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So Close

2002·Movie
1h 51min

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Relentless energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Spectacle9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Catharsis6
  • Romance5

Humor

Plenty of slapstick

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor2

World

Crime and family

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout editing, cinematography, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Editing9
  • Cinematography8
  • Visual Stylization8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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About

Looks can be deceiving.

A conflict of interest between two high-kicking assassin sisters is complicated as they're pursued by the criminals who hired them and an equally high-kicking female cop.
High-Octane ActionMartial Arts ChoreographySisterhood DramaStylish VisualsAssassins & CopsFast-Paced ThrillerHong Kong CinemaExplosive SpectacleLoyalty & Betrayal

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about So Close

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Where can I stream So Close legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is So Close worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is So Close rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is So Close?

1 h 51 min

So Close runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on So Close?

Critics74
Audiences65

Not quite. Critics rate So Close higher (74) than audiences (65). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is So Close in?

cnEnglish

It was made in cn, with some English. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch So Close?

52ATAUBEBGBRBYBZCACHCLCOCVCYCZ+38

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for So Close in 52 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does So Close use?

Throwing Your Sword Always WorksCamera SpoofingHomoerotic SubtextFoolish Sibling, Responsible SiblingHair FlipTitled After the SongMaster SwordsmanLipstick LesbianMission ControlContract on the HitmanNew MeatGirls with Gunsand 71 more

TV Tropes lists 83 storytelling tropes for So Close, including Throwing Your Sword Always Works, Camera Spoofing, Homoerotic Subtext.