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Unleashed

Unleashed

2005
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
1h 43m
A man raised into behaving like a dog, escapes from his captor to start a new life, who seeks to reclaim him because of his unnatural martial arts skills that are triggered when unleashed. (imdb)

Directed by:

Louis Leterrier

Screenwriter:

Luc Besson

Starring:

Morgan Freeman, Bob Hoskins, Vincent Regan, Jet Li, Kerry Condon, Phyllida Law, Tamer Hassan, Dylan Brown, Scott Adkins, Michael Jenn

Genres:

Drama, Suspense/Thriller, Crime, Action

AKA:

Danny the Dog

Countries:

France, UK, USA

Language:

English
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Unleashed

2005
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
1h 43m
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doctor7doctor7
Rated 06 Jan 2007
74
59th
Great action, a nice (although admittedly forced at some points) story and an absolutely amazing soundtrack make for a pretty good movie in my opinion. Bob Hoskins is, as usually, very impressive.
Rated 06 Jan 2007
chemical404chemical404
Rated 19 Dec 2009
53
44th
Typical Luc Besson's action film. Feel-good family drama and American gladiators look-alike doing some kung fu fighting. There's no way this film can be taken seriously, but it's decent entertainment.
Rated 19 Dec 2009
wicheWiche
Rated 01 Apr 2009
84
87th
Surprisingly good actually. I first thought that this would be fighting, some more fighting and for a change.. some more fighting but luckily it isn't. There's actually a pretty good story through the film, which I really didn't expect. Morgan Freeman is good, just as Jet Li, and the fighting scenes are sometimes too unbelievable, but they're just great to watch. Great job.
Rated 01 Apr 2009
delirium9Delirium9
Rated 16 Dec 2008
85
49th
Great scenes with Morgan Freeman and Jet Li. I loved how Jet Li's facial expressions conveyed his feelings. He truly is a great actor, not just an action star. Plus, the soundtrack by Massive Attack is wickedly good.
Rated 16 Dec 2008
tripwyreTripwyre
Rated 07 Sep 2008
70
59th
There are plenty of top-notch fight scenes here, but the real surprise is that Leterrier and Besson, the creative team behind the ridiculous Transporter franchise, have actually created an action flick with real palpable human drama. This is the best acting Li has ever done in an English film, and he's got good company in Freeman and Hoskins, the latter of which makes a terrific villain. A much better film than I was expecting. Good soundtrack, too.
Rated 07 Sep 2008
el_caminoEl Camino
Rated 06 Aug 2008
85
88th
A Jet Li movie with a plot? I wouldn't expect anything else from Luc Besson
Rated 06 Aug 2008
dustydDustyd
Rated 16 Sep 2007
80
89th
Very exciting action film with better than average acting.
Rated 16 Sep 2007
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
75th
Jet Li's best movie filmed outside Asia, until The Expendables. There's no smooth wushu in this film, Jet is ruthless and feral, tearing into his opponents with wild, unconventional attacks. Hoskins makes a great villain, and Freeman brings a touch of class to a role he probably could have sleepwalked through.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
jazzlearnerjazz_learner
Rated 14 Aug 2007
83
71st
a good action movie with a good storyline and good cast. always fun to watch people get kicked out of windows by Jet Li
Rated 14 Aug 2007
neuroticerotNeuroticErot
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
74th
There's a big lull in the middle but everything around it more than makes up for it. Bonus: RZA track.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
lrampartllrampartl
Rated 14 Aug 2007
76
70th
Decent, but short on action. At least there were very few wires involved. Anyways, all the awesome is provided in full by Bob Hoskins. I mean, seriously - Bob Hoskins is probably one of the best movie badasses ever in this. If they had lost a little of the sappiness and provided some more violence and guns... this could've been one of the great action movies. Instead, it's a pretty good flick. And that's okay.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
woozybWoozyB
Rated 08 Jun 2007
70
32nd
Half-decent action/drama. It at least tried to have a story.
