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The visuals - Colour, Composition, Editing - Were beyond my expectations for a simple action movie. At times the scenes resemble paintings, and the respect for emphasis and symmetry is endearing to see on the big screen.

The audio work was similarly very thrilling, and the soundtrack, while not melodic or memorable, was very accurate and worked well with the tone of the visuals. The textures of certain parts are very lovingly rough and reminiscent of the sound of car engines and tires scraping the floor, which compliments the central theme of driving well.

If there were one thing that could be so repulsive that it shoots down the rating from a Nine or Ten star, it would wholly be the writing. The dialogue is dry and surface-level, almost child-like, and not for any aesthetic purpose. It is childlike because it struggles to enter the minds of the characters that push the story forward. The way events are structured are almost ridiculous, and the motivations for the antagonist are so flimsy I almost caught myself talking out loud, to the two other people in the cinema. As if a kind of Ironic "Divine Joke" from god itself, the only place where the Child-Like writing ability is appropriate is... The child actor himself. Frankly, the only saving grace for this film is if modern technology could remove the dialogue in it's entirety, perhaps it will even earn itself an extra star!

In summary: To enjoy the film in it's entirety requires an extensive lobotomy.

Part martial arts, part "John Wick," part romance, and part "family" film; this movie tries to be too many things at once and, not surprisingly, fails. Considering this flick contains the seeds of at least four separate movies, the result was a competent one, even if the "family ending" leaves you scratching your head (but with a smile on your face) for what is, in the last analysis, an "action" flick. After an absence of thirteen years, a DEA returns to Taipei, the Republic of China, to confront the drug lord who cost him the love of his life. What he doesn't know is that very same woman is now the pampered wife of said drug lord, and that he has a son he never knew about. Sound interesting? It is. Whether that is enough for you, you have to see the movie to find out.

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.

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.

I don't mean to hate on this movie so much so I'll make a compliment sandwich. I think this movie has some seriously well made action scenes and visually stimulating cinematography. The drama in this felt so cheesy like drenched a fondue pot.

Ultimately it's a spy movie, and they really spent a bunch of money in the right place on this movie, except maybe find someone else to do a score, because my god, can someone arrest the man who scored this movie. I swear every action scene was scored with something that managed to make no sense with what was happening at all. The only scene where the music felt ok was when it was diegetic.

It was hard to pay attention to much else once you notice how off the music is compared to what's happening on screen. The romance was cute and I appreciate that it was an older, matching aged couple. But it wasn't a strong story line. The few moments that sparkled didn't stand out against the rest of the bland film.

Overall an okay watch with some fun action scenes and poor music.

The director and producer Luc BESSON still stands for French genre cinema that aims to reach a global audience. This is also the case with this English-language WEEKEND IN TAIPEI, which BESSON produced with his company EUROPACORP.

It all begins with a Taiwanese Holly Golightly, who treats herself to breakfast at Ferrari and turns out to be an excellent racing driver (Lun-mei GWEI as Joey). At the same time, an undercover agent (Luke EVANS) in Minneapolis uncovers a drug ring based in Taiwan and run by Joey's nasty husband (Sung KANG). What connects these three people becomes clear during a weekend trip to Taiwan. And then there is Joey's precocious teenage son (Wyatt YANG), who will learn a lot about his family.

Fast-paced action, solid shots from an exotic location! This is how the GERMAN ADVENTURE FLICKS worked 60 years ago in the tradition of the KOMMISSAR X films with Tony KENDALL and Brad HARRIS. And like in the films of the Roman CINECITTA, an English-speaking B-star was hired to appeal to a global audience. The fact that the plot is not particularly original doesn't hurt either. After all, the film is primarily intended to lure a teenage audience into the cinema seats. But the film is certainly fun, even if it's better to switch off your brain.

The French film industry of the Paris CINECITE, especially in the form of Luc BESSON, manages to produce a genre film every year that has what it takes to appeal to young moviegoers and to work in cinemas around the world.

The only redeeming feature of Weekend in Taipei was Taipei itself. The cinematography managed to capture some beautiful shots of the city and culture. Unfortunately, that's where the positives end.

The movie was incoherent, with characters that felt one-dimensional and difficult to connect with. Any emotional moments were weighed down by poor dialogue, making it hard to feel anything for the characters.

It's a shame that such a gorgeous setting was wasted on a standard and dull action popcorn flick. If you're hoping for an engaging story, you won't find it here. The action parts (apart from some of the opening sequences) were disappointing.

