Plot: The new A380 airliner is a technological, luxurious marvel. On its first flight, security expert Gao Haojun is present. He runs into his ex-wife and daughter, a split-up that was caused by his bipolar disorder. Once in the air the flight is hijacked and his daughter becomes one of the hostages. It's up to Gao to save her.
Watches
January 22, 2025
If Pang and Law would've teamed up for a film 15 years ago I'd have been more than excited, but it's a good thing I kept my expectations in check for this one. It's one of those real-life hero-type movies mixed with a bit of Die Hard, set in a plane. It's not bad, but rather lackluster and not very memorable.
It was nice to see Andy Lau again, and the directorial duo haven't lost all of their tricks. But High Forces is very much a Chinese blockbuster, with a bit too much melodrama and an unnecessarily long runtime. The finale is spectacular and there are some nice action scenes, but it's not enough considering the talent involved.