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Black Mask

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Simon (Jet Li) appears to be a mild-mannered librarian, but he's actually a genetically enhanced soldier who feels no pain. His team of super-soldiers, code-named Squad 701, was disbanded after some of them had psychotic episodes and exhibited mental instability. Simon thinks his fighting days are behind him, but when members of the squad, led by his ex-commander, Hung (Patrick Lung), start murdering drug dealers, Simon dons a black mask and searches the streets for his former comrades.
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Critics Consensus

Stylish setting and masterfully choreographed fight scenes, but the story is low on credibility and high on excessive violence and gore.

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Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Aug 19, 2026
4/10
Sadly, though hand-to-hand combat skirmishes arise, the film tends to favor gunfights over fistfights. Go to Full Review Emilie Black Cinema Crazed Apr 30, 2024
3.5/5
Yes, it’s directed by Daniel Lee who does decently well with it, showing an affinity for fight sequences in his second directorial effort, but the influence of Hark is obvious. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Apr 28, 2024
2.5/4
This offers plenty of high-grade fight sequences, but the characters alternate between drab and annoying. Go to Full Review Douglas Davidson Elements of Madness Apr 21, 2024
... this one doesn’t quite live up to the hype so many years later, but the restoration is impressive ... Go to Full Review Austin Kennedy Sin Magazine May 29, 2012
1/4
Poorly lit, crooked camera angles (that didn't match one shot from the next) make the film nearly unwatchable. Go to Full Review Mark Halverson Sacramento News & Review Aug 7, 2008
2/5
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Fsdr D @Linlin877 May 8, 2026 Jet Li 的超级英雄电影,Jet Li 的蝙蝠侠 See more Anderson O @Platinum2027 Mar 16, 2026 I’m mixed with my reaction of this movie, the acting is mostly wooden and bland, the Martial Arts and action set pieces are intense and aged well. Jet Li’s charisma and charm stands out , as well as Ching Wan Lau as Inspector "Rock" whom nearly steals this movie with in each scene. Black Mask is a Comicbook come to live action dial-up. See more Carlos Taiti Y @RT25138031 Jul 8, 2025 Filme: Máscara Negra Assistido: 6/7/25 Elenco: @jetli @lauchingwan @mokabyebaby Kong Lung, Françoise Yip, @mosescbs Modelo: #artesmarciais #ficção #kungfu Duração: 1h 40 m Ano: 1996 Minha opinião: Um filme que é uma mistura de Soldado Universal, Kato (Besouro Verde). O enredo é muito parecido com o Soldado Universal, onde temos JCV seria JEt Li, Lundgren seria Comand. Hung. Onde temos os soldados que não sentem dor, pode levar tiro ou cortar a mão, perna, eles não param. Tsui Chik (Jet Li) que também é o Máscara Negra, fazia parte do esquadrão do Comand. Hung. MAs conseguiu fugir depois de vivenciar tanta morte. E vive como Tsui, uma pessoa pacata. E faz amizade Inspetor Rock. Tsui começa nas noites agir como um vigilante contra o crime. Isso chama atenção do esquadrão de Hung que vai atras dele, pois não aceita deserção. Porem agora ele busca o domino de todo narcotráfico da cidade, exterminando todos rivais. Quando Tsui vê que seu amigo inspetor corre risco de vida pois esta investigando Hung, ele entra em ação para protege-lo, mas nisso se encontra com uma ex-recruta Yeuk (François), mas também meio envolvida com Tracy (Mok). E diante de muita ação e porradaria e tiro, lembrando se tratar dos anos 90 e orçamento restrito. Vale apena assistir? Boas coreografias, com efeitos especiais de meio termo. Nota: 6 See more Ronnie M @RT78892088 Oct 7, 2024 I enjoyed the over the top storyline and acting... and oh.. the fighting!~ See more May 18, 2020 The action was great even if the story wasn't. See more Feb 27, 2018 i really like Jet Li. but this movie suck. to many erros See more Read all reviews
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Daniel Lee

Director

Jet Li

Michael

Karen Mok

Tracy Lee

Ching Wan Lau

Inspector 'Rock' Shek Wai-Ho

Lawrence Ah Mon

Operating Room Doctor

Moses Chan

701 Squad Member

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Synopsis Simon (Jet Li) appears to be a mild-mannered librarian, but he's actually a genetically enhanced soldier who feels no pain. His team of super-soldiers, code-named Squad 701, was disbanded after some of them had psychotic episodes and exhibited mental instability. Simon thinks his fighting days are behind him, but when members of the squad, led by his ex-commander, Hung (Patrick Lung), start murdering drug dealers, Simon dons a black mask and searches the streets for his former comrades.
Director
Daniel Lee
Producer
Charles Heung
Screenwriter
Teddy Chan, Ann Hui, Koan Hui, Hark Tsui, Joe Ma
Distributor
Odeon Films, Artisan Entertainment, Alliance Releasing Home Video, Rapid Eye Movies
Production Co
Distant Horizon, Film Workshop Ltd.
Rating
R
Genre
Action
Original Language
Chinese
Release Date (Theaters)
May 4, 1996, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 11, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$12.5M
Runtime
1h 30m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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