Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!
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... View MoreThe plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one
... View MoreThe movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.
... View MoreThe weakest link in The One is, sadly, Jet Li. While his fighting is fun to watch, his acting is horrible. It stars with an interesting idea, but it mostly jumps around from fight scene to fight scene without much development. The visual effects are fun in parts, but dated in others. Also, they needed to utilize Jason Statham more.
... View MoreAs a fan of Jet Li in general, I still consider this as one of his best movies. On the one (see what I did there? ;) )hand, you have a great story line, and reason to carry on watching, but on top of this, you get to watch some kicka$$ martial arts. This has been in my personal movie collection for years, and I never get sick of seeing it, nor enjoying it. There are a great amount of otherworld easter eggs, and also the soundtrack made me want to find out who they were. And spoiler *Olie doesn't die!, at least not in another universe! Yay! I love the idea of finding "your centre", but in todays society, it makes it hard. Still, this is a movie worth watching 10/10
... View MoreThe One is Jet Li's stand alone science fiction vehicle. I would not regard this as essential viewing for Jet Li fans or the sci fi crowd. However, The One still is a pretty decent sci fi/ action buttkicker in its own right and brings a lot of fast paced, action packed entertainment. I would say The One has a lot in common with both Time Cop and The Matrix. There is the occasional nod to Highlander as well. In this film, there are parallel universes and Jet Li travels through the multiverse killing off alternate versions of himself and absorbs their energy. Now only two versions of himself remain and good Jet must fight evil Jet, so evil Jet does not upset balance in the universe. I dig the premise of the film, but it is kind of sold short here with a lack of substance. Although the selling point of this movie is action, I would have liked more of a story and character development. The finished product is a pretty average and straight forward action movie with a sci fi backdrop. Although the story is very simple, the fight scenes are not and is one of the finer qualities of the film. Corey Yuen choreographs the intense and very complex fight scenes. To watch Jet fight is an excellent reason to watch the film and in that area, Jet excels and is in a class of his own. Even though this is PG 13 action, the scfi elements make the action interesting and I don't feel if the violence was more impactful that the film would be any better. Jason Statham gives a real good early performance as a multiverse agent(cop) and he probably put more effort into this performance than he does in a lot of his other projects where he is cast as the lead in the future. The soundtrack for The One is a negative aspect for me as I despise the genre of nu metal and watching The One is a constant reminder of one of the many reasons the late90's/early00's really sucked. I'm sure it was an attempt to get the Hot Topic kids to buy movie tickets. If I was deaf I would have enjoyed this more, but even with the horrible and really stupid music of Papa Roach, Disturbed and Drowning Pool The One is still a decent watch.
... View MoreI have been a massive fan of The One since I first saw it in 2002 and it is in on my long term list of comfort pop corn cinema especially good for curling up to in bed or on the couch late at night.Sure it has many flaws such as a limited and narrow soundtrack, mostly numetal that isn't uncommon for many action films of the era (Think Triple X or Underworld). The general emotional commitment from the cast is quite minimal apart from Harry Roedecker (Delroy Lindo) and T.K. (Carla Gugino) though their contribution is still a couple levels above basement. I actually see the deadpan emotional involvement in this film as productive as it is seldom needed to carry the film.Jet Li does surprisingly well portraying the dual personalities of Law and Yulaw.The special effects are amazing and work well for the film and apart from the final fight scene I see them as undated even in todays standards.If you love your b film action with plenty of eye candy and acting cast that generally excel in the genre then I thoroughly recommend this film.I recommend seeing The One on Blu Ray to maximise the cgi fest.
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