Skiptrace

Skiptrace, an action-packed buddy cop film, follows the unlikely alliance between Jackie Chan's Bennie, a Hong Kong detective, and Johnny Knoxville's Connor, a charming American gambler. The plot thickens when Bennie's long-lost brother, Joshua, is kidnapped by a notorious Chinese crime lord, Victor Wong's Darryl, who has a reputation for being ruthless and cunning. The story begins with Bennie, a skilled and resourceful detective, receiving news that his estranged brother has been kidnapped by Darryl's henchmen. Panicked and worried for his brother's safety, Bennie immediately sets out to rescue him, disregarding all warnings from his colleagues and superiors. However, he is in a peculiar situation, as he lacks the crucial information needed to track down Joshua and locate his whereabouts. Meanwhile, in the heart of Las Vegas, Connor is trying to redeem himself as a card shark by winning a high-stakes poker game. However, his plans keep backfiring as he encounters an array of shady characters who continually exploit him. As fate would have it, Connor meets Bennie in the casino's parking lot, with Bennie accidentally causing a scene that Connor inadvertently observes. Intrigued by the chaos, Connor becomes fascinated with Bennie, who is determined to save his brother, despite being an unfamiliar face in this foreign land. Upon a series of unexpected events, Connor and Bennie unexpectedly meet up, with Bennie asking for Connor's assistance in finding his missing brother, which Connor agrees to, as he finds himself charmed by Bennie's desperation. It soon becomes apparent that their differing backgrounds and personalities pose as a challenge for the partnership. Bennie, a skilled and experienced detective with deep understanding of the underworld's workings in Hong Kong, must navigate the vastly foreign culture of Las Vegas, with its eccentric and diverse inhabitants, all while working closely with a partner like Connor. Throughout the journey, they come across their adversaries: Darryl's henchmen, who continuously thwart their every move with cunning and deadly force. The unlikely duo must rely on their wits, quick thinking, and, in some cases, sheer chaos to evade these henchmen, even as they try to piece together the mystery behind Joshua's kidnapping. As the stakes escalate and the body count rises, the relationship between Bennie and Connor grows stronger. Connor, initially portrayed as a reckless and selfish individual, reveals a more compassionate side as he becomes deeply invested in helping Bennie rescue his brother. On the other hand, Bennie, though at first hesitant about trusting an outsider like Connor, learns to lean on his partner as he faces a series of obstacles in a foreign city. Throughout their thrilling adventures in the neon-lit Las Vegas, the tension builds, culminating in an adrenaline-fueled showdown between the duo and Darryl's henchmen. This high-octane battle showcases the comedic elements of the relationship that Bennie and Connor share, with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments interposed with intense action sequences. Eventually, it leads to a final confrontation with Victor Wong's Darryl, who serves as the mastermind behind Joshua's kidnapping. However, Bennie and Connor must join forces with the local police and Joshua, who manages to escape captivity, to create a thrilling climactic battle. With its engaging mix of humor, action, and a beautiful portrayal of the bond between two individuals from vastly different backgrounds, Skiptrace showcases the talent of its lead actors and creates a memorable, edge-of-your-seat experience.