The Corruptor (New Line Platinum Series)

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Nick Chen (Chow Yun-Fat) is not your average New York cop. Working in Chinatown has its multifarious cultural nuances and its fair share of ubiquitous enticement, both of which are reflected in detective Chen's weary face. He had to get into bed with the highest echleons of the Chinese Mafia as a way of augmenting his own career, while maintaining a semblance of control over the dime-a-dozen hoods who proliferate on this turf. To make matters worse, he now has to break in rookie detective Danny Wallace (Mark Wahlberg), who has asked to be assigned to the Chinatown division. Apparently Wallace is infatuated with all things Chinese, or is suffering from "Yellow Fever," as his fellow colleagues would have us believe. Chen, not one to suffer fools gladly, takes young Wallace under his protective wing, oft-warning the shady powers of the neighborhood not to sink Danny into their sordid pool of corruption. But before he knows it, both he and Wallace are caught in a deadly ring of double-crosses, shady-dealings, murders, and car chases. And all of this under the suspicious eye of Internal Affairs.

Part Serpico and part Hard Boiled, this film seems at first to be a major departure from director James Foley's previous work. However, Foley has frequently revealed a keen eye and understanding for emotionally complex relationships, especially between teacher and pupil (Glengarry Glen Ross) or father and son (At Close Range). This movie is no different. In fact, Foley's meticulous attention to the relationship between the wise, morally burdened Chen, and the naïve, innocent Wallace morphs this otherwise tedious plot into a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Hats off to Chow Yun-Fat and Mark Wahlberg, whose sympathetic chemistry creates an authentic and deeply personal connection, a factor that proves crucial to the film's poignant, disturbing finale. --Jeremy Storey

Customer Reviews:

Yellow Fever, ha ha ha........2007-01-21

I initially got this movie because I remember watching it some years ago when I lived in Germany and there was a time when my father and I decided to make up the time to swing by faster by renting movies almost every day or every week at least and watching them through; movies I'd never even really heard or seen. Usually they were kung fu movies and such, but every now and then we'd pick up a movie that would seem to pass the entertainment radars for us (when you're an American in Germany, it's REALLY hard to find American movies or their debuts to hit overseas as it takes at least 6 months, if you're lucky, to almost 2 years just for an American movie to come out... can you imagine? While you read on the news that somewhere in California the Matrix has started, you'd have to wait an extra few months just to watch, or something like that-- I just use the Matrix as an example.)

The Corruptor was one of those movies and sadly, we'd ended up watching the movie on DVD because it just never showed up in the bigscreens there. So anyway, I remember watching this movie and thought about how insanely deep this movie was. All the stuff about Chinese gangs, crime, the asian-flare of a metropolis society and how everyone seems not to care-- plus it has Mark Wahlberg who's one of my most favorite hollywood actors. More importantly, it also houses CHOW YUN FAT!!! Not only does it have a favorite actor of mine but has an amazing chinese kung fu actor! Performances from both these actors really stock you in for the vicious ride and twists this movie has for a plot and the action that befits it isn't over the top since the setting is basically China Town.

In a way I wanna say this is like Law & Order meets Shaft, but that's a disheartening comparison except to say that it has the crime story scene with the heart-pounding action of the latter but intensified ten fold. The cinematography is astounding, the characters, protagonist and antagonists, all are a great bunch to watch intermingle with and against one another and it's a really good movie worth the watch; the least to say, own.

Really, if you dig cop movies, this is your hit.

If you dig drama, this movie's your bag.

If you dig action, this movie's your well-given shot.

Seriously top notch stuff and glad I came across it years ago. The fond memory of it being the thing that pulled me back to watch and own it now.

good movie.......2006-09-11

I am stuck between a 3 and a 4 but since the movie was so good, I have to give it a 4. The only reason I give it a 3.5 is because I need my bad guys to be really bad. Then they opened up Chow Yun Fat's character so much I almost forgot about it. Mark Walbergh is good as always. There is a lot of acting going on. When I say acting I am talking about these guys using all the tools. From facial expressions to saying the line just right, the director did a very good job. Movie comes in at about 2 hours but keeps you really into it for almost the entire film. This is by far Chow's best American performance. Make sure you check out The Killer if you are a big Chow fan.

DVD is widescreened with 2 good special features. One has interviews and the behind the scenes is more like a documentary. There is also a commentary with the director james Foley.

Gripping Cop Flick.......2005-11-19

"The Corruptor" is a tough complex crime thriller set among the vicious power grabs by competing tribes in New York's Chinatown. Out to bring them down is decorated detective Nick Chen(Chow Yun-Fat), head of the Chinatown Gang Unit, and the partner that was foisted on him, the apparently green officer Danny Wallace(Mark Wahlberg). Chen is an effective cop but some of his methods are a little unorthodox and occasionally skirt the law. This does not always go over well with the more idealistic Wallace. Yun-Fat is excellent as the tarnished hero and Wahlberg is solid in a role that is not as stereotypical as it first appears. Ric Young is effectively creepy and villainous as the duplicitous gang leader Henry Lee. The film has many plot strands to it and may appear at some junctures to be overplotted. Never fear because these elements come together in the end for a satisfying experience.

an amazing premise action movie.......2005-02-26

Chow Yun Fat and Mark Wahlburg are amazing in this
all I can say is
action action
moving story
see this
see this seriously
it's just as entertaining and interesting as the Replacement Killers
see that one too
I will watch this more times then I can count on my dvd player. rest assured

