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Showdown in Manila

2016 · 86 min

A straightforward, explosive action ride with a tropical backdrop and a team of tough guys taking down criminals.

Directed by
Mark Dacascos
Genres
Action
Tagline
Pimps & Bandits. One Tropical Island. Trouble, Death, Mischief.
Overview
The film unfolds in Manila, Philippines, and in the jungles of the island of Boracay on a tropical island in the privacy of living Russian middle-aged man (Alexander Newsky). But the quiet life interrupted by the murder of one of the locals. In order to protect the daughter of the slain Filipino bandits Russian guy have to remember the past, he tried to bury.
How it feels
Tense, dark and campy. Brisk and easy to follow.
About
Revenge, crime, corruption, justice
Content
Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
Note
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Directed by
Mark Dacascos
Genres
Action
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action8
Horror2
Humour3
Realism5
Romance1
Tension5
Darkness5
Complexity3
Emotional weight3

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