Flash Point
Directed by Wilson Yip · 2007 ·
Flash Point (2007) earns a 71% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
- Prime Video
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home
Where to watch Flash Point by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | Vidio |
| South Korea | Netflix, Wavve |
| United Kingdom | Prime Video |
| United States | Prime Video |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (80/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (84%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (62/100).
- Celluloid Score 71% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is Flash Point worth watching?
Yes — Flash Point earns a 71% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Yen’s undercover-cop thriller climaxes in one of the great MMA-infused Hong Kong fight finales.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is Flash Point about?
Detective Sergeant Ma Jun, known for dispensing his own brand of justice during arrests, teams up with an undercover cop, Wilson, to try and bring down three merciless Vietnamese brothers running a smuggling ring in the months before mainland China's takeover of Hong Kong. Jun pursues the gang tirelessly, sometimes ignoring police protocols. A showdown is inevitable!
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Critic Reviews
Flash Point (2007) Review
★★★½☆
Wilson Yip's Flash Point (2007) remains a defining Action landmark from China, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.
Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.
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