Like the title says, the director has too much martial arts star power and too little to do with all of it. First and foremost tiger chen , has a very generic fight style and it brought down the scenes he was in. Iko continually gets beat down but thanks to overused cliches the bad guys talk too much and he gets in his hits. Tony jaa even feela slightly wasted compared to the protector. The final fight feels meh, without spoiling too much, that fight should have went a little different, but the director played it like an old action movie with no twist or anything that suprised us. Summed up, considering the star power in the movie, it should have been better done. I'm a huge fan of most of the cast and this movie failed to showcase their skills or fighting styles. Watch once and done.
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Great cast, excellent choreography, terrible writing.
Top_Dawg_Critic24 March 2019
If I downloaded a movie from the Bahamas, does this make me a Pirate of the Caribbean? Because this pirate's film didn't have sub-titles for the non-English parts... aaaaaarrrrg!
I spent most of the film's running time hoping that these famous martial art pros get to work together again in a film worthy of their talents, instead of this ridiculous script that had more plot issues and was more predictable than a soft porn film. A 5th grader could've written a better story that made actual sense.
The fight choreography was excellent, especially towards the end, but also limited with the screenplay that needed work from its muddled narrative about criss-crossing allegiances, noble billionaires, shadowy criminal enterprises, and one guy out for vengeance that had dozens of opportunities from the get-go, but instead risked and/or allowed civilians to die before the obvious end result.
Don't see it for the plot, see it for the fight scenes... these guys all deserve a better story. It's a very generous 6/10 from me - solely for the all star cast and their multiple martial-arts discipline fight scenes.
I spent most of the film's running time hoping that these famous martial art pros get to work together again in a film worthy of their talents, instead of this ridiculous script that had more plot issues and was more predictable than a soft porn film. A 5th grader could've written a better story that made actual sense.
The fight choreography was excellent, especially towards the end, but also limited with the screenplay that needed work from its muddled narrative about criss-crossing allegiances, noble billionaires, shadowy criminal enterprises, and one guy out for vengeance that had dozens of opportunities from the get-go, but instead risked and/or allowed civilians to die before the obvious end result.
Don't see it for the plot, see it for the fight scenes... these guys all deserve a better story. It's a very generous 6/10 from me - solely for the all star cast and their multiple martial-arts discipline fight scenes.
What a waste!
yongx23 March 2019
Warning: Spoilers
==Spoilers alert==
You assemble 6 top notch martial arts actors, and you hope to get a brutal and memorable fights, but instead, an average coreo ruin it all. You won't see Adkins flying spin kicks, Iko's deadly and beautiful silat style, Michael Jai is acting like Universal Soldiers again LOL, Tiger Chen's taichi is not a taichi, Bisping is like a big bodyguard who like to spread bullet than fight a hand to hand combat. Tony Jaa in the other hand, the fight director over exploit his knee+elbow deadly style, it's spread throughout the movie, and when it used on final fight to finished Adkins, audience not feel it to be so special anymore. If only Iko's The Raid team handle the fight Coreo, it would be much brutal and epic.
You assemble 6 top notch martial arts actors, and you hope to get a brutal and memorable fights, but instead, an average coreo ruin it all. You won't see Adkins flying spin kicks, Iko's deadly and beautiful silat style, Michael Jai is acting like Universal Soldiers again LOL, Tiger Chen's taichi is not a taichi, Bisping is like a big bodyguard who like to spread bullet than fight a hand to hand combat. Tony Jaa in the other hand, the fight director over exploit his knee+elbow deadly style, it's spread throughout the movie, and when it used on final fight to finished Adkins, audience not feel it to be so special anymore. If only Iko's The Raid team handle the fight Coreo, it would be much brutal and epic.
Amazing cast but a forgettable script
garciarichard24 March 2019
Triple Threat features some of the greatest martial arts actors of the past and present decade like Tony Jaa, Scott Adkins, Iko Uwais, and Michael Jai White. All of them showcasing their trademark martial arts skills on the big screen.
Unfortunately, this movie doesn't live up to it's ensemble hype. There was a lack of character development, the plot was paper-thin and inconsequential, and the chemistry of the three main leads was tenuous, although that's probably due to the language barrier and cultural differences between them. Tony Jaa, Tiger Hu Chen, and Iko Uwais are at their best when they're doing films for their respective national markets.
Unfortunately, this movie doesn't live up to it's ensemble hype. There was a lack of character development, the plot was paper-thin and inconsequential, and the chemistry of the three main leads was tenuous, although that's probably due to the language barrier and cultural differences between them. Tony Jaa, Tiger Hu Chen, and Iko Uwais are at their best when they're doing films for their respective national markets.
