The Tiger's Apprentice

"Unlock the power within."

2024 1h 24m EN

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7.2

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★7.2TMDB · 150

AnimationFamilyFantasy

Synopsis

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After the death of his grandmother, Tom Lee discovers he is part of a long lineage of magical protectors known as the Guardians. With guidance from a mythical tiger named Hu and the other Zodiac animal warriors, Tom trains to take on an evil force that threatens humanity.

“Unlock the power within.”

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Cast

Brandon Soo Hoo
Tom Lee (voice)
Henry Golding
Hu (voice)
Lucy Liu
Nua Kua / Cynthia (voice)
Sandra Oh
Mistral (voice)
Michelle Yeoh
Loo (voice)
Bowen Yang
Sidney (voice)
Leah Lewis
Räv (voice)
Tan Kheng Hua
Mrs. Lee (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Raman Hui Shing-Ngai
Writers: Christopher L. Yost, David Magee
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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84 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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MONEY

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Earned back only 4% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Raman Hui Shing-Ngai, shot by Christopher Batty. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Steve Jablonsky. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor James Palumbo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

ERA

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Brandon Soo Hoo and Henry Golding and Lucy Liu carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Unlock the power within.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Raman Hui Shing-Ngai directs. Christopher Batty behind the camera. Steve Jablonsky scores. James Palumbo cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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184 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Earned back only 4% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
3Released 2 years ago.
4Directed by Raman Hui Shing-Ngai, shot by Christopher Batty. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Steve Jablonsky. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor James Palumbo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Brandon Soo Hoo and Henry Golding and Lucy Liu carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Unlock the power within.".
9IMDB entry: tt5834410 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Released under 13 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Christopher Batty
Original score: Steve Jablonsky
Editing: James Palumbo
Runtime: 84 min · 1h 24m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $17,000,000
Box office: $762,183
Return: 4% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG
IMDB: The Tiger's Apprentice (2024)

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Manuel São Bento2024-02-02
★ 5/10
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://talkingfilms.net/the-tigers-apprentice-review-yet-another-case-of-unfulfilled-potential/ "The Tiger's Apprentice certainly holds the potential for a genuinely engaging, memorable animated flick. The narrative formulas, though prevalent, could have been transcended with better execution and a slightly longer runtime, which would lead to the possibility of characters and themes being more fleshed out. Sadly, the storytelling's dangerously fast pacing hampers the realization of said potential, resulting in a film that, while not devoid of merits, ultimately fades into the vast sea of forgettable features." Rating: C

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