Synopsis
Shot and hospitalized, a cunning robber refuses surgery to avoid police custody. A detective sees through this but is resisted by a dedicated doctor. A tense battle of wills ensues, as the threat of a rescue by the robber's gang grows.
Scores
Overall Score
52.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
30.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
73.8%
Review Aggregate
65.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 90% of 29 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize tragic, emotional, historical. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
tragicemotionalhistoricaldarksuspensefulaction-packed
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhao Wei | 2016 | $4,618,000 | $6,035,000 | (est) |
| Louis Koo | 2016 | $2,842,000 | $3,715,000 | (est) |
| Wallace Chung | 2016 | $2,140,000 | $2,797,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score90.0
RT critic review count29
Rotten Tomatoes audience score43.0
RT audience rating count250
IMDb rating5.9
IMDb votes2,207
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2016 | $119,550 | $156,262 |
| International | 2016 | $15,001,678 | $19,608,443 |
| Worldwide | 2016 | $15,121,228 | $19,764,705 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2016 | $6,060,446 | $7,921,508 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2016 | $1,571,000 | $2,053,428 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2016 | $1,602,000 | $2,093,948 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2016 | $1,379,000 | $1,802,468 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2016 | $3,893,000 | $5,088,475 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2016 | $59,775 | $78,131 |
| Total Revenues | 2016 | $14,565,221 | $19,037,958 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2016 | $40,000,000 | $52,283,333 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2016 | $3,143,000 (est) | $4,108,163 (est) |
| Participations | 2016 | $291,000 | $380,361 |
| Residuals ? | 2016 | $482,000 | $630,014 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2016 | $6,800,000 | $8,888,167 |
| Total Expenses | 2016 | $50,716,000 | $66,290,038 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2016 | $-36,150,779 | $-47,252,080 |
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