Pure enjoyable flick
amerulaidil23 March 2019
If you're expecting an Oscar worthy movie,then you're in the wrong place. This movie include many great action star like Iko Uwais,Tiger Chen, Tony Jaa, Scott Adkins,and Michael Jai White which I think will be the main reason to watch this movie.
Plot writing for this movie might be a little bit weak for most of the part but you can't help yourself to enjoy the movie. The acting was good especially for Iko Uwais and Scott Adkins. The others is kinda... how I can say it? Cringe.
The action sequence was great and engaging. I mean if you're a fan of their movie, you'll definitely enjoy this movie action sequence.
Overall, it's a pretty enjoyable action for a VOD movie.
Plot writing for this movie might be a little bit weak for most of the part but you can't help yourself to enjoy the movie. The acting was good especially for Iko Uwais and Scott Adkins. The others is kinda... how I can say it? Cringe.
The action sequence was great and engaging. I mean if you're a fan of their movie, you'll definitely enjoy this movie action sequence.
Overall, it's a pretty enjoyable action for a VOD movie.
Less than the sum of its parts
kosmasp8 June 2019
I totally get people who are dissapointed in this. If you take the talent at hand, you'd imagine something more spectacular overall. And it's not just the very predictable story, I was expecting that. But cliches get boring fast and the fight scenes are good, but that is not enough to elevate it to a level that would make this a classic, which the cast would be deserving of.
Dialog is kind of wooden most of the time too (though there are some noteable and great exceptions, some may go over your head, since it is only 50 % in english, did not do a count, so that is estimate of course), so beware of that too. If you are just here for the action you will be mostly satisfied though, so I guess primary objective achieved
Dialog is kind of wooden most of the time too (though there are some noteable and great exceptions, some may go over your head, since it is only 50 % in english, did not do a count, so that is estimate of course), so beware of that too. If you are just here for the action you will be mostly satisfied though, so I guess primary objective achieved
Amazing Cast. Big disappointment.
running_with_scissors23 March 2019
With a cast like this, I was expecting The Raid, Ong Bak, Boyka or The Night Comes for Us quality.
My advice is don't build your hopes up.
I can look past awful dialogue and ridiculous situations if the action is good but theres nowhere near enough to keep you distracted from what is, a bad movie.
My advice is don't build your hopes up.
I can look past awful dialogue and ridiculous situations if the action is good but theres nowhere near enough to keep you distracted from what is, a bad movie.
The Expendables we deserved
manasrai-9022622 March 2019
If you are an action enthusiast like me, then chances are you find enjoyment in martial arts films like The Raid Franchise, Police Story Franchise, John Wick, The Night Comes For Us etc. and many times you may find yourself very forgiving when it comes to certain aspects like the script, story, acting and other film-making choices. The only thing that really needs to work for you is the action sequences. They need to be the center of the movie and they need to be well shot and an entertaining bang for your buck. Over the last few decades a new trend has taken center stage, the direct to DVD action flicks (of which one of the stars, Scott Adkins is very well known for). These feature solid action sequences and not much else when it comes to the list of things I mentioned earlier. They are high octane B-Movies.
Triple Threat is exactly that. But before you feel disappointed in such a statement, it's important to understand the sentiment. I LOVE these B-Movies, I don't care about the nonsensical plot or the hammy acting when I watch such films. But that doesn't mean they aren't good films. In fact, Triple Threat is certainly far better than most of the films in the B-Movie Action Extravaganza group. The story may be nonsensical, but the writers do try to give our three stars motivation and make these characters likable and charming in their own right (Tony Jaa and Tiger Chen in particular get to show off some comedic chops of their own). What I love so much about Triple Threat is that it cares enough to let these stars shine and allow them to show off their talent without ever becoming too fan-servicy. When you see so many Hollywood Blockbusters that fail to see the talent in these stars (The Expendables, Star Wars The Force Awakens, Mile 22, Fast and Furious 7, etc.) and their abilities, it's heartwarming to see a film that makes the most of what they can with these incredibly talented performers. Sure the performances can be cringe-y and the English dialogue by its Asian stars aren't all that convincing but damn, these people try and Iko Uwais in particular has come a long way with his English Speaking skills since The Night Comes For Us.
