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The Paper Tigers

The Paper Tigers

Action · Comedy · 2020

Three middle aged men polish their martial arts skills to avenge their fallen master.

Movie details

The Paper Tigers

2020 Action · Comedy 1h 48m

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TMDB

6.7 / 10

Community rating

Three middle aged men polish their martial arts skills to avenge their fallen master.

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

Quoc Bao Tran

Written by

Quoc Bao Tran

Alain Uy

Alain Uy

Danny

Ron Yuan

Ron Yuan

Hing

Mykel Shannon Jenkins

Mykel Shannon Jenkins

Jim

Jae Suh Park

Jae Suh Park

Caryn

Matthew Page

Matthew Page

Carter

Joziah Lagonoy

Joziah Lagonoy

Ed

Ken Quitugua

Ken Quitugua

Zhen Fan

Court is in session

Put The Paper Tigers 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.