Skiptrace

The niece of the honest policeman Benny gets into trouble and ends up in the hands of a criminal syndicate. At the head of the group is a person whom the main character has been following for about ten years. To save Samantha, the cop has to catch the talkative American swindler Connor, with whose help he can rescue the girl. Fate works out in such a way that Benny becomes wanted, like his partner. Together, they must deliver justice, clear Benny's name and save Samantha. Unbelievable adventures and many disputes await them on their way. Read more Filming took place in three countries (Russia, Mongolia, China) and six territories (Macau, Hong Kong and others). The official title of the film "Skiptrace" translates as "Following". In the world box offices, there are options "An unusual couple", "To catch a thief", "Escape who can". During filming, on December 17, 2014, cameraman Kwok Hoon Chan drowned. The film was directed by the six-time nominee of the "Golden Raspberry" anti-prize, Rennie Harlin. His best works are "Strong Nut 2" (1990), "Long Kiss at Night" (1996), "Mind Hunters" (2004). Jackie Chan ("Drunken Master" (1978), "Project A" (1983), "Armor of God" (1986), "Rush Time" (1998)) and Johnny Knoxville ("Men in Black 2" (2002), "Weirds: Part Two" (2004), "Fools of Hazzard" (2005)) played the main roles in the film. The premiere of the film took place in the capital of China, Beijing, on July 17, 2016. Film critics of the site http://www.metacritic.com left a rating of 50/100, and the site https://www.rottentomatoes.com gives exactly one third (33%) of positive reviews.