As for as the other performances go, Scott Adkins and Michael Jai White really get to shine as the villains, they are menacing, in-your-face and physically threatening. Scott Adkins too, has come a long way with his acting chops. He comes across as a mercenary who is on the job and Scott gives it his all when his character gets desperate to finish the assignment given to him. As the big baddie, he probably gets the best fight scenes in the movie too. Again, Hollywood, try and recognize great talent when you see it.
But who cares about all that, how is the action dammit? Well, I am glad to say they don't disappoint. I will admit, it's a shame that Iko doesn't get to have the best fights in the movie, especially considering his background on The Raid films, but with so many action stars, it was inevitable that someone would feel a little left out. Plus, at 90 minutes, the film surprisingly paces itself well enough to never feel too over crowded or convoluted (I have heard other people feel differently, but I didn't think so). There are 2 big action set pieces, one in a police station around the mid point in the film and one in an abandoned building towards the end of the third act. Both are well choreographed and the gunplay is surprisingly entertaining to watch as well. Sure the set pieces are nowhere near as well constructed as say, the car chase in The Raid 2, but honestly, with the limited budget these guys have, I think its asking way too much out of a VOD film. The action sequences themselves don't feel cheap and moreover are way more satisfying than many big budget Hollywood blockbusters like The Expendables (with their garbage blue filter and shoddy editing). The camera is wide, the edits are crisp and the punches and kicks feel real. That's all I care about.
As for major flaws, the editing when our Asian leads speak in English is very noticeable, with most of their English dialogue (with a couple of exceptions) being spoken off-screen. I suspect this was done because the initial take wasn't all that good, but I really wish this part of the film could have been improved upon. Also the lighting can sometimes feel a little too over-exposed, especially in exterior shots. Other than that, like I said earlier in the review, some of the acting and lines can be a little too cheesy (your mileage may vary, for me that just adds to the charm of it all).
To conclude, if you know what you are going in for, you will have a great time with Triple Threat and I hope you like it. It's a lot of fun and as an action genre enthusiast, this is the best film I could have possibly hoped for. 7/10
P.S: One other thing I liked about this movie is how they allowed different characters from different backgrounds to speak in their native language in multiple scenes. They expect you to read those subtitles, thank god. So many movies are afraid to do that now.
Triple Threat is exactly that. But before you feel disappointed in such a statement, it's important to understand the sentiment. I LOVE these B-Movies, I don't care about the nonsensical plot or the hammy acting when I watch such films. But that doesn't mean they aren't good films. In fact, Triple Threat is certainly far better than most of the films in the B-Movie Action Extravaganza group. The story may be nonsensical, but the writers do try to give our three stars motivation and make these characters likable and charming in their own right (Tony Jaa and Tiger Chen in particular get to show off some comedic chops of their own). What I love so much about Triple Threat is that it cares enough to let these stars shine and allow them to show off their talent without ever becoming too fan-servicy. When you see so many Hollywood Blockbusters that fail to see the talent in these stars (The Expendables, Star Wars The Force Awakens, Mile 22, Fast and Furious 7, etc.) and their abilities, it's heartwarming to see a film that makes the most of what they can with these incredibly talented performers. Sure the performances can be cringe-y and the English dialogue by its Asian stars aren't all that convincing but damn, these people try and Iko Uwais in particular has come a long way with his English Speaking skills since The Night Comes For Us.
As for as the other performances go, Scott Adkins and Michael Jai White really get to shine as the villains, they are menacing, in-your-face and physically threatening. Scott Adkins too, has come a long way with his acting chops. He comes across as a mercenary who is on the job and Scott gives it his all when his character gets desperate to finish the assignment given to him. As the big baddie, he probably gets the best fight scenes in the movie too. Again, Hollywood, try and recognize great talent when you see it.
But who cares about all that, how is the action dammit? Well, I am glad to say they don't disappoint. I will admit, it's a shame that Iko doesn't get to have the best fights in the movie, especially considering his background on The Raid films, but with so many action stars, it was inevitable that someone would feel a little left out. Plus, at 90 minutes, the film surprisingly paces itself well enough to never feel too over crowded or convoluted (I have heard other people feel differently, but I didn't think so). There are 2 big action set pieces, one in a police station around the mid point in the film and one in an abandoned building towards the end of the third act. Both are well choreographed and the gunplay is surprisingly entertaining to watch as well. Sure the set pieces are nowhere near as well constructed as say, the car chase in The Raid 2, but honestly, with the limited budget these guys have, I think its asking way too much out of a VOD film. The action sequences themselves don't feel cheap and moreover are way more satisfying than many big budget Hollywood blockbusters like The Expendables (with their garbage blue filter and shoddy editing). The camera is wide, the edits are crisp and the punches and kicks feel real. That's all I care about.
