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Somebody Up There Likes Me

1996·Movie
1h 56min
70
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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence8

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Sports and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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About

A young rebel falls for the sister of a local kickboxing champion. In order to stay out of jail, he is advised by his parole officer to begin training in the art of kickboxing. His romance with the girl blossoms but comes to a crashing halt when he is forced to face her brother in the ring. When the brother is accidentally killed, the romance ends and the young kickboxer participates in illegal street fights. When the kickboxer has a shot at the Golden Belt against the Japanese champ, he soon learns that this may be the final fight of his life. Written by Ninja01
Hong Kong Action DramaKickboxing MovieRebel RomanceUnderground FightsRedemption ArcIntense Martial ArtsDramatic Sports NarrativeFast-Paced ActionDestiny and Conflict

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Is Somebody Up There Likes Me worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Somebody Up There Likes Me rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Somebody Up There Likes Me?

1 h 56 min

Somebody Up There Likes Me runs 1 h 56 min.

What language is Somebody Up There Likes Me in?

cn

It was made in cn. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China, Taiwan.

What tropes does Somebody Up There Likes Me use?

Match CutCall-BackIronic EchoSpinning PaperBig GameBartender ConfidantHonor Before ReasonAnswer CutTitle DropBlackmailOfficer O'HaraLine-of-Sight Aliasand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 storytelling tropes for Somebody Up There Likes Me, including Match Cut, Call-Back, Ironic Echo.