
Shanghai Knights
A Royal Kick In The Arse
Directed by David Dobkin
Produced by All Knight Productions, Spyglass Entertainment
A globe-trotting buddy-comedy action film that balances revenge plot momentum with irreverent humor and strong character camaraderie.
When a Chinese rebel murders Chon's estranged father and escapes to England, Chon and Roy make their way to London with revenge on their minds.
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Is Shanghai Knights one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 85% of films.
Is Shanghai Knights easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.
Does Shanghai Knights end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Shanghai Knights violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is Shanghai Knights scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is Shanghai Knights sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Conventional, and it does not land.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like Shanghai Knights
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Shanghai Knights
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Shanghai Knights, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Shanghai Knights, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Shanghai Knights, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































