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Darc

Darc

Action · Thriller · 2018

To bring down a global human trafficking ring, an Interpol agent recruits the help of a brutal criminal with inside knowledge of the yakuza.

Movie details

Darc

2018 Action · Thriller 1h 37m

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TMDB

6.2 / 10

Community rating

To bring down a global human trafficking ring, an Interpol agent recruits the help of a brutal criminal with inside knowledge of the yakuza.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Julius R. Nasso

Written by

Tony Schiena · Dennis Venter

Tony Schiena

Tony Schiena

Darc

Armand Assante

Armand Assante

Lafique

Sho Ikushima

Sho Ikushima

Shigeru Kageyama

Dawn Olivieri

Dawn Olivieri

Ivy

Kevan Ohtsji

Kevan Ohtsji

Kanji

Vienna Hehir

Vienna Hehir

Lisa Ito

Kasey Ryne Mazak

Kasey Ryne Mazak

Horishi

Court is in session

Put Darc on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.