# SPL: Kill Zone (2005) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/sha-po-lang-2005/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 75% |
| Critic Score | 83% |
| Audience Score | 83% |
| Metascore | 68/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.6/5 |
| IMDb | 7.1/10 |
| Director | Wilson Yip |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Runtime | 93 min |

## Quick answer

SPL: Kill Zone (2005) earns a 75% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Donnie Yen versus Wu Jing in an alley, baton against knife — the fight that dragged Hong Kong action into its modern, bo Metascore 68/100. Directed by Wilson Yip.

## Critics consensus

Donnie Yen versus Wu Jing in an alley, baton against knife — the fight that dragged Hong Kong action into its modern, bone-breaking register.

## Synopsis

Chan, an articulate senior detective nearing the end of his career, is taking care of the daughter of a witness killed by ruthless crime lord Po. Martial arts expert Ma is set to take over as head of the crime unit, replacing Chan who wants an early retirement.

## Cast

Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Wu Jing, Liu Kai-Chi, Danny Summer, Ken Chang Tzu-Yao, Austin Wai Tin-Chi

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is SPL: Kill Zone worth watching?**
SPL: Kill Zone holds a 75% Celluloid Score. Donnie Yen versus Wu Jing in an alley, baton against knife — the fight that dragged Hong Kong action into its modern, bone-breaking register.

**What is SPL: Kill Zone about?**
Chan, an articulate senior detective nearing the end of his career, is taking care of the daughter of a witness killed by ruthless crime lord Po. Martial arts expert Ma is set to take over as head of the crime unit, replacing Chan who wants an early retirement.

**Who directed SPL: Kill Zone?**
SPL: Kill Zone (2005) was directed by Wilson Yip.

**What is the Celluloid Score of SPL: Kill Zone?**
75% — the average of five public sources: critics 83%, audience 83%, Metascore 68/100, Letterboxd 3.6/5, and IMDb 7.1/10.

**Where can I watch SPL: Kill Zone?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the SPL: Kill Zone page for current options.

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