Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Brutal
- thrilling
- light-hearted
- witty
- action movie night
- popcorn movie evening
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film entertaining and well-shot, with energetic action and humor offset by formulaic plotting, weak dialogue, and underdeveloped characters.
What sets it apart
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John Lawlor and Joey Kang revisit their past romance while confronting dangerous consequences connected to their former lives.
The film emphasizes energetic chases, over-the-top action, humor, and a commercially accessible tone.
Both central characters are former law-enforcement or undercover operatives whose histories drive the weekend's danger.
Reviews specifically highlight Taipei's beautiful cityscape alongside the film's action sequences.
Films like Weekend in Taipei, and why
Taken
formulaic but energetic action-thriller structure, international crime stakes, and light romantic tension
The Transporter
1990s-style B-movie action, globe-spanning criminal intrigue, and a former operative protecting personal relationships
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
stylized action set pieces blended with romance, family danger, and commercially driven thriller pacing
Movie Details
- Director
- George Huang
- Release Date
- 2024-09-19
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (315)
Cast
- Luke Evans
- Gwei Lun-Mei
- Sung Kang
- Wyatt Yang
- Pernell Walker
- Zach Ireland
- Patrick Lee
- Virginia Chien
- Lu Yi-ching
- Tou Tsung-hua
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Weekend in Taipei about?
- Former operatives rekindle a dangerous romance while surviving a violently complicated weekend in Taipei.
- What is Weekend in Taipei like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Weekend in Taipei as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Weekend in Taipei violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Weekend in Taipei as brutal.
- What did critics think of Weekend in Taipei?
- Critics broadly found the film entertaining and well-shot, with energetic action and humor offset by formulaic plotting, weak dialogue, and underdeveloped characters.
- Which films are like Weekend in Taipei?
- Films with a similar feel include Taken, The Transporter, and Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
- How long is Weekend in Taipei?
- Weekend in Taipei runs 101 minutes.
- Where can I watch Weekend in Taipei?
- In United States, Weekend in Taipei streams on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus.
