Sammo Hung, Simon Yam, Niu Tien

In the violent world of Hong Kong's Triad societies, one false move can be fatal. A series of unexpected misfortunes challenge the very existence of gang leader Lung and his mob, eventually leading to...( read more  read more... ) a bloody gangster war. Battle after battle Lung and his gang are moving closer to destruction. A drug deal turns bad, a kidnap turns into murder, a secret mission turns into a savage massacre of the police. Who is the mastermind behind these evil plots, and will Lung be able to defy fate and survive or will the once powerful gang face extinction? To fight with destiny can sometimes be deadly.

Flixster Users

36% liked it

307 ratings

Unrated, 100 min.

Directed by: Dennis Law

Release Date: February 7, 2008

Invite friends to see

Stats: 55 reviews

Get movie widget Recommend it Add to Favorites

Photos


None yet... Got one?

Your Rating



clear rating
Share on: Facebook Twitter

Flixster Reviews (55)


  • May 17, 2009
    An excellent cast and certainly no slouch in the action and gore (Kill Bill gets owned by this one in terms of blood and body parts) but this particular gangster film is not quite as polished as Election or SPL.... don't know why, but maybe because it does take things over the to...( read more)p.

    Nevertheless, its bold, a twist in the story lines and a change pace from good vs bad, as the Triad faces destruction from within, and the cops are circling, waiting for the final takedown to destroy the all powerful gang.

    Acting is superb, veterans Sammo Hung and Simon Yam lead the way once again, as two brothers and leaders of the ill fated Triad, supported by a young cast with deadly expertise. A hard hitting thriller of trust and betrayl and blood, watch it if you enjoyed the other Hong Kong gangster films, which usually are some of the best these days.
  • July 6, 2008
    Forced. Wasted. A shame for the stars who signed on.
  • April 19, 2009
    Fatal Move is another Hong Kong crime thriller from Dennis Law. Speaking of Dennis Law, he and Johnnie To are the ones that put out these types of films pretty often. Unfortunately, at this point in time, Dennis Law's films aren't up to par with To's.

    The story is long

    ...( read more) and drawn out with more focus on the internal problems between the Triad societies, rather than their problems with the cops. The cops do play an integral role though. There are a bunch of characters to follow, however the buildup isn't that interesting, which makes for a pretty bland movie. The earlier parts of the film don't feel like part of the big picture, until things start to come together in the latter parts. Still, that doesn't make the beginning any better.

    There is quite a bunch of action and it is pretty bloody, especially when Wu Jing is going around hacking tons of body parts off with a sword. The shootouts are pretty entertaining, albeit nothing out of the ordinary. The long finale, that pushes this film out to just under 2 hours, includes an unnecessary fight with Sammo Hung and Wu Jing. However, this fight is the highlight of this entire picture.

    The typical Hong Kong crime cast shows up in this movie, which makes the acting good. Once again, Simon Yam is worth noting.

    Fatal Move isn't a waste of time, but it isn't anything to rush out and see. Be patient with this one.

  • December 19, 2008
    The story is no longer fresh...but the characters are all well develop....
    the thing is...Dennis Law is too greedy to fit in so many interesting characters into the movie, in the end, the characters did not affect the storyline tat much...
    Simon Yam is still good in acting...bu...( read more)t his character is not rily tat important...as well as Wu Jing, Lam Suet and Danny Lee...
  • August 12, 2008
    A decent Triad movie that deals with the typical subject of betrayal. What sets this apart is the ultra-violent content, hence the CAT-III rating. Most of it is digital which can get a little obnoxious at times. If it interests you, it's worth a shot.
  • July 19, 2008
    too computerised and lacks a story
  • July 4, 2008
    There are so many almost legendary names in this movie such that I was a tiny bit disappointed when it wasn`t as awesome as the cast and their great acting and chemistry.

    Like most Hong Kong triad movies, this one`s really tragic and pretty much everyone you expect to die does. ...( read more)Just so you know, there is a lot of watery, gushing blood in this. More than the usual, I think.

    I especially like the scene where Simon Yam and Sammo have a heart to heart in the park where they grew up. I thought character development and their relationships were pretty good for a gang war backstabbing focused show. I got attached to the characters so much so that I dearly hoped they could all live happily ever after.
  • June 22, 2008
    Another triad movie that tells tale of how a wrong move kills. Every decision made do have a serious consequences. Of course, there comes to this question about truthfulness. Who can you really trust? What leads to betrayal. But what impress me is Wu Jing?s sword fighting skill...( read more)s. So yes? the fatal move is after all a small mistake? to have a child.
  • June 1, 2008
    Its been a while since I actually had the urge to watch hk movies, mainly due to Sammo Hung and Wu Jing which were great in SPL. I ended up being rather disappointed because the plot was rather bland and average, why the hardcore kungfu movies must always be gangster oriented is ...( read more)beyond me. Apart from the swift and excellent fights (though a little bit in the gory side), the movie is pretty much forgettable and once again reminds me of the gradual downfall of hk movies.
  • May 25, 2008
    A gorier version of the same kind of post-Infernal Affairs HK cop/crime film, with some pretty awesome action, nasty bits of gore 'n' torture (though despite the CAT III rating it doesn't go far often enough). The main treat for me was seeing Sammo Hung and Danny Lee in the same ...( read more)film. I haven't seen Danny in anything since...well, The Killer, probably. :P It's not for everyone, only real hardcore HK triad/crime fans need apply, but I did enjoy it.

Critic Reviews


No recent reviews.

Comments


This board looks lonely. Be the first to talk about "Duo Shuai (Fatal Move)" !

Critic ratings and reviews powered by RottenTomatoes.com

Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)

Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)

More Like This


This list looks lonely.
Add a suggestion!

Facts


No facts approved yet. Be the first

Duo Shuai (Fatal ... : Watch Free on TV


Movie Quizzes


No quizzes for Duo Shuai (Fatal Move). Want to create one?

Video Clips


No video clips yet. Want to upload one?

Recent News


No recent headlines. Got one?

Most Popular Skin


No skins yet. Interested in creating one?