The Big Hit (1998) movie poster

The Big Hit (1998)

"Nothing's more dangerous than some nice guys... with a little time to kill."
ThumbScore
👍 71%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 36% (RT: 41%, MC: 31) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Kirk Wong Chi-Keung
Runtime
1h 31m
Country
United States of America, Canada
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.9/10 (465 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
41%
Metacritic
31
Cast
Mark Wahlberg as Melvin Smiley
Christina Applegate as Pam Shulman
Avery Brooks as Paris
Bokeem Woodbine as Crunch
China Chow as Keiko Nishi
Lainie Kazan as Jeanne Shulman
Most people think so. 71% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 465 votes. Critics scored it lower at 36%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Affable hit man Melvin Smiley is constantly being scammed by his cutthroat colleagues in the life-ending business. So, when he and his fellow assassins kidnap the daughter of an electronics mogul, it's naturally Melvin who takes the fall when their prime score turns sour. That's because the girl is the goddaughter of the gang's ruthless crime boss. But, even while dodging bullets, Melvin has to keep his real job secret from his unsuspecting fiancée, Pam. Wikipedia ↗
Audience Consensus

The Big Hit is a 1998 action, adventure, comedy film directed by Kirk Wong Chi-Keung. Affable hit man Melvin Smiley is constantly being scammed by his cutthroat colleagues in the life-ending business. So, when he and his fellow assassins kidnap the daughter of an electronics mogul, it's naturally Melvin who takes the fall when their prime score turns sour.

That's because the girl is the goddaughter of the gang's ruthless crime boss. But, even while dodging bullets, Melvin has to keep his real job secret from his unsuspecting fiancée, Pam. The film has been rated by 465 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a action film, The Big Hit delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Big Hit (1998) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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