As for major flaws, the editing when our Asian leads speak in English is very noticeable, with most of their English dialogue (with a couple of exceptions) being spoken off-screen. I suspect this was done because the initial take wasn't all that good, but I really wish this part of the film could have been improved upon. Also the lighting can sometimes feel a little too over-exposed, especially in exterior shots. Other than that, like I said earlier in the review, some of the acting and lines can be a little too cheesy (your mileage may vary, for me that just adds to the charm of it all).
To conclude, if you know what you are going in for, you will have a great time with Triple Threat and I hope you like it. It's a lot of fun and as an action genre enthusiast, this is the best film I could have possibly hoped for. 7/10
P.S: One other thing I liked about this movie is how they allowed different characters from different backgrounds to speak in their native language in multiple scenes. They expect you to read those subtitles, thank god. So many movies are afraid to do that now.
The story not so good but the action was good.
juzer0323 March 2019
Boyka, God has given u a gift, only one. U r a complete fighter but pls avoid movies like these. Same goes for Iko Uwais n Michael Jai White.
Fella_shibby9 April 2019
What a disappointment man.
The script is atrocious n the character development is nada.
The direction is lol.
During a major shootout, a girl runs away like a piece of cake n while running away we see ppl in the background doing their routine stuff as if they r deaf n blind to the commotion of the shootout.
Anyways, fellas like me may not care about acting, script, direction or character development if it's an action film provided ther is tons of bone shattering, jaw breaking, brutal fight choreography but this lousy film has nothing redeeming inspite of some of my favorites like Scott Adkins, Michael Jai White n Iko Uwais. What a waste of talent man. O boy, we even have Tony Jaa, Tiger Hu Chen n Michael Bisping but again a total wastage of action heroes.
The film starts with a non stop gun action sequence but not at all memorable or intense. In the beginning, ther is a small duel between Iko Uwais n Tony Jaa which raises audiences' expectations but believe me it turns out to b duds. Ther is a muay thai ring fight but again nothing impactful. The duel between Iko Uwais n Michael Jai White is lousy. Jai White needs to lose some weight man.
Seeing Uwais without Silat n knife fight n Jai White without his 360 n 720 kicks is cheating man. Both Uwais n White is totally wasted. In fact in both of their last films, they did pretty good. Uwais in Mile 22 n Jai White in Dragged across the street.... We have Tony Jaa who is looking old n tired with a lousy hairstyle. Tony Jaa without his parkour is wasted. Now we have my fav Scott Adkins who is given a meaty footage but his fight with Jaa ain't impactful. Come on give us some Boyka action man. Tiger Hu Chen really needs a good barber. Lousy babycut hairstyle.
The film has lots of kicks, punches, fights n gun shot sequences but none of it impactful or memorable. Ther is a scene of a gun blasting a body into mincemeat. That's it.
Anyways, fellas like me may not care about acting, script, direction or character development if it's an action film provided ther is tons of bone shattering, jaw breaking, brutal fight choreography but this lousy film has nothing redeeming inspite of some of my favorites like Scott Adkins, Michael Jai White n Iko Uwais. What a waste of talent man. O boy, we even have Tony Jaa, Tiger Hu Chen n Michael Bisping but again a total wastage of action heroes.
The film starts with a non stop gun action sequence but not at all memorable or intense. In the beginning, ther is a small duel between Iko Uwais n Tony Jaa which raises audiences' expectations but believe me it turns out to b duds. Ther is a muay thai ring fight but again nothing impactful. The duel between Iko Uwais n Michael Jai White is lousy. Jai White needs to lose some weight man.
Seeing Uwais without Silat n knife fight n Jai White without his 360 n 720 kicks is cheating man. Both Uwais n White is totally wasted. In fact in both of their last films, they did pretty good. Uwais in Mile 22 n Jai White in Dragged across the street.... We have Tony Jaa who is looking old n tired with a lousy hairstyle. Tony Jaa without his parkour is wasted. Now we have my fav Scott Adkins who is given a meaty footage but his fight with Jaa ain't impactful. Come on give us some Boyka action man. Tiger Hu Chen really needs a good barber. Lousy babycut hairstyle.
The film has lots of kicks, punches, fights n gun shot sequences but none of it impactful or memorable. Ther is a scene of a gun blasting a body into mincemeat. That's it.