Rated 08 Jun 2007
lpelliottlpelliott
Rated 01 Feb 2007
78
44th
Pretty good for this kind of martial art movie, better than The Transporter. Too predictable to be gold.
Rated 01 Feb 2007
metalhankmetalhank
Rated 22 Jun 2021
71
79th
A good flick that certainly shows the style of Besson. Lots of action and entertaining fight scenes with the talented Li.
Rated 22 Jun 2021
videoetronVideoetron
Rated 06 Oct 2020
82
98th
A bit childish at times in the action or characters, but it's a lot of fun. Interesting plot and character growth, and a novel role for someone with the filmography Jet Li has, which allows for an unusual fighting style. Fun action and fight choreography too. I guess only Besson can make murders, abuse, and lifelong trauma still feel heart warming?
Rated 06 Oct 2020
jschlanskyJSchlansky
Rated 28 Jul 2020
72
62nd
There isn't actually a leash, but I guess 'Uncollared' doesn't have the same ring to it. I enjoyed this far more than I expected to after sleeping on it for years. If you're only interested in the fights, the middle of the film will leave you wanting but the beginning and end really deliver. Jet Li gives a great performance all around and the rest of the main cast elevate the material. The characters and story are a big step up from most english-language martial arts films.
Rated 28 Jul 2020
addehaddeh
Rated 20 Oct 2018
60
39th
I could watch Bob Hoskins growl and Jet Li punch people for hours on end, but unfortunately Danny the Dog only contains around 30 minutes of that.
Rated 20 Oct 2018
hakkanarejohakkanarejo
Rated 29 Aug 2015
100
91st
Crime Boss Bart (Bob Hoskins) raises orphan Danny (Jet Li) with no knowledge of anything other than how to fight, using him as an enforcer when debts must be collected. Planning to enter Danny into a fight tournament and retire with the prize money, Bart disappears after a deadly drive-by shooting. Danny flees and takes shelter with kindly piano tuner Sam (Morgan Freeman). Away from Bart's abusive control, Danny learns how to live like a human and begins investigating his past.
Rated 29 Aug 2015
glm01glm01
Rated 29 May 2015
73
46th
72.500
Rated 29 May 2015
whotempwhotemp
Rated 26 May 2014
80
60th
- 3/6/12
Rated 26 May 2014
lookjabbaLookJabba...
Rated 06 Mar 2014
7
57th
Unleashed is possibly my favourite Jet Li film. And it's without doubt his best English language film. I never particularly welcomed Jet Li's transition from Chinese to Hollywood cinema, but this is his one English language film where he actually acts and there's more going on than nonsensical fight scenes. However the fight sequences and choreography here are some of Jet Li's finest. Bob Hoskins is great as per usual and Morgan Freeman is half decent also. And the score is a worthy mention.
Rated 06 Mar 2014
rttntomatoesrttntomatoes
Rated 03 Jan 2014
65
37th
Jet Li gets to emote in some emotionally awkward scenes, but the gritty fight sequences come through in what is Li's best English language film.
Rated 03 Jan 2014
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 29 Oct 2013
77
64th
The script does have some weak moments but there are also some good ones. Jet Li has some great action scenes and he works well with Morgan Freeman. Bob Hoskins tries his best with his role but it is poorly written. Overall I would recommend this movie.
Rated 29 Oct 2013
bdjnkbdjnk
Rated 02 Aug 2013
83
77th
The villain is well and truly disgustingly villainous. Danny is feral, and tightly controlled. This is the story of his escape from servitude, of his journey towards humanity. It's well acted and engaging, if strangely segmented into three distinct portions. If watched for just the fighting or just the redemption, it's gonna seem odd.
Rated 02 Aug 2013
oretyo_rety
Rated 04 Sep 2012
80
70th
"Come home, Danny...you'll be safe...we'll make it simple again...our cosy little life..." Fast paced action with an actual meaning. I like that.
Rated 04 Sep 2012
willsunWillsun
Rated 08 Aug 2012
81
70th
A strange mix of martial arts action and sympathetic drama mixed into one. Somehow works out to satisfy the gimmick premise that was advertised and ends on a happy ending.
Rated 08 Aug 2012
mervtaylorMerv_Taylor
Rated 16 Jun 2012
78
44th
Kind of cool
Rated 16 Jun 2012
beebeedeedopbeebeedeedop
Rated 07 May 2012
85
50th