If all bad cops could be this good!.......2004-05-01

I loved the confrantation that Danny Wallace had with his dad about the contemplation of what to do about turning in his partner Nick Chen .. I won't spoil the quote you have to take it in context of the scenario of the movie. What an impact it made in my life that what I do in my life will be what I live with. I don't know if I over looked the goings on with Nick Chen because after all he was Yun-Fat Chow or that his over looking Uncle Benny's activities was some how a kindness to help May a lost drug addict and prostitute unable to escape her fate he tries to be more then a cop in her heart. The entire movie was tastefully done, story line excellant, directed in a way to make you laugh, cry, sit at the edge of you chair during those action scenes. Not to mention the sound track subpurbly done. I have had always found Yun-Fat Chow a believable actor in all rolls he portray; this movie he stole my heart (more then in Anna and the King).. the ending must be seen to appreciate how to me he was a good cop, with admiration to the writer in whatever message he wanted to leave you at the end. If you thought Mark Wahlberg was exceptional in this roll you should see him in The Perfect Storm and never thought he would play such a sicko in Fear but had me convinced. Lady's don't judge all men by what goes on in this movie but be wise to it's message of common sense. It always amazes me when an actor can play his/her complete opposite. I look forward to watching more of both of these great actors movies. Don't wait to buy THE CORRUPTOR should it go out of print you will regret it! Well I think so. Thanks for listening - Bye. Would welcome your comments too.

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Action Packed Double Feature

Rumble in the Bronx/The Corruptor
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ASIN: B0009UZFZ6
Release Date: 2005-08-30

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Action Packed Double Feature.......2007-05-24

Aside of the fact that these movies are a double feature, they come on one disc. If u are a fan Jackie Chan then u will like Rumble in the Bronx. It's a half action half comedy movie that will entertain you. Chow Yun-Fat delivers thrilling, action-packed performance in The Corruptor from beginning to end.

Full Force New Line Platinum Series DVD 4-Pack (Blade/Rush Hour/The Corruptor/Spawn)

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Great set of movies.
Lots of action, with lots of DVD extra footage
Better to Buy Seperately
It's worth it!

Full Force New Line Platinum Series DVD 4-Pack (Blade/Rush Hour/The Corruptor/Spawn)
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Manufacturer: New Line Home Video
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ASIN: B00000JS6G
Release Date: 1999-09-14

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The Full Force 4-disk giftset includes the action hits Blade, the Curruptor, Rush Hour and Spawn.

Customer Reviews:

Great set of movies........2002-05-01

This is a very good set of movies to buy. Rush Hour, Blade, and Spawn are great movies, and what I've seen of The Corruptor was exciting also. Buy these if you like lots of action in a few great movies.

Lots of action, with lots of DVD extra footage.......2001-11-11

Blade proposes a new twist on the vampire myth. On the extras, you see the design of the character and his custom-made weapons. Nice to see Kristofferson again.

Rush Hour is lots of fun. On the extras, you see the process on how Jackie sets up an action sequence. There's some hilarious
bloopers too.

The Corruptor is the story of a policeman's compromises and the rookie who is thrown into this situation.

Spawn is an excellent live-action adaptation of the comic. Unlike the theater and TV versions, this DVD is rated "R". The jokes are dirtier and the fights are more graphically violent. Enjoyed the interviews with McFarlane very much.

Nicely priced package. Lots of extras on all 4 DVD. Good value.

Better to Buy Seperately.......2001-06-20

[Price]Rush Hour - Great Movie, very funny, highly recomendable...... [Price]The Corruptor - Good Movie, rather serious....... [Price]Blade - Decent Movie for action fans, rather gorry for the weak stomatch...... [Price]Spawn - Fair movie, good for those who like comic book remakes. Definitely not for kids. Very gory and a touch satanic.......

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It's worth it!.......1999-11-03

Blade, The corruptor, RushHour, and Spawn these 4 dvd run for 20 bucks a piece and for some smart person to throw all 4 of them in a box set for that price must of lost there job get it

Corruptor (1999) & Detonator (2pc) (Long)

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Corruptor (1999) & Detonator (2pc) (Long)

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ASIN: B000URDCN0
Release Date: 2004-12-07

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The Corruptor
Starring: Chow Yun-Fat
Manufacturer: Turner Home Entertainment
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ASIN: B000GAKO1O
Release Date: 2005-11-29

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The Corruptor/Rumble in the Bronx
Starring: Yun-Fat Chow , Mark Wahlberg , Ric Young , Paul Ben-Victor , and Jon Kit Lee
Director: James Foley , and Stanley Tong
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ASIN: B0000E6FPR
Release Date: 2003-11-18

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Corruptor / Detonator (Two-Pack)
Starring: Warner 2pak
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ASIN: B000642062
Release Date: 2004-12-07

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Yellow Fever, ha ha ha.
good movie
Gripping Cop Flick
an amazing premise action movie
If all bad cops could be this good!

The Corruptor [Region 2]
Starring: Yun-Fat Chow , Mark Wahlberg , Ric Young , Paul Ben-Victor , and Jonkit Lee
Director: James Foley
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ASIN: B00004RCM3

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Customer Reviews:

Yellow Fever, ha ha ha........2007-01-21

good movie.......2006-09-11

Gripping Cop Flick.......2005-11-19

an amazing premise action movie.......2005-02-26

If all bad cops could be this good!.......2004-05-01

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