Marketed as a "throwaway" foreign action film with veteran action/thriller star Luke Evans, I went in with low expectations. To my surprise, this was a better than expected action flick with great action sequences.

What with an assassin-like lead in a foreign country, with heavy family theme overtones, the movie had heavy Taken vibes. Similarly, prominent car action sequences in a foreign country - including Fast and Furious regular Sung Kang by the way - clearly gave off Fast and Furious vibes.

The first and last quarter of the movie had top-notch edge of your seat action, gratifyingly up to the standards of legendary co-writer and co-producer Luc Besson.

The middle 50 percent of the movie, unfortunately, does get bogged down in complicated relationship entanglements between Evans, the bad guy Kang, and Kang's wife. In an almost James Bond-ian, if not Gilda-esque, plot point, the -ex of the good guy is now the wife of the bad guy - which is always a problem.

The movie relies heavily on a series of massive and incredulous coincidences and contrivances, yet, to be honest, I was willing to overlook these flaws in deference to the overall entertainment value of the flick.

If you're looking for a light action flick, perhaps only a notch below a Jason Statham flick, then you will like this movie.

This movie is either written by a kid or by a low budget Xbox 360 video game writer And weirdly it's not that bad, it's really not good either Also I don't understand why it's shown in English when the actors have the worst accent possible.

The story is very basic, the actors are not really good, thankfully it's not too long, which makes it okay to watch if you want to clear your mind and not have to think too much.

It's cool to see Taipei and Taiwan.

There are a lot of flashbacks and the way to show that the characters are in the past is to have them have long hairs, in the past they all have long hairs and in present all short.

This movie is a ton of fun. It doesn't take itself too seriously, and has incredible action sequences that you'd expect from a Luc Besson production. The leads have great chemistry and the story moves at a great pace.

Luke Evans makes a solid action hero (named "John" as all action heroes MUST be!) and Sung Kang chews up his scenes as a billionaire villain with a nasty temper.

The fight sequences are well choreographed and the car action is pretty spectacular-but a warning to car lovers; you will see some gorgeous vehicles getting smashed to bits, which may be upsetting.

This one is easy to recommend as a popcorn movie and good time in the theater!

Years ago, committed DEA agent John Lawlor (Luke Evans) fell in love with Joey Kwang, a Taipei-based transport driver working in the criminal underworld, but was forced to flee due to tragic circumstances. Now, the duo reunites when Lawlor blows his cover as a chef and takes an off-the-books weekend mission to Taipei to bring down a billionaire drug kingpin (Sun Kang)... who just so happens to be Joey's (Lun-Mei Gwei) new husband. There John will rediscover a past that he thought he had left behind 15 years ago. Pack for a long weekend !. From the creators of Taken and The Transporter, Weekend in Taipei hits theaters this November 8th !.

After their time in the 'Fast and Furious' saga, Luke Evans and Sung Kang share the lead roles on screen again in another adrenaline-fueled film, in this violent thriller of action and high-voltage romance. Resulting to be an over-the-top and nail-biting thriller that will leave you emotionally and and physically drained due to constant fights, car chases and violent shootings. Intriguing and suspenseful thriller about a three attractive roles who become involved into a triangular drama, including a a brave son in the middle. There's also a charming love story in which the two main roles revisit their romance during a fateful weekend in Taipei, unaware of the dangerous and fateful consequences of their past.

The trio of protagonists give decent performances. Luke Evans is acceptable as John Lawlor, a drug agent who heads to Taipei with the objective of tracking down Kwang - well played by Sung Kang - the leader of the drug cartel in Taiwan, along with t.he Taiwanese star Lun-Mei Gwei as the third in discord and cause of dispute .

Lavishly produced by Luc Besson, winner of the Cesar for best director for 'The Fifth Element', and the script is by Besson himself together with the film's director George Huang. Although professionally directed by George Huang (Trojan War, Swimming Sharks, How to make a monster, The Invisible Man), this film is clearly a work of Luc Besson, as evidenced by his usual trademarks and ordinary visual pyrotechnics, such as: unstoppable action, luxurious sets, exotic environments, twisted romances and clever crime dramas. Besson often features fully enclosed sets with no natural lighting and typically, during the opening-titles, the camera moves towards something important for the movie, but looks down until the important part of credits was shown, then swings up, now looking at a place or character. Luc often casts Jean Reno and music always by Eric Serra. Besson is the greatest producer and director from France with hits as ¨Leon¨ , ¨Joan of Arc¨ , ¨The fifth element¨ , the ¨Taxi¨ series , ¨Big blue¨ , ¨Lucy¨, ¨Malavita¨, "The lady¨,¨The extraordinary aventures of d'Adèle Blanc-Sec¨, "Arthur and the Minimois¨, ¨Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets ¨, ¨Anna¨ and , of course , ¨Nikita¨, among others . Rating Weekend in Taipei (2024) 6/10 . Well worth watching . The pic will appeal to action movies fans.

