Breaking News

Breaking News

This is a great show!

Directed by Johnnie To

Produced by ISV TV, Media Asia Films

200490 min6.9 / 10

A high-octane action thriller about police redemption through spectacle and violence, driven by shootouts and media manipulation.

After a disastrous failure to stop a robber gang, the police attempt to redeem themselves through a series of publicity stunts and shootouts.

Questions people ask

  • Is Breaking News violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.

  • Is Breaking News easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Breaking News scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is Breaking News sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Does Breaking News end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

51/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity21

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise78

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Breaking News

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Breaking News

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Breaking News, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Breaking News, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Breaking News, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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