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Detective Chinatown

2015 · 135 min

A fast, funny buddy romp through Bangkok that keeps you guessing with playful twists and a surprising emotional bite.

Directed by
Chen Sicheng
Genres
Comedy, Mystery, Action
Overview
After being rejected from the police college, a mannerly man travels to Bangkok where he and an energetic distant relative must solve a murder case.
How it feels
Light, whimsical, absurd and dark. Brisk and needs your attention.
About
Mystery, family, deception, justice
Content
Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
Note
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Directed by
Chen Sicheng
Genres
Comedy, Mystery, Action
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Detective Chinatown Collection

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  2. Detective Chinatown 2Movie · 2018
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror2
Humour8
Realism6
Romance3
Tension6
Darkness5
Complexity7
Emotional weight5

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Details

Genres
comedy, mystery, action, adventure
Directed by
Chen Sicheng
Written by
Chen Sicheng
Starring
Wang Baoqiang, Liu Haoran, Tong Liya, Chen He, Xiao Shenyang, Xiao Yang, Pan Yueming, Marc Ma
Music
Nathan Wang
Cinematography
Du Jie
Runtime
135 min
Country
China
Languages
Mandarin, Thai

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