When I saw who was involved in this movie, I was very excited, it was partly written by Luc Besson of Fifth Element fame, and it starred Sung Kang from the Fast and Furious franchise, so in my mind this combination is already amazing, surely the movie will be amazing. Sadly, that is not the case.

Reading through some of the reviews here, I wonder if they had watched the same movie I did, or they were friends of the moviemakers, cause this movie was an absolute plane crash.

One review was saying the fight scenes were like "paintings", if they had meant boring then I would agree. Every scene in the movie (to be fair I could only stomach half the movie so every scene up to then) was protracted, cheesy and overly dramatic for no good reason.

And the kid.... betraying his stepfather (who tried to develop a meaningful relationship and gave him everything), because his business was killing dolphins... I mean what is this kid? The love child between Greta T and a dolphin? I mean at least make the stepfather abusive, drunk, rapey or something. Yes the stepfather is a criminal but the criminal aspect was not a focus at home and was not even the focus of the boy's attention. It was the "dolphins" he kept whining on. Anyways its obvious I could not get over this ridiculous narrative arc.

I am sorry I have nothing good to say about the movie except it was nice to see Sung Kang, even if the role he was playing is kinda pathetic. The 3 stars in the review is really just for Sung Kang and the locale of Taipei which is quite cool.

If you are a fan of Luc or Sung or even George (the director), maybe its a worth a watch, but I feel that it might dimish your admiration of them though.

Weekend in Taipei is an unapologetically nostalgic action film that feels like a love letter to the high-octane, melodramatic thrillers of the 90s and early 2000s. Directed by George Huang and featuring Luke Evans, Gwei Lun-mei, and Sung Kang in pivotal roles, the movie delivers a mix of explosive action, emotional beats, and stylistic flair that's as entertaining as it is self-aware. While it's not without its flaws, it manages to carve out a space as a fun, casual watch that's perfect for a weekend with friends and a giant bowl of popcorn.

One of the film's most creative touches is how it frames itself as a sequel to a movie that never existed. Through its numerous flashbacks, the story creates the illusion of a complete backstory, as if the characters' previous lives were already immortalized in some lost 90s action flick. These flashbacks, drenched in moody lighting and slow-motion drama, evoke the vibes of films like Hard to Kill, Max Payne, or even The Crow. It's a bold stylistic choice that not only leans heavily into nostalgia but also gives the movie a sense of history and weight, even if that history is fabricated.

The plot centers around Luke Evans's John Lawlor, a classic one-man-army DEA agent who lives by his own rules. After years away, he finds himself back in Taipei on the trail of an international drug-running billionaire, only to uncover a web of personal and professional entanglements. At the core of the story is Joey (Gwei Lun-mei), a mercenary driver and John's former lover, who married Kwang (Sung Kang), the crime lord, out of necessity after John's abrupt departure years earlier. The discovery that John has a son he never knew about adds an emotional layer to the chaos, making the story more than just a series of shootouts and chase sequences.

Where Weekend in Taipei really shines is in its ability to balance the emotional with the absurd. The love triangle at the heart of the film-Joey torn between the father of her son and the man who provided for her when she was most vulnerable-gives the story a soul that elevates it above standard action fare. Throwing an adolescent child into the mix only deepens the stakes, creating moments of genuine heart amidst the chaos. The movie also knows when to laugh at itself, using comic relief to lighten the tension without undermining the drama. It's a delicate balance, but one the film pulls off surprisingly well.

Stylistically, the film borrows from the slick, neon-lit aesthetic of early Fast & Furious movies while weaving in the international sensibilities of post-Wanda-acquisition Legendary Pictures films. The cinematography and editing choices feel designed for a global audience, blending Western action beats with Eastern influences in a way that's visually striking but might not sit perfectly with American audiences. It's a film made for the world stage, and while that ambition sometimes creates tonal inconsistencies, it also gives Weekend in Taipei a distinctive energy.

