Knock Off

Knock Off

There is no substitute.

Directed by Tsui Hark

Produced by TriStar Pictures, Film Workshop

199891 min5.4 / 10

A high-energy, deliberately absurd action-comedy that pairs a fashion designer with a CIA agent in an over-the-top romp through Hong Kong's underworld.

A fashion designer and his CIA agent business partner must join forces to stop a group of terrorists from smuggling explosives in counterfeit jeans during the handover of Hong Kong.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Knock Off sad? No. Less sad than 97% of films.

  • Is Knock Off violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Does Knock Off end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Knock Off easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Knock Off scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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26/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

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Rarity50

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise31

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love7

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Knock Off

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Knock Off

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Like Knock Off, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Knock Off, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Knock Off, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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