Weekend in Taipei

2024

Action / Thriller

49
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 52% · 23 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 69% · 50 ratings
IMDb Rating 5.7/10 10 6700 6.7K

Director

George Huang Photo
George Huang

Top cast

Luke Evans Photo
Luke Evans as Agent John Lawlor
Sung Kang Photo
Sung Kang as Kwang
Janet Hsieh Photo
Janet Hsieh as Woman in Bathroom
Pernell Walker Photo
Pernell Walker as Charlotte Fields
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24 fps
1 hr 41 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by wix99 6 / 10

Formulaic action flick

Reviewed by OniFR 6 / 10

Weekend in Taipei, or the Fast and Furious of Toxic Love

Picture a guy who shoots faster than a Call of Duty sniper and drives through Taipei's streets like he's in a Need for Speed DLC. That's Luke Evans in Weekend in Taipei. Seriously, the man's a machine. He's so intense even red lights seem to give him the right of way.Opposite him is Gwei Lun Mei, a driver so skilled she could drift circles around Vin Diesel and leave him in the dust. Her character, Joey, is a whirlwind of style and speed, giving you chills with just the sound of her car starting. But don't be fooled-she's got a Kill Bill side to her: soft yet deadly.Luc Besson, true to form, serves up an explosive cocktail of action and romance. He's firmly in his comfort zone, but honestly, that's all we want. It's cinema that hits hard, packed with chases, explosions, and dialogue as subtle as a rocket in GTA. The plot? Simple. But let's be real-who's here for the plot?The real star, though, is Taipei. The city is filmed like a character in its own right. Neon lights everywhere, narrow alleyways, and buildings practically screaming, "Come have a car chase here!" Between the fights, you could almost believe you're in an open-world Yakuza game.The film's strength lies in its explosive blend of action and romance. One moment, you're hooked on a fight scene where Luke Evans is smashing jaws; the next, you're hit with a ridiculously cheesy exchange between two ex-lovers still hung up on their breakup. It's so cliché it's brilliant.Weekend in Taipei is like a four-cheese pizza at 3 a.m.: you know it's not gourmet, but damn, it feels good. With punchy action scenes, a visually stunning city, and a romance running on pure adrenaline, this film is a guilty pleasure at its finest. Don't expect a Palme d'Or, but buckle up for a hell of a ride.
Reviewed by imseeg 7 / 10

Didnt expect much, but was pleasantly surprised! Riveting fight scenes and great characters.

I am a fan of this action movie genre, but there are so many below average action movies that I didnt expect much at firsthand, but after having watched it I can confirm that this movie is quite an enjoyable action flick.The good: I NEED riveting action, chases and fights. And THAT is exactly what I got. Not the best, but good enough for me to have a fun time watching it.More good: what's even more to like is that the characters are credible. The acting is solid (not earthshattering good, but solid) and it has got characters and a storyline I can believe in. THAT matters to me, because even in an action flick like this I WANT the characters to be credible.Any bad? Dont expect action heaven, this is just another action movie but a really solid one. Recommended for the fans of this action genre.
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