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Brush with Danger

2014 · 1h 29m · N/A Action, Drama, Thriller
Directed by Livi Zheng

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Overview

A painter, a fighter, both artists in their own way. Brother and sister, forced to flee their home, arrive at Seattle inside a shipping container. Trying to make their way in a new world the pair struggle to survive. Until, one day, an art dealer takes an interest in the sister's painting, and the pair find themselves living a dream come true. The sister loses herself in painting, and the brother seizes the opportunity to express himself, as a fighter. But it really is all just a dream. Conned by her patron into forging a Van Gogh. Purchased by a ruthless criminal with a passion for fine art. The brother and sister soon find themselves embroiled in Seattle's criminal underworld and a Brush With Danger.

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20%
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Fresh

Though not entirely an original concept, this vibrantly shot, East-meets-West fusion of Wushu and Washington never feels like a cheap forgery.

Michael Rechtshaffen, Los Angeles Times
Rotten

Although the characters repeatedly express their worship of "original art" in gilded frames, the script consists of singularly unoriginal dialogue.

Anita Gates, New York Times
Rotten

Brush With Danger's few action scenes, all poorly choreographed, do nothing to extenuate the film's offensive characterizations.

Simon Abrams, Village Voice

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