Back to 110 mins before|Jun. 28, 2017|China|106 Min.|n/A
Genre: Action;Science;Fiction
Description: Sia Tien, a determined single mother and a leading researcher in time-slip studies rooted in parallel theory, develops a groundbreaking method to travel through time using black holes. When her son is kidnapped by Choi I-hoo, who demands she surrender her new technology, Sia Tien takes a desperate leap and uses her unfinished time machine to travel back in time by two hours. In her quest to save her son, she encounters three versions of herself.
Throughout his decade-long career, director Chang has consistently pushed the boundaries of genre, from the extreme gore in the high-school horror film *Death Bell* to the intense action in *The Target* and the emotional depth in *Canola*. With *Reset*, a Chinese-language thriller featuring two of China’s biggest stars, Chang delivers an over-the-top, high-concept action film that defies expectations. Produced by Jackie Chan, the story centers on a physicist who repeatedly travels back in time to save her son, blending elements of *The Fly*, *Déjà Vu*, and *Edge of Tomorrow*.
The narrative weaves together time loops, doppelgangers, and corporate crime, with Chang’s signature style glossing over plot holes through dazzling visual effects and emotional intensity. Despite its flawed script and archetypal characters, *Reset* stands out as a bold and intellectually challenging film in a landscape dominated by comedies. Premiering at Cannes before its release in China, the film’s success hinges on the audience’s willingness to embrace its futuristic premise and Mini Yang’s transition from romantic comedies to action-thrillers. This shift mirrors the challenge faced by China’s comedy queen Fay Bai, whose recent role as a rugged detective in *Missing* struggled to gain traction.
Cast director: Chang
Cast actor: Yang Mi, Wallace Huo, Chin Shih-Chieh, Liu Chang, Hummer Zhang, Wang Lidan, Kim Hee-won, Luo Guangxu, Chen Youjin, Xu Lin
Original name: 逆时营救