Storyline

An NYPD cop is 'killed' in an accident. The death is faked, and he is inducted into the organization CURE, dedicated to preserving the constitution by working outside of it. Remo is to become the enforcement wing (assassin) of CURE, and learns an ancient Korean martial art from Chiun, the Master of Sinanju. Based on the popular pulp series "The Destroyer," by Richard Sapir and Warren Murphy.

Plot Keywords

race against time, surprise ending, character name in title, based on novel, independent film, martial arts, conspiracy, cult film, vigilante, hitman, assassin, korean war veteran, soldier, action hero, spy, kung fu, central park manhattan new york city, walking on a ledge, mixed martial arts, stylized violence

Short Review

You can get carried along by the exuberance and likability of Remo: The Adventure Begins, only to have the despair of the pop mythology underneath it catch up with you the morning after.

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Streaming Service

1. Vudu : [SD - Buy: 14.99, Rent: 3.99] [HDX - Buy: 14.99, Rent: 3.99]

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