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The Prosecutor (Ng poon) 2024

The Prosecutor (2024) is a Hong Kong–Chinese legal‑action thriller written, co‑produced, directed by, and starring Donnie Yen, who plays Fok Chi‑ho—a former detective turned public prosecutor committed to overturning a wrongful conviction tied to a drug‑trafficking case.📝 Plot Overview Fok Chi‑ho, once a disillusioned police detective, passes the bar after witnessing a miscarriage of justice. As a newly minted prosecutor, he takes on a high‑stakes case involving Ma Ka‑kit (a young man convicted over a suspect drug package), challenging systemic corruption and the prioritization of conviction rates over true justice . The courtroom sequences slowly escalate into a sprawling conspiracy, punctuated by intense physical confrontations and martial arts battles.⭐ Critics Rotten Tomatoes: 94% Tomatometer from critics; 90% audience score.Highlights from Reviews: Filmfare praised its genre-bending success and Yen's performance, noting the film "swings between courtroom tension and brutal street fights with startling elegance." (3.5/5). Bounding Into Comics dubbed it "Yen’s best‑directed film to date," citing standout scenes like the subway finale, rooftop brawl, and alley MMA stunts. Roger Ebert recognized the film’s confident action aesthetic and Yen’s familiar social–critic persona, while noting it sometimes overwhelms the legal storytelling. The Guardian and Collider mention the uneasy tone shift between legal drama and martial arts action, though visually and emotionally compelling moments make up for narrative imbalance.🔥 Action Sequences to Watch For A first‑person, FPS‑style, blood‑soaked opener combining martial arts with immersive camerawork. A hockey‑stick beat‑down in a narrow alley involving car drifting followed by takedown fights. A climactic metro/train car brawl, shot in confined quarters with high impact choreography.📺 Where to Watch Streaming (OTT): Lionsgate Play, starting from June 13, 2025; available in Hindi, English, Tamil, and Telugu. Physical Release: Blu‑ray available around June 2025 (e.g. North America release via Well Go USA, but note Buyer beware—disc extras are sparse).💰 Worldwide Box Office Here’s the most up‑to‑date estimate of The Prosecutor (2024) global box office performance: Worldwide total gross: approximately US $128.2 million, nearly all of which was earned in China (~US $127.6 M). International (outside China): US $3.7 million, including: Hong Kong: ~US $3.45 M. South Korea: ~US $61,300. Other regions (Australia, New Zealand, UAE): modest contributions totaling in the low six figures.📍 Regional Breakdown China: Largest market by far, delivering ~US $127.6 M. Hong Kong: Stable run with ~US $3.45 M over several weeks. South Korea: Limited theatrical release grossed ~US $61,300. Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore: Strong regional performance (e.g. RM 2 M in Malaysia after three days, topping local box office for multiple weeks; SGD 1.33 M in Singapore) though exact USD conversions weren't listed; these are included in the ~US $3.7 M international total.🎯 Conclusion The Prosecutor (2024) is a bold and engaging blend of legal thriller and action film, driven by Donnie Yen’s compelling performance both in front of and behind the camera. While the movie occasionally struggles with pacing and tonal shifts, its high-impact fight choreography, social justice themes, and courtroom drama make it a standout in its genre. If you're a fan of Yen’s work or enjoy films that combine intense action with moral stakes, The Prosecutor is well worth watching—especially for its unique fusion of martial arts and legal drama. Read More

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