Awesome 80's/90's style Martial Arts Flick!
canike0720 March 2019
Just returned from the one night only screening st my local AMC theatre and was not disappointed! The film reminded me of all the flicks I used to see in the theatre with my dad back in the 80s/90s before they all became Marvel/fast and furious type of movies. The action was top notch and while the story is what you would expect from this kind of movie, sort of just a set up so all the stars can kick the hell out of each other and man do they ever! The director Jesse Johnson did a great job in letting everyone get there screen time and able to show there signature moves (Jaa's elbow/knee strikes, Adkins flip/spin kicks) the action was quite impressive, better than most big Hollywood films. Fans of martial arts/action films will not be disappointed as well as fans of the individual stars. All get pretty equal screen time. The finale as well as a great sequence in a police station are the highlights! Support this movie and rent on demand, buy blu Ray etc.
Great job to all involved!
A top-notch example of modern-day action
tarbosh2200028 December 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Xian (Jade) is a wealthy woman who uses her money to put forth an initiative to clean up the communities around her. You wouldn't think this would be such a bad thing, but it really upsets the local baddies. Part of her clean-up plan involves getting rid of the local gangsters. So the evil Collins (Adkins) and Devereaux (White), along with their legion of evildoers, set out to kidnap Xian, and it appears no one can stand in their way.
That is, until our heroes Payu (Jaa), Jaka (Uwais), and Long Fei (Chen) show up on the scene. They end up protecting Xian and fighting the bad guys tooth and nail. Naturally, that leads to a lot of shooting and fighting. Who will survive the TRIPLE THREAT?
We know what you're thinking and the answer is no, Triple Threat is not the long-awaited biopic of Harvey Fierstein. We all know he can sing, dance, and act. Until such time as that potential blockbuster is unleashed on the public, however, we have the movie at hand today, which is an entertaining and worthwhile beat-em-up. Strangely, it doesn't quite reach the electrifying heights its superb cast would seem to indicate.
Putting fan favorites Scott Adkins, Michael Jai White, Tony Jaa, Iko Uwais, and Tiger Chen all in one film together is pretty much the action fan's dream cast in 2019. While it's certainly not a case of Lone Tiger Effect (which, for those who are new to the site, is what we call it when a stellar cast is assembled but the movie itself is a dud), because the film is far too good for that, somehow it feels like some ingredients are missing. And we think we know what they are.
But before we reveal what we think that might be, let's talk about what works in Triple Threat. First, and most obvious, is the Martial Arts fighting. It's stupendous and our superstar cast really 'brings it'. Perhaps they felt a bit of friendly competition with each other, but everyone brings their A game, and each has their own unique style.
It was a treat to watch the Jaa-Adkins fight, and the Jaa-Iko-Adkins brawl was manna from action heaven. We appreciate all the work that goes into such scenes. Without listing each and every fight, let's just say that, even more so than the gun-shooting scenes, these combat sections are movie highlights. But that being said, the whole thing is quite violent and has a high kill count.
With that in mind, Triple Threat certainly aims to please, as it starts off as your classic jungle shoot-em-up, complete with exploding huts. Then it moves to a scene of Punchfighting. Then it settles into its urban action scenario. So it seems that fans are being very well served with a bunch of familiar settings they'd be used to from action movies past. Overall it's shot very well and feels professional.
We also felt it was different to have not just Adkins as a baddie, but also Michael Jai White as one as well. Both men are primarily known as heroes, so it was unusual to have not just one of them playing against type, but two. We liked that as a change of pace.
But, as promised, here's what we felt could have been improved. Not very surprisingly, it was the plot and characterizations. The former was minimal, and the latter was nil. As action fans, this is not new to us, and we're all very used to this, I'm sure.
But what would have knocked Triple Threat out of the park as a complete and satisfying whole would have been a compelling plotline with characters you really get to know and care about. Not that you don't care about our heroes, but you know what we mean. A little more detail or perhaps a little bit of emotion would have gone a long way.
But that's our only real gripe with Triple Threat. Otherwise, it's a top-notch example of modern-day action. We couldn't be happier that movies like this are still being made. We say keep 'em coming. So, while the absence of more formal plot and character elements may keep the audience from totally engaging, as an exercise in action violence, Triple Threat is recommended.
That is, until our heroes Payu (Jaa), Jaka (Uwais), and Long Fei (Chen) show up on the scene. They end up protecting Xian and fighting the bad guys tooth and nail. Naturally, that leads to a lot of shooting and fighting. Who will survive the TRIPLE THREAT?
We know what you're thinking and the answer is no, Triple Threat is not the long-awaited biopic of Harvey Fierstein. We all know he can sing, dance, and act. Until such time as that potential blockbuster is unleashed on the public, however, we have the movie at hand today, which is an entertaining and worthwhile beat-em-up. Strangely, it doesn't quite reach the electrifying heights its superb cast would seem to indicate.