In classic Luc Besson style, violence is mixed with sheer coolness portrayed by Jet Li and a human story at the center propels this movie above all the other average action flicks being mass-produced today. And, Jet Li can act?!?
Rated 07 May 2012
kramyessevKramYessev
Rated 12 Jan 2012
71
59th
I don't quite get the hate for this film. Sure, the dialogue is awful, the acting is hammy as hell and the story is questionable at best, but when appreciated for what it is, it's actually really good and the three genres blends together fine. The three lead performances are excellent: Bob Hoskins is enjoyably sleazy and hammy, Freeman is sickeningly nice and Jet Li is actually a really good actor, whose animalism is pretty believable. Soundtrack's good and the action is amazing, obviously.
Rated 12 Jan 2012
chmulcr0nchmul_cr0n
Rated 14 Nov 2011
65
40th
cool sound. otherwise alright martial arts movie. could've had some more fights, you know, them basically being the movie's only real strength.
Rated 14 Nov 2011
theleniusThelenius
Rated 21 Jul 2011
89
73rd
Jet Li's best film.
Rated 21 Jul 2011
tarantinoleTarantinOle
Rated 31 May 2011
70
51st
Great action, and a warm story, even though its pretty flawd...
Rated 31 May 2011
bluesubn6bluesubn6
Rated 03 Apr 2011
91
77th
This film's overtly heavy-handed action concept is besieged with a strong emotional narrative, a serious plot driven by tragedy, not punching. These conflicting movie tones surprisingly find a middle-ground in what is Li's finest work as an actor, not a martial artist. Freeman helps immensely in ratifying the film's absurd plot; even then, this is a very strong cast. While many cinematic elements are taken from Euro-gangster films, the classical choices in music elevates the urban aesthetics.
Rated 03 Apr 2011
maakalmaakal
Rated 16 Feb 2011
79
70th
Hugely underrated
Rated 16 Feb 2011
joojooJooJoo
Rated 05 Jan 2011
2
16th
Remaking the Frankenstein myth as a martial arts action movie? Not that bad of an idea. I'm sure there's much worse thought of everyday. Set your expectations on low and you might find some dumb fun herein, but it didn't do anything for me. All points go towards Bob Hoskins.
Rated 05 Jan 2011
tomskaTomSka
Rated 17 Nov 2010
64
31st
Surprisingly beautiful soundtrack considering the nature of the film. Completely misleading advertising campaign though, when I put the film in I was expecting to watch a balls-to-the-wall Statham-esque action flick. What I instead received was a shit load of character development with only a few punches thrown. It was a pleasant surprise but wasn't mind blowing enough to make this film great. Just decent.
Rated 17 Nov 2010
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 10 Oct 2010
66
51st
Entertaining fight scenes and some really good performances (Hoskins should play more baddies) elevate this film.
Rated 10 Oct 2010
jarmomJarmom
Rated 03 Oct 2010
70
38th
Interesting story and nice action from Jet Li, but too much waiting for something to happen.
Rated 03 Oct 2010
shongfromrpshongfromrp
Rated 23 Jul 2010
80
57th
Jet Li doesn't just use an Animal's fighting style, he is the Animal. Fight fans, you're in for a treat.
Rated 23 Jul 2010
broodfath3rBroodfath3r
Rated 19 Jul 2010
70
76th
Although defiantly a martial arts "Jet Li" movie.... it was pretty deep and the acting was much better than most of his films.... one of the better "fighting" films out there.
Rated 19 Jul 2010
kubrick_jrKubrick Jr.
Rated 06 Jul 2010
90
56th
A very impressive martial arts film. All the characters grow very well and develop drastically throughout the film with riveting performances. Cinematography and lighting is just beautiful, exposition is nice and at a well pace and the fight scenes are done very creatively and fast pace. I enjoyed this movie very much and it is one of the best films I have ever seen. A near perfect film!
Rated 06 Jul 2010
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 06 Jun 2010
5
42nd
Nothing to write home about but easy enough to watch.
Rated 06 Jun 2010
raddaradda
Rated 25 May 2010
70
35th
Fun, but forgettable.
Rated 25 May 2010
kiralioKiralio
Rated 08 Dec 2009
40
30th
2/5
Rated 08 Dec 2009
mrtwitchMrTwitch
Rated 25 Nov 2009
52
20th