That said, the movie is far from perfect. Its adherence to familiar action tropes-rebellious hero, shady billionaires, over-the-top situations-means it doesn't break much new ground. The plot can feel predictable, and the dialogue occasionally veers into cliché. But to criticize it too harshly for these flaws would be to miss the point. Weekend in Taipei isn't trying to be groundbreaking; it's trying to be fun. And in that, it succeeds.

This is the kind of film that's best enjoyed as a casual watch. It's not something you rush out to see, but it's perfect for streaming when you're in the mood for a lighthearted, action-packed romp with friends. Pair it with a classic like Romeo Must Die or Fist of Legend for a double feature that celebrates the best of nostalgic action cinema.

Verdict: casual watch - Weekend in Taipei may not be a great movie, but it's a highly entertaining one. It's the perfect kind of "popcorn flick" to kick back with, laugh at the ridiculousness, and maybe even feel a little nostalgic for the days when action heroes were larger than life and flashbacks had their own dramatic weight. Not essential viewing, but definitely worth a watch.

...before the end, to write the review.

GREAT action!

Good story!

Excellent cast! (even the henchmen act the part)

But... WHY do the writers ALWAYS cram a STUPID KID, who, disregarding an adult's orders, jeopardizes absolutely everything and everyone?!?!?!?!?!!?

For the love of God!!!!!! PLEASE STOP FORCING RIDICULOUS, STUCK UP, POMPOUS, IRRITATING BRATS IN GROWN UP MOVIES!!!!!!!!

The action (and movie) did not need the kid to play a stupid stunt!!!!!! (which everybody knows how it will turn out, when they see it) There was so much room for a packed getaway / trip / endless chase... they could have gone so far with what they had until then!!!!!!

Also, and I do apologize beforehand for being so blunt (and acting quality aside (which, I insist, is high)): does anyone believe a billionaire would marry an androgynous ironing board, who already has a baby from another guy?!?!?!?!?!?!

I mean... come on... get real!!!!!

It's not a bad movie, the story and acting are convincing and make sense overall, but... there was just no need for the kid to go rogue, man... and he is also not a bad actor, but the part just makes him look stupid!!!!!

Buffffff... there are just 20 minutes left... I will finish, but this has already gone left at the traffic lights for me...

It's been years since I've seen a movie this cringe. Annoying kid. Annoying wife. Annoying father. It's 10 minutes of action wrapped in a 2 hour couples therapy session. The acting is atrocious. The villain is so laughably miscast it's embarrassing. The wife is insufferable. Is she supposed to be a villain? Is she supposed to be a super spy James Bond? Is she just a bored housewife? Nothing in this movie makes sense. The movie is too violent for young kids but also way too silly for anyone over the age of 12. Honestly they should have just copied a Jason Statham movie and it would have been a million times better.

Weekend in Taipei (2024) starts off strongly with adrenalin-fueled race through busy urban traffic and an expertly choreographed and executed fight scene with occasional humorous accents. But after about eighteen minutes in sixth gear, it seems to lose steam and proceeds at a much more modest pace, with a few bursts of energy.

The story was written by Luc Bresson and George Huang, and directed by Huang, whose directorial work has primarily been in television. Production values are uniformly excellent. Luke Evans delivers a credible performance in an action role. Lun-Mei Gwei seems miscast as the love interest. She's beautiful and seems credible as a concerned mother, but acts more like a Bond villain than a Bond girl. She might have excelled in Sasha Luss's role in Anna, or Scarlett Johansson's role in Lucy, but fails to project the warmth, personality, and sensuality that would make her irresistible to both a criminal kingpin and a fiercely independent spy. Wyatt Yang also seems miscast in an underwritten role as the son. He looks solidly Chinese, rather than Eurasian and seems to be annoying baggage until one moment when he makes an improbable connection and breaks character to become an active participant. Sung Kang, who plays Han in the Fast & Furious films, seems limited by the script. He plays a corrupt billionaire criminal mastermind who could have a dozen beautiful women fawning over him, but seems fascinated by an icily indifferent wife and tolerant of her rebellious son, when he's not behaving like an irrational comic-book villain. The filmmakers cast a Korean actor as a Chinese drug lord who is fascinated with Japanese katana .

The film starts off strong, but seems hampered by an unimaginative script written by a highly imaginative and successful screenwriter, and a cast of two-dimensional supporting characters. It's far from Besson's best work, but the opening scenes are well worth the price of admission.

