What is the Metascore for SPL: Kill Zone?

SPL: Kill Zone has a Metascore of 64 out of 100 on Celluloid.

SPL: Kill Zone

Item: SPL: Kill Zone
Rating: 3.5
Author: Marcus Webb

Directed by Wilson Yip · 2005 · Last reviewed July 24, 2026

Answer Summary

SPL: Kill Zone (2005) earns a 75% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

75%

Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

82% Critic Score

86% Audience

64 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.7

7 IMDb /10

Runtime: 1h 33m
Cast: Donnie Yen , Simon Yam , Sammo Hung Kam-Bo , Wu Jing , Liu Kai-Chi , Danny Summer , Ken Chang Tzu-Yao , Austin Wai Tin-Chi , Timmy Hung Tin-Ming , Chan Chi-Tak

Official theatrical poster for SPL: Kill Zone (2005)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.

Why this score?

Majority of critics rated it fresh (82%).
General viewers mostly liked it (86%).
Metascore is generally favorable (64/100).
Celluloid Score 75% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded action, crime, drama, thriller pick
Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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Is SPL: Kill Zone worth watching?

Yes — SPL: Kill Zone earns a 75% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

Wilson Yip’s brutal crime thriller — Yen vs. Sammo Hung remains a modern Hong Kong action benchmark.
Celluloid Critics Consensus

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

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.

Critic Reviews

critic SPL: Kill Zone

SPL: Kill Zone (2005) Review

★★★½☆ 3.5/5

Wilson Yip's SPL: Kill Zone (2005) remains a defining Action landmark from Hong Kong, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

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