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S.W.A.T.

2019 · 110 min

A loud, fast-paced action ride with training montages and drug-bust missions, light on character depth but heavy on gunfire.

Directed by
Ding Sheng
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
Starring
Ling Xiaosu, Jia Nailiang, Jin Chen
Overview
The story centers on the Chinese Special Police Unit, from their hard training to their first mission.

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Directed by
Ding Sheng
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
Starring
Ling Xiaosu, Jia Nailiang, Jin Chen
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • crime
  • violence
  • survival
  • loyalty
  • justice
Places
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Form
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action8
Horror2
Humour3
Realism6
Romance1
Tension6
Darkness5
Complexity4
Emotional weight4

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Details

Genres
action, crime, drama
Directed by
Ding Sheng
Written by
Ding Sheng
Starring
Ling Xiaosu, Jia Nailiang, Jin Chen, Leon Zhang, Robert Knepper, Kevin Lee, Liu Wenbo, Liu Junxiao
Runtime
110 min
Country
China
Languages
Mandarin

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