Shock Wave
2017 · 119 min · Director: Herman Yau
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
JS Cheung (by Andy Lau), a Superintendent in Explosive Ordnance Disposal Bureau (EOD) of Hong Kong Police Force, went undercover seven years ago into the gang led by the most-wanted crime boss Peng Hong (by Andy Lau). Cheung successfully uprooted the gang and arrested a few robbers including Hong's younger brother Biao. However, Hong was on the loose and he swore he'd be back for revenge. Seven years have passed and Hong kick starts his plan - a series of bomb attacks have sparked fear among Hong Kong citizens. To maintain law and order, Cheung must put Hong behind bars and he is ready to sacrifice his life to fight a tough battle with the ruthless bomber.
Emotional fingerprint
Shock Wave (2017) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Tension 35%, Excitement 25%, Anxiety 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Tension35%
- Excitement25%
- Anxiety20%
- Fear10%
- Satisfaction10%
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AI estimate
Share of emotional signal, not the percentage of people or a probability of enjoyment.
Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Tension, Excitement, Anxiety. Genres: Thriller, Crime, Action. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Tension, Excitement and Anxiety. Its IMDb rating of 6.3/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 66/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Fear
- Sadness
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Relief
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Fear | Sadness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Tension | 62 % | 62 % | 32 % | 5 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 9′ | Tension | 64 % | 64 % | 36 % | 8 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 15′ | Tension | 55 % | 55 % | 31 % | 4 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 21′ | Relief | 50 % | 49 % | 25 % | 3 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 27′ | Tension | 63 % | 60 % | 34 % | 5 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 33′ | Tension | 71 % | 69 % | 41 % | 5 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 39′ | Relief | 66 % | 64 % | 38 % | 6 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 45′ | Tension | 70 % | 69 % | 46 % | 9 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 51′ | Tension | 82 % | 81 % | 65 % | 18 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 57′ | Tension | 88 % | 86 % | 75 % | 36 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 62′ | Tension | 91 % | 89 % | 78 % | 46 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 68′ | Tension | 88 % | 81 % | 65 % | 50 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 74′ | Sadness | 81 % | 68 % | 45 % | 59 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 80′ | Tension | 79 % | 70 % | 48 % | 48 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 86′ | Tension | 80 % | 79 % | 59 % | 26 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 92′ | Tension | 83 % | 83 % | 63 % | 19 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 98′ | Tension | 90 % | 90 % | 74 % | 21 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 104′ | Tension | 95 % | 94 % | 81 % | 43 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 110′ | Sadness | 95 % | 92 % | 78 % | 68 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 116′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
Riches to rags
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Ben
Wan H.F.
Stephen
Iron Head
Chow's Subordinate
Details
- Directed by
- Herman Yau
- Written by
- Herman Yau, Erica Li
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2017
- Runtime
- 119 min
- Country
- Hong Kong, China
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Tension
- Data updated
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