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Unleashed (R-Rated Widescreen Edition)
Unleashed
R-Rated Widescreen Edition
Actors: Jet Li, Bob Hoskins, Morgan Freeman, Kerry Condon, Vincent Regan
Director: Louis Leterrier
Genres: Action & Adventure, Indie & Art House, Drama, Mystery & Suspense
R     2005     1hr 42min

A GRIPPING ACTION-PACKED STORY ABOUT A MAN RAISED FROM CHILDHOOD BY A RUTHLESS CRIME BOSS. WHEN A BLIND PIANO TUNER TAKES HIM IN, DANNY TRIES TO START A NEW LIFE, BUT HIS BRUTAL PAST FOLLOWS HIM, FORCING HIM TO FIGHT BACK.

     

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Actors: Jet Li, Bob Hoskins, Morgan Freeman, Kerry Condon, Vincent Regan
Director: Louis Leterrier
Creators: Jet Li, Bernard Grenet, Luc Besson, Mehdi Sayah, Pierre Spengler, Steve Chasman
Genres: Action & Adventure, Indie & Art House, Drama, Mystery & Suspense
Sub-Genres: Crime, Jet Li, Indie & Art House, Love & Romance, Mystery & Suspense
Studio: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Format: DVD - Color,Widescreen - Subtitled
DVD Release Date: 10/11/2005
Original Release Date: 05/13/2005
Theatrical Release Date: 05/13/2005
Release Year: 2005
Run Time: 1hr 42min
Screens: Color,Widescreen
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Total Copies: 0
Members Wishing: 0
MPAA Rating: R (Restricted)
Languages: English
Subtitles: French, Spanish
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K. K. (GAMER)
Reviewed on 6/21/2022...
Unleashed - A must for Jet Li fans!

Movie Reviews

A good action flick, but...
Jem | MD, USA | 08/05/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)

"This was a very good action flick. Decent storyline, fast paced. Easily one of Jet Li's best performances, with excellent support from Morgan Freeman. There is a good bit of humor as "Danny" becomes acclimated to living as a normal human being.

However, this film is BRUTALLY VIOLENT! The fight scenes are not your typical martial arts kicking and punching. Danny breaks bones, breaks necks, rips people apart and the sound effects can be disturbing. The R-rated version was definitely not for the under-sixteen crowd, and I'm sure the unrated cut will be even more so. Cautiously recommended."
Great Action Film
Ron | Jersey | 09/16/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)

"If you love Jet Li and his incredible acrobatic martial art skills, then this one is for you. Being an English speaking picture they had to work around Jet's limited English. The story however is perfect for that. Jet is a killing machine that has literally been raised like a dog by a cruel master who uses him to enforce his extortion racket as well as using him to fight in an illegal combat arena where victory only comes with your opponents death. Li escapes his lifelong captures and takes up with a blind piano tuner(Morgan Freeman) and his daughter who teach him that there is something more to life than killing. But of course his former master wants him back and all hell breaks lose. This is a great action picture with a pretty good story if you suspend a little belief. For example there are no police around despite daylight street fights and gun battles, and no one ever questions why a rag tag Jet Li is walking around with a dog collar on. But don't let that ruin a good picture for you."
Raw and Brutal, but wait...a sad drama as well.
KDA | Minnesota | 09/09/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you go beyond Amazon's reviews, you'll find the majority of the public and the "critics" giving Unleashed above par to high rankings. I read a bulk of critic reviews and was amazed to find all of them actually enjoying aspects, if not the entire movie. Well, the movie does speak for itself.

Danny (Jet) is raised similar to an abused dog by Bart (Hoskins) somewhere in Scotland. Danny basically lives in a cage with a few possessions: punching bag, blanket, A-B-C book, and a stuffed animal. He knows no social skills, only to obey Bart. His world changes when he comes in contact with a piano which triggers some memory. Eventually, the piano links Danny to Morgan Freeman's character. This is where the movie shifts gears and we get to witness Jet Li's best performance in an English dialogue movie. Without giving too much away, you literally watch Danny's new life unfold as he discovers humanity; tasting ice-cream, going to the supermarket, wearing pajamas, etc. There is actually sweet humor due to the innocence played by Jet.

There is so much complaints about how children are being desensitized to violence; However, Unleashed just may resensitize one. I'm not recommending parents to allow their children to watch this, because it isn't even close to being suitable for them. What I mean is this movie shows us how violence is definitely not the answer and I actually found myself rooting for Danny(Jet)to no longer fight. You want him to just take all what he has learned in the months he has spent w/ his new family (there also is a 18 yr. old daughter in the mix) and apply it to the situations. Well, he does try, but ... it is a Jet Li movie and therefore it will have Jet Li action.

The fights are pretty brutal and harsh. There is no sweet wushu fluidness that Jet has so often displayed in the past. He basically goes ape nuts while applying some martial arts. This movie displays the 2nd most punishment fighting scenes I've witnessed; still a far cry from what you can view in "Ong Bak."

Having said all that, we all know Morgan Freeman can act, Bob Hoskins (who is normally connected to Roger Rabbit and Super Mario Brothers) does a fantastic job as a cruel slime, but surprising is Jet Li. He may have few lines, which fits his character's mentality, but he sure does make it up with body posture and well trained eyes. If you ever felt sorry for a broken down dog being abused and neglected then you'll truly be able to identify with Jet Li's portrayal. If he wasn't considered an action star...he would win an oscar.

P.S. There were a few sniffles in the audience at the end. I heard the European version, "Danny the Dog," has a little different ending...w/ tears.

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