Another film that suffers from shaky cameras and the over use of filters. Most of the dialogue comes across heavy handed and Freeman's phoned in performance does nothing but pull you back to your couch to ponder how you've made it so far through the film.
Rated 25 Nov 2009
caimancaiman
Rated 23 Nov 2009
81
66th
A surprisingly enjoyable movie. The contrast of violent, kinetic martial arts scenes and quiet, character-defining home scenes was an enjoyable touch. The movie won't win any awards for profundity or screenwriting, but for a martial arts movie with a semblence of substance, you could do a lot worse.
Rated 23 Nov 2009
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 14 Nov 2009
73
83rd
Good Movie
Rated 14 Nov 2009
homunculushomunculus
Rated 19 Jun 2009
4
81st
Action is alright...but the soundtrack more than makes up for it. And Morgan Freeman's voice.
Rated 19 Jun 2009
fantacbobFantacBob
Rated 11 Jun 2009
68
65th
Good story, adequately presented.
Rated 11 Jun 2009
chosenchOSen
Rated 03 May 2009
65
71st
Decent film but the soundtrack from Massive Attack is goddamn amazing.
Rated 03 May 2009
jacoiiiJacoIII
Rated 17 Apr 2009
45
85th
Probably my favourite martial arts film and one of the few that doesn't bore me to tears. There's actual characterization revealed through the fighting (such as Danny's animalism) rather than the dull "punch-kick-throw" seen through most of the genre.
Rated 17 Apr 2009
bok_dongBok dong
Rated 09 Mar 2009
34
42nd
34
Rated 09 Mar 2009
rickcurnutterickcurnutte
Rated 04 Mar 2009
55
75th
"...a rich cinematic experience...A brutal, yet thoughtful, action picture."
Rated 04 Mar 2009
eric_janeric-jan
Rated 26 Jan 2009
75
74th
Best Jet Li movie.
Rated 26 Jan 2009
garethmgarethm
Rated 26 Jan 2009
30
1st
Does Morgan Freeman take every movie he is offered ?? He is in so many amazing films and some absolute shockers, THIS IS ONE OF THE SHOCKERS !!
Rated 26 Jan 2009
favrewanabfavrewanab
Rated 18 Jan 2009
85
82nd
Jet Li's best. Good acting. Good fight scenes. Good movie.
Rated 18 Jan 2009
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 26 Dec 2008
2
21st
Good for the over-the-top ass kicking, bad for the sentimental drivel. Does Morgan Freeman just accept anything he's offered or what?
Rated 26 Dec 2008
enderender
Rated 19 Oct 2008
86
86th
Despite the (mostly) gratuitous violence, it's actually a really touching story. I very much enjoyed the bits with Morgan Freeman and his daughter.
Rated 19 Oct 2008
vreyVrey
Rated 09 Jun 2008
80
85th
good action from jet li as usual. BUT WAIT! there's actually some decent acting in this movie, wow!
Rated 09 Jun 2008
mendeljefmendeljef
Rated 28 May 2008
65
38th
I never could imagine that martial arts, blood, pain and a happy little family would go in one movie.
Rated 28 May 2008
miss_jesusmiss jesus
Rated 17 Apr 2008
73
73rd
Like most martial arts movies, the premise for this is somewhat over the top. But that's about all I can criticize it for; the acting is really damn good, it's stylish, has an awesome soundtrack, good fights, and the story is even presented in a moving way.
Rated 17 Apr 2008
coltmcncoltmcn
Rated 17 Mar 2008
75
67th
Entertaining.
Rated 17 Mar 2008
spaceflohspacefloh
Rated 27 Feb 2008
38
14th
ger
Rated 27 Feb 2008
halfjapaneseHalfJapanese
Rated 29 Jan 2008
65
30th
Decent enough, if wholly unbelievable action flick.
Rated 29 Jan 2008
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 09 Oct 2007
75
71st
Morgan Freeman always plays his role. But it is a good movie of action.
Rated 09 Oct 2007
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 07 Sep 2007
87
90th
One of the best pure Americanized martial arts films I've seen. The fight scenes here are great and creative, and Morgan Freeman and Bob Hoskins add solid performances to an interesting story. I really did love this movie.
Rated 07 Sep 2007
stflyst_fly
Rated 21 Aug 2007
85
86th
A.K.A "Dannie the Dog", One of Jet Li's best movies. An ultra-violent story of a cage fighting orphan with the mind of a dog, being rescued by the kind-hearted blind piano tuner (Morgan Freeman).
Rated 21 Aug 2007
philsalephilsale
Rated 14 Aug 2007
67
46th
Beautiful soundtrack, some interesting shots - story is absolutely pants
Rated 14 Aug 2007
lachapellelachapelle
Rated 14 Aug 2007
86
77th
