Synopsis
A former Judo champion is given the chance to redeem himself after he befriends a competitor and an aspiring singer.
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Cast
- Louis KooSze-To Bo
- Aaron KwokTony
- Cherrie Ying Choi-YiMona
- Tony Leung Ka-faiLee Kong
- Jordan ChanMona's Agent
- Eddie CheungBoss Savage
- Calvin Choi Yat-ChiJing
- Jack KaoMona's Father
- Lo Hoi-pangMaster Cheng
- Hung Wai-LeungArcade Player with Savage
Recommendations
- 70
TV Guide Magazine
The film is as beautiful as it is unpredictable. - 60
The New York Times
Throwdown milks its emotion from a soap-opera score and the appealingly decadent performances of Mr. Koo and Ms. Ying. - 50
Variety
A disjointed story of self-discovery, courage and redemption somewhat incongruously billed as a salute to Akira Kurosawa. - 50
Village Voice
The comedy is somewhat doused by posture and repetition, and the characters' whimsical behavior is endearing and irritating in turn. Which still makes it the absolute best neo-samurai judo farce in town.
