‘Detective Chinatown': The Reckless Spark in Bangkok

The action runs hot from start to finish in this mystery thriller.

Qin Feng (Haoran Liu) and Tang Ren (Wang Baoqiang), in “Detective Chinatown.” GJW+

NR | 2h 16m | Action, Comedy, Mystery | 2015

There’s a restless spark running through “Detective Chinatown” that shows up before the mystery even takes shape. The film throws viewers straight into Bangkok with minimal patience for setup, just noise and bodies packed into every corner.