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Saving Mr. Wu

2015 · 106 min Crime Drama Thriller
6.4 / 10 · TMDB

Mr. Wu, a Hong Kong movie star, is kidnapped in Beijing by Zhang Hua's gang. The police quickly form a task force and begin the search, ignoring that detectives in charge have only twenty hours before the deadline.

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Original Title 解救吾先生
Year 2015
Country China
Genre Crime, Drama, Thriller
Director Ding Sheng
Runtime 106 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.4/10 (115 votes)

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The film builds a gripping race against time, contrasting the sterile police headquarters with the gritty hideouts of the kidnappers. The procedural elements are sharp, and the moral ambiguity of both sides adds a compelling layer to the cat-and-mouse dynamic.

What lingers after the credits is a sobering reflection on fame and desperation, punctuated by a finale that challenges easy judgments. The pacing is relentless, making the twenty-hour deadline feel palpably real. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Ding Sheng

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