This is the best Jet Li I've seen so far. Morgan Freeman is God (wait, wrong movie). Bob Hoskins is such an awesome bad guy. Don't go into thinking that this is just another chopsocky flick. Really good movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ytadelYtadel
Rated 14 Aug 2007
4
44th
Some fun gladiatorial action, Bob Hoskins as a cool bad guy, nice cinematography, and Morgan Freeman! Nice combo!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
stvesaStVeSa
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
81st
Quality actions scenes and interesting filler create a thumbs up explosion.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
praxPrax
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
69th
Great action, great cast (meaning Morgan Freeman, essentially).
Rated 14 Aug 2007
aushabfanaus_hab_fan
Rated 14 Aug 2007
71
31st
Not bad, but too many holes in the plot. I wanted more of Li fighting, not of his dramatic acting. And as a piano player, there were way too many mistakes to let them get away with it
Rated 14 Aug 2007
haphap
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
67th
An underrated film with an underrated actor. Jet Li continues to impress me with his acting ability as much as his fighting skills. This movie brings the best of both together, and with a supporting cast boasting Freeman and Hoskins, it's definitely worth a look.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
vince_leoVince Leo
Rated 14 Aug 2007
56
30th
I would say Unleashed would make a better video game than a movie if only it didn't seem so readily apparent that the shallowest of video games inspired it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ripviciousripvicious
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
22nd
Was looking for more action and less of an emotion type movie. Would like to have seen flashbacks of his training as a boy.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
staypuftStay_Puft
Rated 14 Aug 2007
74
80th
Jet Li's best English language film.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
beneBene
Rated 05 Aug 2007
70
44th
Probably the best Hollywood-movie by Li, the drama bits are a bit cheap at times but it works quite well
Rated 05 Aug 2007
shmendrekShmendrek
Rated 10 Jul 2007
3
61st
Not terrible, but not terribly good. Morgan Freeman is pretty funny. I thought I was going to die when he cracked that fucker over the head with the flower pot and told him to "shut the hell up." In fact, I'm giggling in front of my computer just thinking about it.
Rated 10 Jul 2007
clopinetteClopinette
Rated 26 Jun 2007
60
21st
Part gritty martial arts violence, part heart-warming drama about family - the combination of the two polar opposite genres will surely alienate a lot of people. I didn't mind it.
Rated 26 Jun 2007
juicejuice
Rated 26 May 2007
50
36th
Bleh. Jet Li... not his best.
Rated 26 May 2007
martrynmartryn
Rated 18 May 2007
71
54th
As a martial arts film, this movie sorta fails. If I remember correctly, I spent most of the film waiting for something to happen. It's still a pretty good movie otherwise, though, but not as similar to other Jet Li films.
Rated 18 May 2007
angrypierreangrypierre
Rated 09 May 2007
81
77th
Engaging story, fantastic action, great soundtrack. What's not to like?
Rated 09 May 2007
monstergearMonsterGear
Rated 26 Apr 2007
72
34th
If you have enough suspension of disbelief to get past the way that a random, amnesiac stranger can just be unquestioningly adopted, then you can enjoy the rest of this movie which has lots of good action and stuff!
Rated 26 Apr 2007
warlockwarlock
Rated 10 Apr 2007
50
15th
A great soundtrack to a weak film. It's a shame as this had so much potential but just poorly executed. Probably one of Li's worst outings.
Rated 10 Apr 2007
wuijiboboWuijibobo
Rated 05 Mar 2007
70
55th
How do you get a Jet Li to act? Give him a role where he plays a plank of wood that can fight. SCORE!
Rated 05 Mar 2007
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 01 Mar 2007
60
62nd
Good film.
Rated 01 Mar 2007
farzanFarzan
Rated 06 Feb 2007
79
73rd
Surprisingly good.
Rated 06 Feb 2007
madisomadiso
Rated 29 Jan 2007
55
45th
what s up dog
Rated 29 Jan 2007
killgreedykillgreedy
Rated 11 Dec 2006
80
36th
i almost graded this lower because of the stupidity of the plot line, but i like his fighting.
Rated 11 Dec 2006

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