It is glorious to see a predominantly Asian cast, including Asian-Americans, and extended scenes set against a gorgeous Thai backdrop. However, there’s little else to enjoy in this middling martial arts flick.
What are people saying?
What are critics saying?
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The best action sequence comes at the end, which bolsters the film's best use of camera movement and editing to highlight the fight choreography.
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Leave this one to fans of the series, because as a stand-alone movie, it’s a dud.
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RogerEbert.com by Simon Abrams
Fistful of Vengeance is a movie in duration only; it’s pretty slapdash in terms of its execution, even during its glossy-looking action set pieces.
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The New York Times by Teo Bugbee
Without tactical, philosophical or emotional grounding, the battle scenes don’t land with any cinematic force.