Putting fan favorites Scott Adkins, Michael Jai White, Tony Jaa, Iko Uwais, and Tiger Chen all in one film together is pretty much the action fan's dream cast in 2019. While it's certainly not a case of Lone Tiger Effect (which, for those who are new to the site, is what we call it when a stellar cast is assembled but the movie itself is a dud), because the film is far too good for that, somehow it feels like some ingredients are missing. And we think we know what they are.
But before we reveal what we think that might be, let's talk about what works in Triple Threat. First, and most obvious, is the Martial Arts fighting. It's stupendous and our superstar cast really 'brings it'. Perhaps they felt a bit of friendly competition with each other, but everyone brings their A game, and each has their own unique style.
It was a treat to watch the Jaa-Adkins fight, and the Jaa-Iko-Adkins brawl was manna from action heaven. We appreciate all the work that goes into such scenes. Without listing each and every fight, let's just say that, even more so than the gun-shooting scenes, these combat sections are movie highlights. But that being said, the whole thing is quite violent and has a high kill count.
With that in mind, Triple Threat certainly aims to please, as it starts off as your classic jungle shoot-em-up, complete with exploding huts. Then it moves to a scene of Punchfighting. Then it settles into its urban action scenario. So it seems that fans are being very well served with a bunch of familiar settings they'd be used to from action movies past. Overall it's shot very well and feels professional.
We also felt it was different to have not just Adkins as a baddie, but also Michael Jai White as one as well. Both men are primarily known as heroes, so it was unusual to have not just one of them playing against type, but two. We liked that as a change of pace.
But, as promised, here's what we felt could have been improved. Not very surprisingly, it was the plot and characterizations. The former was minimal, and the latter was nil. As action fans, this is not new to us, and we're all very used to this, I'm sure.
But what would have knocked Triple Threat out of the park as a complete and satisfying whole would have been a compelling plotline with characters you really get to know and care about. Not that you don't care about our heroes, but you know what we mean. A little more detail or perhaps a little bit of emotion would have gone a long way.
But that's our only real gripe with Triple Threat. Otherwise, it's a top-notch example of modern-day action. We couldn't be happier that movies like this are still being made. We say keep 'em coming. So, while the absence of more formal plot and character elements may keep the audience from totally engaging, as an exercise in action violence, Triple Threat is recommended.
Talk, talk, talk just die
phanthinga24 March 2019
I been waiting for Triple Threat to drop since the day I heard about a bomb-ass action movie with a cast full of The Expendables of the new generation and after a solid 96 minutes of bloody shooutout and full contact martial art action I can be sure that this movie is 100 % worth watching to all action fan out there. With a premise like Iko Uwais, Tony Jaa and Tiger Chen VS Scott Adkins, Michael l Jai White and Michael Bisping so how the plot progess is the least of my concerns as long as they keep squashing their beef with fist and bullet and I think everyone should see this movie with that attitude too. Of course there will be some fan favorite character got limited screen time but with the cast this talented and a short runtime Triple Threat already went beyond my expectations. Let hope that there will be a sequel so we can finally see Jaka get shot
AN OLD SCHOOL STYLE AWESOME ACTION MOVIE!!!
lukem-527607 October 2019
WOW!!!
TRIPLE THREAT is excellent!!!
It's made from the old school 80s & 90s Action mould, i got vibes from action Classic's like "Predator" from the opening jungle & village action scene, i got vibes of "The Terminator" from the Awesome police station massacre action scene & the way the "bad guys" go around almost unstoppable & dressed in black, i got "Universal Soldier" vibes as well as a bit of "Big trouble in little China" thrown in for the fun adventure scenes through the Indonesian back streets & the fun of the guys protecting a lady through the underground & alleyways, so much fun.
"Triple Threat" is brutal & bloody with some amazing fight scenes & shoot outs!!!
The Cast is excellent, the three "Good Guys" are a fantastic team made up of legends "Tony Jaa" "Iko Uwais" & "Tiger Hu Chen" who are all from different backgrounds & who all know amazing fighting skills, the fighting styles & scenes are excellent & the fun banter & chemistry from these three is great, i want to see more of this team!!!
There's still a deep seriousness running throughout as this story is about betrayal,Revenge & redemption,
"Iko Uwais" wants revenge for the slaughter of the people in his village including his wife, "Tony Jaa" & "Tiger Hu Chen" want also want revenge for being double crossed & left for dead & all three must protect an important lady who is trying to put a stop to "Crime Syndicates" & corruption.
