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The Art of War III: Retribution

2009 · 88 min

A routine direct-to-video actioner that moves fast through chases and shootouts without asking much of you.

Directed by
Gerry Lively
Genres
Action, Adventure, Thriller
Tagline
Know your enemy.
Overview
When international diplomacy comes up short, extreme measures must be taken. In the newest installment of The Art of War, Agent Neil Shaw is on a covert mission to stop North Korean terrorists from obtaining a nuclear bomb. But when the deal turns deadly, Shaw is drawn into the crossfire to save a beautiful facilitator and ends up framed for murder...

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Directed by
Gerry Lively
Genres
Action, Adventure, Thriller
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Tone
    Pacing
    brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • conspiracy
    • betrayal
    • survival
    • violence
    Places
    • big city
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • serialised
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language mild
    • Violence strong
    • Sex mild
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action7
    Horror1
    Humour2
    Realism5
    Romance2
    Tension5
    Darkness5
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight3

    In this series

    The Art of War Collection

    1. The Art of WarMovie · 2000
    2. The Art of War II: BetrayalMovie · 2008
    3. The Art of War III: RetributionMovie · 2009 This title

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    Genres
    action, adventure, thriller
    Directed by
    Gerry Lively
    Written by
    Joe Halpin
    Starring
    Treach, Warren Derosa, Sung-Hi Lee, Janet Carroll, Leo Lee, Charles Rahi Chun, Brian Fitzpatrick, Jack Conley
    Cinematography
    Suki Medencevic
    Runtime
    88 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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