- Format: PAL
- Language Cantonese Chinese
- Subtitles: English
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: 18
- Studio: Hong Kong Legends
- DVD Release Date: 25 Sep 2006
- Run Time: 100 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000H6SURM
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 27,131 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Eric the would-be assassin is such a nice, caring fellow that Hitman has an immediate credibility problem: how could Eric (oriental superstar Jet Li in his follow-up to Lethal Weapon 4) ever believe he could be a cold-blooded murderer? The script tries to get around this by emphasising his poverty, and once he meets conman Norman (Hong Kong comedy star Eric Tsang), the film manages to blend amiable humour with amoral characters and polished action into an entertaining whole. A yakusa crime lord has been murdered by the Angel of Death, a professional hitman who only kills those he believes deserve to die. Getting well out of their depth in the hunt for the assassin, Li and Tsang make an appealing double act, while Gigi Leung is charming as Norman's lawyer daughter. With a moderately involved plot and an emphasis on character, action is limited to five well-staged set-pieces which are stylishly conceived, exciting and don't outstay their welcome. The finale even has a joke at the expense of Die Hard's running across broken glass, while the ending sets up the inevitable sequel. A long way from Li's magnificent Once Upon A Time in China (1991), Hitman is efficient, highly watchable Hong Kong entertainment. --Gary S Dalkin
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is an excellent Jet li film, a must for all fans. It has a nice sense of humour within the movie and aslo contains excellent fight coreography. It certainly shows a wide range of Jets abilities. I personally love the film, Its story is very well set up and also very interresting, fight scenes are very well intergrated within the story and film. THe final fight sequence is a must.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
After reading some of the reviews for hitman i was amazed that some of the jet li fans did not rate this film.Get real this movie ooze's style,it's got a good plot,great action and some cool fight scenes,funny moments and the last fight scene is well played out by all concerned. All in all hitman is one hell of a film.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I really didnt think I was going to enjoy this movie but after a great opening sequence i was hooked. The film has its comedic moments and of course the poor dubbing helps with the laughs. This is a very good Jet Li movie filled with great action as allways.
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Hilarious and action packed
Hitman is a highly entertaining martial arts/action adventure film starring Jet Li and Eric Tsang. The film throws you right into the action, and keeps up the pace throughout,... Read more
Published on 11 Sep 2009 by D. Gallacher
Jet Li's final Hong Kong film
Hitman (1998) is the last Hong Kong film Jet Li made before coming to America and finding stardom in Hollywood. Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2003 by Daniel Jolley
one to miss
As I own most of jets films I can say Hitman is a disappointing film. Jet plays a low key character who is hired buy a business man played by Eric Tsang, when a owner of a top... Read more
Published on 13 Aug 2001 by christroyl@aol.com
ok but not more
Well, I just bought this DVD because of Jet Li's Martial Art skills I've seen in 'Romeo must die'. Unfortunatly I have to say that there is not that much action in 'Hitman' and... Read more
Published on 16 Jun 2001
Dissapointing apart from 1 good fight scene at the close.
This film is a lot of hype and no real substance. For what promised to be a very exciting move with ground breaking fight scenes, the finished result is very poor indeed. Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2000
Jet Li hitman with a heart
Many people put this down as it low on action compared to his greats (Fist of Ledgend, OUATIC 1&2) but I love this film. Read more
Published on 3 Nov 2000
A GOOD MOVIE
THIS IS A PRETTY DECENT MOVIE JAT LI SHOWS SOME FLASHY MOVES WATCH THE LAST FIGHT. SIMON YAM PERFORMS GOOD ASWELL ESPECIALLY IN THE LAST FIGHT
Published on 21 Sep 2000
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