The villains are an evil bunch of tough mercenaries lead by another action great "Scott Adkins" along with yet another action star "Michael Jai White"
& some other evil team members, there's old school beat 'em up action throughout with blood & practical fx guts splattered about, i loved this movie as it took me right back to those old school action films of the 80s & 90s!!!
I've been a big fan of the Awesome "Iko Uwais" since his outstanding action packed performance in the CLASSIC "The Raid" & here he's great again but there's a sense of fun to this throwback flick even amongst all the fights & shootouts.
A new instant Classic action film
Great cast, mediocre movie.
BA_Harrison18 January 2020
Chinese kung fu champ Tiger Hu Chen, Thai martial arts sensations Tony Jaa (Ong-Bak) and JeeJa Yanin (Chocolate), and Indonesian action star Iko Uwais (The Raid) represent the East; US multi-discipline black belt Michael Jai White and Brit bruiser Scott Adkins represent the West. With such an impressive line-up, Triple Threat could have been up there with The Raid (and its sequel), The Warrior King, and Ong Bak as one of the best action films of the last twenty years. Sadly, it isn't.
The cast cannot be held responsible: they do what they were hired to do -- kick ass (nobody really expected Oscar-winning performances). It's up to stuntman turned director Jesse V. Johnson to shoulder the blame, his handling of the action failing to show his more-than-capable performers in the best light. The plot is uninspired but it allows for plenty of shooting and punching and kicking; unfortunately, the fight scenes lack impact thanks to dreadful camerawork and duff editing, whilst the gunplay relies on CGI for much of the damage inflicted.
With a skilled action director such as Prachya Pinkaew or Gareth Evans at the helm, Triple Threat might have worked despite the rather predictable script, but in the hands of Johnson, the film is a frustrating wasted opportunity.
5/10, minus one point for killing off the lovely JeeJa Yanin way too soon. She goes out in fine style (reduced to a bloody mess by a grenade launcher), but she really deserved to be given as much screen time as her male co-stars.
The cast cannot be held responsible: they do what they were hired to do -- kick ass (nobody really expected Oscar-winning performances). It's up to stuntman turned director Jesse V. Johnson to shoulder the blame, his handling of the action failing to show his more-than-capable performers in the best light. The plot is uninspired but it allows for plenty of shooting and punching and kicking; unfortunately, the fight scenes lack impact thanks to dreadful camerawork and duff editing, whilst the gunplay relies on CGI for much of the damage inflicted.
With a skilled action director such as Prachya Pinkaew or Gareth Evans at the helm, Triple Threat might have worked despite the rather predictable script, but in the hands of Johnson, the film is a frustrating wasted opportunity.
5/10, minus one point for killing off the lovely JeeJa Yanin way too soon. She goes out in fine style (reduced to a bloody mess by a grenade launcher), but she really deserved to be given as much screen time as her male co-stars.
So refreshing to see a real martial arts film
Gordon-1125 August 2020
Nowadays it's not easy to find a real martial arts film, that delivers punches real hard. This film punches, kicks and throws people of the ground from start to finish. There is not a moment of downtime. It's so refreshing to see a real martial arts film!
Good action, Okay plot
qknguyen42623 March 2019
Lets start with the positive: the cast are really good. They weren't boring or trying very little. The fighting is also very good, its not shaky cam, its steady and you can clearly see the fight. The best fight is actually between Long Fei (Tiger Chen) and Jaka (Iko Uwais). This movie is also one of the most beautiful martial arts movie, not because of the quality but because you can clearly see the difference between kung fu and silat when fighting against each other.
The negative: the fights were good. yes. However, compare to the Raid or Ong Bak, or even the Protector they were okay. Don't get me wrong, the fight scenes are so much better compared to most Hollywood movies (except John Wick). However, due to time constraints they have to make the fights at most 3 minutes, which is a shame because these guys are great fighters. Also, the plot was confusing. Jaka hates Collin for killing innocents, but Jaka's plan involve killing innocents. Also, he calls people who don't have a name, so we have no idea who they are. Also, I was kind of bummed out that Iko Uwais loses most of his fights (he does win one). He is my favorite martial arts actor, so I was kind of bummed out. Most of the action is gun shooting (however its steady and not disorienting).
In conclusion: Its better than the Expendables for sure. However, the plot is a little messy, theres almost no character development. But it has great hand to hand combat. If you're judging it as a martial arts movie, its a 7/10 for me.
