The Prosecutor – Movie Review
First Reaction – The Prosecutor is an excellent, all out action thriller.
Where to Watch
The Prosecutor is available on Digital Platforms 16 June and Blu-ray 23 June. Distributed by Signature Entertainment.
Director: Donnie Yen
Writer: Pak Wai Lam, Edmond Wong (Screenplay)
Cast
- Donnie Yen (Ip Man)
- Julian Cheung (The Grandmaster)
- Francis Ng (Infernal Affairs II)
- Kent Cheng (To Be Number One)
- Michael Hui (Teppanyaki)
Plot: A poor young man is wrongly charged with drug trafficking after being deceived. An ex-prosecutor investigates the case, uncovers a corrupt lawyer team’s scheme, and restores justice despite obstruction from evil forces.
Runtime: 1 Hour 57 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: The Prosecutor starts when Detective Fok (Yen) decides to leave the force to study law. He wants to see the criminals in prison, and the justice system goes against him every time. Fok works his way up in the prosecution office and enters the courtroom.
However, the more time he spends in the courtroom, the more corruption he uncovers. He decides to start taking the cases personally when a young man in wrongfully charged with drug trafficking. However, the other lawyers working for high-ranking criminals will do anything to stop him from exposing their secrets.
Verdict on The Prosecutor
Recap
The movie follows an ex-detective who studies law and wants to take down the criminal gangs who keep evading the law. He learns how the system works, but his background causes him to begin taking matters into his own hands.
Best Parts
The movie has great action, with the opening sequence being a standout moment which draws you in. Elsewhere, the story of a detective becoming a lawyer to fight crime differently is great to see. It shows us how law can be filled with corruption, and people standing up to it can make a difference. Donnie Yen shines like he always does, and you want to see how the story unfolds.
Final Thoughts –The Prosecutor is an excellent action thriller about fighting for justice.
