.5/5

Apr 2, 2003

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 3/5

Sep 26, 2005

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Louis Proyect

rec.arts.movies.reviews

Offbeat film about a cop struggling for self-respect

Jun 10, 2005

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

At the film's core is a mystery that isn't intriguing...

Rated: 2/4

Jul 4, 2004

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Laura Clifford

Reeling Reviews

The climatic revelation of who's responsible seems plucked from the air, but Chuan's theme of memory reconstructed from external eyewitnesses is intriguing

Rated: C+

Aug 30, 2003

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Gertrude F

It's very fast-paced with an engaging story line. However, I didn't particularly enjoy the camera work, and this movie does require some prior understanding of china. I was initially annoyed by the seemingly stupid ending (why didn't he just wear the bullet proof vest?), but upon further thought, the ending is very much symbolic. The story highlights a theme of social hierarchy and the extreme notions one is willing to go though in order to satisfy it. The movie is very effective at prompting emotional responses- especially the ending. Overall, would recommend. It's definitely a very fun and interesting watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/01/23

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Audience Member

lots of suspense. It drags a little at times but overall a good film. will watch it again.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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A tongue-in-cheek comedy about a cop fighting for self-respect in a dinky little Chinese province. Pretty funny, a little weird and loopy at times, but also really cute.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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An absolutely amazing film that sadly, you probably need to know Chinese to fully appreciate. The cinematography for this film is amazing and kept me on the edge of my seat. However, the best part of this movie is the dialogue which puts this movie squarely in the comedy genre, for CHINESE-speaking viewers. Too much of the movie is dependent on references to Asian culture that it would be puzzling to viewers who did not grow up in that environment. The main character is condemned for not being compelling because he is not a perfect man but that is exactly what makes his character so real. Everyone and every experience in this movie is an artful depiction of what I have encountered while growing up in China. The different ways the characters talked had me and family keeling over in tears from laughter. Bottom line, if you know Chinese and have lived in Beijing for a length of time, you might like it. If you haven't, good luck.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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(***): [img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/user/icons/icon14.gif[/img] A well-made film, with cinematography that I won't forget anytime soon. There are some beautiful, poetic moments here mixed in with the stress of the main character. A good Chinese film.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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Audience Member

Very nice and surprising movie, great soundtrack, superb camera work!!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Chuan Lu

Director

Wen Jiang

Ma Shan

Ning Jing

Li Xiaomeng

Liu Xiaoning

Chen Jun

Wei Xiaoping

Stutterer Liu

Shi Liang

Zhou Xiaogang

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Synopsis

A policeman (Wen Jiang) frantically searches for his revolver and the killer who murdered his former lover (Ning Jing).

Director: Chuan Lu
Producer: Tong Gang, Zhonglei Wang
Screenwriter: Fan Yiping, Chuan Lu
Production Co: Columbia
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: Chinese
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2012
Runtime: 1h 30m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo, Dolby SR, Surround

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