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Big Hit [DVD] [1999] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]

Mark Wahlberg , Lou Diamond Phillips , Kirk Wong    DVD
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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Product details

  • Actors: Mark Wahlberg, Lou Diamond Phillips, Christina Applegate, Avery Brooks, Bokeem Woodbine
  • Directors: Kirk Wong
  • Format: AC-3, Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC, Widescreen
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: Spanish, French
  • Dubbed: French
  • Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired: English
  • Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: R (Restricted) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
  • Studio: Sony Pictures
  • DVD Release Date: 27 Oct 1998
  • Run Time: 91 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 0767818024
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 53,377 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Film fans might someday recognize 1997 and '98 as the years Hong Kong came to Hollywood. Stars Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Chow Yun-Fat, Jet Li, and Michelle Yeoh all appeared in major Hollywood projects and directors John Woo, Ronny Yu, and Tsui Hark directed Face/Off, Bride of Chucky, and Knock Off, respectively. Another entry into this new era of entertainment is The Big Hit, directed by Che-Kirk Wong (who also directed Jackie Chan in Crime Story), executive produced by John Woo, and produced by Wesley Snipes. Mark Wahlberg leads this all-American cast in a played-for-laughs macho blowout. Rounding out the testosterone brigade are Lou Diamond Phillips (sprouting a gold-capped tooth and a dirty mouth), Bokeem Woodbine (who, according to this DVD's director audio track, wore extra socks where it counts), Antonio Sabàto Jr. and Avery Brooks. Wahlberg plays Melvin Smiley, a nice guy hit man with an ulcer and a severe insecurity problem. He's short on cash due to the spending habits of his unsuspecting fiancée Pam (Christina Applegate) and his girlfriend-on-the-sly Chantel (Lela Rochon). He and his crew decide to do a little freelancing and cook up their own heist to make a little mo' money--specifically by kidnapping Keiko (China Chow), the daughter of a Japanese businessman whom they target for ransom. Little do they know her dad is broke and she's the goddaughter of their boss. The Big Hit has action scenes aplenty (one of the stunt co-ordinators worked on Woo's The Killer and Bullet in the Head) and the same corny sense of humour as other films in the Hong Kong action genre. Slick pacing and over-the-top humour made this movie a miss with the critics but a fun ride for fans of Hong Kong-styled action. --Shannon Gee


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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars superb entertainment 21 Dec 2001
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Format:DVD
this is a very good action movie for the guys as well as extremely funny in a slapstick way. the action sequences were excellent & the characters & acting over the top strong which didn't make it look cheesy as i believe it was the intention for the laughs. i found it a very enjoyable movie.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars best movie ever!!!!!!!!!!!! 31 Mar 2002
Format:VHS Tape
The movie big hit is a hillarious comedy about a twisted kidnapping. The movie has everything from bad guys pretending to be good guys to pimps with short term memories. Starring Mark Wahlberg as the head of the kidnapping group. Mark Wahlberg kidnaps the girl and for some strange reason yhey fall in love. The twists in the story are awesome and even though there is swearing,violence and rude jestures scatterd all through out this movie. It is definetly one of the greats.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Format:VHS Tape
This film is great. The actors work really convincingly as friends, and the storyline is funny yet unpredictable. There's violence, romance and great looking men. I recommend this film to anyone who loves some action and a laugh out loud with their mates. The best part of this film is Mark Wahlberg - going from the rap star of the early 90's to being such a great actor, and this really proves that he's a star-class actor.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie
I love this movie with action and litle bit comedy ;)
I don't have much more to say. I am happy.
Published 7 days ago by Jan from Norway
5.0 out of 5 stars An Awesome Classic.
From the over the top action to the halarious one liners this is one of those great all rounders that was sadly underrated when it ws released. Read more
Published 28 days ago by LUKE Lyon
4.0 out of 5 stars A bit hit and miss
I'm a big fan of DS9 (probably the best Star Trek spinoff) so I really only bought this for Avery Brooks. Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2011 by S. Carey
5.0 out of 5 stars Bloody-Funny
Quality: Superb Picture, superb sound (also german 5.1 PCM available). Movie: funny, fast-action Gangster-comedy with a shizophrenic but sympathic Mark Wahlberg, lots of shooting... Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2010 by Robert Stryszyk
3.0 out of 5 stars Tai-Wan in Bel-Air
A fun, over-the-top action film like the most ridiculously exaggerated kung-fu flics produced in Tai-Wan. Read more
Published on 4 Sep 2009 by F. L. P. Souza
4.0 out of 5 stars An average action flick that you can't help but to laugh
This is a ridiculous movie, which is why I liked it so much. It is a very stylish movie with the action scenes having lots of crazy jumps, flips, and explosions. Read more
Published on 27 Jun 2007 by Jenny J.J.I.
1.0 out of 5 stars Big Crap
This movie suck so badly, probably the worst i've eVER seen!!! i cannot remember what has been worse. Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2007 by Mr. M. Vasiljevs
5.0 out of 5 stars You're Missing The Point
The Big Hit is not an Oscar contender. It's not meant to be. What it is, is a frequently funny, action filled movie about a hit man (Mark Wahlberg) who joins his collegues led by... Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2006 by P. Greenslade
1.0 out of 5 stars The Big flop!!
The most disappointing film i have ever watched. The film promises action, which it does, but thats it. There are some funny moments but not enough to keep you glued to the screen. Read more
Published on 18 April 2004 by Angela S
1.0 out of 5 stars It has Mark Wahlberg in so what do you expect?
Should be renamed 'The Big Shit'.
Published on 30 Nov 2003
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