Cradle 2 the Grave

Name: Cradle 2 the Grave
Director: Andrzej Bartkowiak
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Released: 2003-01-01
Duration: 101 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Jet Li, DMX, Gabrielle Union, Anthony Anderson, Tom Arnold

2003Dir. Andrzej Bartkowiak1h 41m

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Runtime1h 41m

Released2003

Budget$25M

Box office$56.5M

DirectorAndrzej Bartkowiak

About This Movie

Cradle 2 the Grave, directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak, offers a gritty mix of action and crime drama wrapped in a frenetic narrative. The film dives deep into the underbelly of crime, featuring DMX as Tony, a gang leader caught in a whirlwind of chaos after a diamond heist goes wrong. The pacing is relentless, matching the desperation of a father searching for his kidnapped daughter. The performances are raw, especially from Jet Li, who brings a grounded intensity to his role as Ling, the cop-turned-criminal. The practical effects and fight choreography have a certain weight and realism that elevate the action sequences. There's a distinct atmosphere here that blends tension with a sense of urgency, making it quite the ride.

DMX shines in a raw performance.Jet Li's fight choreography is impressive.Themes of desperation and family are central.