Man, what's with this movie? From the opening where we see. Sung Kang making this ridiculous face of... anger? Agony? Whatever that look was it looked ridiculous.

From there it just gets worse. The fight in the kitchen... People seem to be praising it but it was slow, awkward. Man...

The acting in this is atrocious. Everyone is bad. I'm sure I've seen Luke Evans do better, but this was difficult to watch. I don't know what a movie written by AI looks like, but this is the first time I've watched a movie that I think might just be that. Grammatical mistakes. Cliche after cliche presents itself. Poorly delivered lines. Just nothing works.

Blah blah blah, that brings us to the final showdown between Luke and Sung and that's also pretty terrible. Reminds me of something like Xtreme, with the long, drawn-out, but not well-done fight scenes that movie had. It's just boring.

I skipped half the last fight and the last 5 minutes or so. Man, oh, man.

I cannot recommend this movie to anyone. Action fans I would think would be truly disappointed. Someone just looking for a good movie is probably going to be more so.

That's it, then. I'm done.

Weekend in Taipei was a treat to watch. Went to an early screening and loved all the humor, fun, and action. Try to watch it in the movies! This has so much potential. From a director who knows humor, creates great comedy and handles action masterfully.

I wished some of the pronunciation was worked on with the foreign actors, the jokes would have landed better. My favorite thing in the film was the young actor Wyatt and Sung! Amazing performances. I hope to see them in the next sequel.

Most action films are too long, this seemed done perfectly. Small budget but great character and story. Go see it in the theater!

Kudos to the production team for recognizing that an age-old story can be made all the more interesting with international talent and unveiling the landscape of a hidden gem, a powerhouse country that is typically asked to play down its presence due to geopolitics. Less trite than the plot is the spotlight on Wyatt Yang, whose debut as a prominent supporting actor on the big screen is sure to inspire young Asian actors the world over. If you can see it, you can be it. His performance conveys authenticity and passion, exemplifying that diverse voices enrich cinema. This film opens doors and challenges boundaries in the industry.

Do I need 600 words to describe how bad this movie is? Let's start with the Breakfast at the Tiffanys music first. What was the director thinking? Oh, any woman can walk into the Ferrari show room ask for a test drive? Where did that idea come from? Anyone can tell Sung Kang couldn't speak Chinese, why him? It is ridiculous to waste a good actor like Luke Evans. A few words for the director George Huang what you filmed isn't the real Taipei, why did you make Taipei look so dirty and old? What did Taiwan do to you for you to make this kind of smear? And Sung Kang's limo, where did you find that junk? I stopped watching after Lun-Mei Gwei tests drive the Ferrari, she is a horrible actress! Anyway, don't waste your time for this crappy movie!

Sometimes I think expectations run too high for these films. To be clear, Besson is not just any creator, he has directed and written some of the top international hits of the last 4 decades. He is an industry legend. He is also 65 years old, and will not be doing this forever. So enjoy his work while you can. For this film, the premise may seem flimsy, almost comedic, but the cinematography is perfect and the action scenes are top rank. Are you not entertained? ((Designated "IMDb Top Reviewer." Please check out my list "167+ Nearly-Perfect Movies (with the occasional Anime or TV miniseries) you can/should see again and again (1932 to the present))

I just finished watching Weekend in Taipei (2024) and it was basically like any other action thriller that I've seen like a billion times before.

Positives for Weekend in Taipei (2024): This was a pretty fine action thriller that is going for simple straightforward entertainment and it succeeds at that. Luke Evans does great as the lead here and he has some good interactions with the other characters in the movie. The movie looks nice and there are some solid action sequences. And finally, this is one of those movies that can be used as background noise while you doing choirs or anything else around the house.

Negatives for Weekend in Taipei (2024): I've watched this exact action thriller like a billion times before with the only differences being the movie's setting, plot and actors. This movie also has too many plotline and the runtime is only at 100 minutes. It feels like the filmmakers think that the audience will easily get bored during the movie that they need to add multiple plotline to keep the audience's attention, when they really didn't need to do that. Aside from maybe one or two, I don't remember any of the plotlines in this movie. Oh yeah, I also don't remember any of the characters or their names with the exception of Luke Evans and Sung Kang, who plays Han in the Fast & Furious Franchise.

Overall, Weekend in Taipei (2024) is a fine action thriller movie that I can see people having fun with. The movie is available to stream on Prime Video right now, so give it a watch.