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(1998) is a surreal, high-energy action-comedy that marks the second collaboration between martial arts icon Jean-Claude Van Damme and legendary Hong Kong director Tsui Hark . Plot Summary

The film leans heavily into "camp classic" territory, featuring bizarre scenes like a rickshaw race involving S&M undertones and Rob Schneider's signature motor-mouth comedy. Knock Off (1998).mp4

Director Tsui Hark uses experimental techniques like "POV shots from inside a shoe," extreme camera angles, and erratic frame rate shifts that give the film a unique, frantic energy. (1998) is a surreal, high-energy action-comedy that marks

Set in the final days of the 1997 Hong Kong handover , the story follows Marcus Ray (Van Damme), a "king of knock-offs" fashion executive who discovers his business partner, Tommy Hendricks (), is actually an undercover CIA agent. The duo uncovers a massive conspiracy involving the Russian Mafia, who have hidden thousands of highly explosive "micro-bombs" inside everyday counterfeit goods—like jeans and baby dolls—to hold the U.S. for ransom. Core Features & Highlights Set in the final days of the 1997

Due to the "micro-bomb" plot point, the film features distinct green-colored explosions rather than standard fire.

It is one of the few Western-produced films shot in Hong Kong during the historic British-to-Chinese handover and features footage of the now-closed Kai Tak Airport . Main Cast & Crew Knock Off (1998) - Tsui Hark - Letterboxd

While much of the fight choreography by Sammo Hung was reportedly cut from the final release, Van Damme still showcases significant stunt prowess throughout the set pieces.