The negative: the fights were good. yes. However, compare to the Raid or Ong Bak, or even the Protector they were okay. Don't get me wrong, the fight scenes are so much better compared to most Hollywood movies (except John Wick). However, due to time constraints they have to make the fights at most 3 minutes, which is a shame because these guys are great fighters. Also, the plot was confusing. Jaka hates Collin for killing innocents, but Jaka's plan involve killing innocents. Also, he calls people who don't have a name, so we have no idea who they are. Also, I was kind of bummed out that Iko Uwais loses most of his fights (he does win one). He is my favorite martial arts actor, so I was kind of bummed out. Most of the action is gun shooting (however its steady and not disorienting).
In conclusion: Its better than the Expendables for sure. However, the plot is a little messy, theres almost no character development. But it has great hand to hand combat. If you're judging it as a martial arts movie, its a 7/10 for me.
What? not even close to The Raid
aricloud25 March 2019
Language problem
donnyzoney24 March 2019
Awful cringefest
adamkgriff3 August 2019
Warning: Spoilers
Great cast and some of the fight choreography is ok, that's the positives out the way. The direction is shocking the camera is all over the place in some scenes. The plot is weak and full of plot holes, at one point the group of assassins attacks a police station to kill 2 mercenaries because they might ID them lol that's laughable in itself but then they take there masks off and make one of the officers tell them where they keep the prisoners and don't even kill her after! Then run through the streets with assault rifles where everyone can see them but it's these 2 specific mercs they don't want to ID them lmao. The acting is dire I actually thought it was a spoof at one point it was that bad. It's actually worth watching just to see how bad it really is as long as your expecting any kind of character development you will be fine lol.
Avengers for action films!
mokhlesrahman20 March 2019
Come on guys Tony ja, iko uwais, Michel j white, Scott Adkins, tiger chen in a single action movie! It's a treat for martial art film lovers or action in general. It doesn't have heavy action like raid or the night comes for us but has enough to make the fans happy. Since I watched it in theater I enjoyed more. There are some very good fight scenes between jaa and Adkins. Overall definitely a must watch for the actors
good action movie
devangshah23 March 2019
Chinese heros so dull angaint scott and white . ...multy star movie movie could be great ....aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Triple threat just threatened careers
kevxzara23 March 2019
Iko uwais "the raid" series
Scott adkins "undisputed" series
Michael jai white "blood and bone"
Jeeya yanin "chocolate"
Tony jaa "warrior King" "ong bak"
Films mentioned above is what makes stars in the martial arts world but "triple threat" is a movie that puts these guys on a retirement line. No iko uwais brutality no Tony jaa flying antics. Michael jai white is a superb martial artist but his acting is getting worse and worse he didn't show his skill off in any of this movie. Scott adkins is an awful actor but brilliant martial artist I just don't get what happened to any of the actors. I guess you stick to many different styles together and you come up with the "clangers". Expendables this tried to be but failed miserably. The fight scenes to me looked like they may have used stunt doubles for some of the fight scenes which is a really pet hate of mine considering most of the actors were stuntmen or the choreographer of fighting. Why do fight scenes if the actors are not even acting it.we come to see the fighting skills of the actors not some nobody stunt man. Hats of goes to Tom cruise as he does his own stunts should of put him in the movie somewhere. All in all I looked forward to this for a long time since comic con trailer but it should of stayed in a comic book it was awful highly dissapointed and all these actors are going to need a big movie to bring the credibility back to them. An action movie you can watch then just plain forget what it was even about.
Films mentioned above is what makes stars in the martial arts world but "triple threat" is a movie that puts these guys on a retirement line. No iko uwais brutality no Tony jaa flying antics. Michael jai white is a superb martial artist but his acting is getting worse and worse he didn't show his skill off in any of this movie. Scott adkins is an awful actor but brilliant martial artist I just don't get what happened to any of the actors. I guess you stick to many different styles together and you come up with the "clangers". Expendables this tried to be but failed miserably. The fight scenes to me looked like they may have used stunt doubles for some of the fight scenes which is a really pet hate of mine considering most of the actors were stuntmen or the choreographer of fighting. Why do fight scenes if the actors are not even acting it.we come to see the fighting skills of the actors not some nobody stunt man. Hats of goes to Tom cruise as he does his own stunts should of put him in the movie somewhere. All in all I looked forward to this for a long time since comic con trailer but it should of stayed in a comic book it was awful highly dissapointed and all these actors are going to need a big movie to bring the credibility back to them. An action movie you can watch then just plain forget what it was even about.
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