

2003·Action·1h 41m
7.0
★















Gang leader Tony pulls off a major diamond heist with his crew, but cop-turned-criminal Ling knows who has the loot and responds by kidnapping Tony's daughter and holding her for ransom. Unfortunately, Tony's lost the diamonds as well. As he frantically searches for his daughter and the jewels, Tony pairs with a high-kicking government agent who once worked with Ling and seeks revenge on him.
Directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak
robbery
diamond
intelligence
bank robber
thief
bank robbery
financial transactions
hoodlum

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Cast

Jet Li
Su

DMX
Anthony Fait

Gabrielle Union
Daria

Anthony Anderson
Tommy

Tom Arnold
Archie

Paige Hurd
Vanessa

Mark Dacascos
Yao Ling

Kelly Hu
Sona

Michael Jace
Odion

Drag-On
Miles

Paolo Seganti
Christophe

Ron Yuan
Laser Tech
Crew

Andrzej Bartkowiak
Director

John Frizzell
Original Music Composer

Daryn Okada
Director of Photography

Joel Silver
Producer

Bonita Money
Executive Producer

Billy Taylor
Production Assistant

Dan Bradley
Second Unit Director

Dan Bradley
Stunt Coordinator

Garrett Warren
Stunts

Darrin Prescott
Stunts

Tim Rigby
Stunts

Mark Norby
Stunts
Popular Reviews
53 reviews
Dima D
8.0★ · 03/24/26

Топ причин почему это крутый фильм:
1. Джет Ли дерётся.
2. Великолепная Габриэль Юнион.
3. DMX уезжает от копов на квадроцикле.
4. Джет Ли дерётся в клетке.
5. Финальные драки (особенно та где Джет Ли)
Ну и ещё это один из моих любимых фильмов детства, который мне подогнал дядя.
1. Джет Ли дерётся.
2. Великолепная Габриэль Юнион.
3. DMX уезжает от копов на квадроцикле.
4. Джет Ли дерётся в клетке.
5. Финальные драки (особенно та где Джет Ли)
Ну и ещё это один из моих любимых фильмов детства, который мне подогнал дядя.
Топ причин почему это крутый фильм:
1. Джет Ли дерётся.
2. Великолепная Габриэль Юнион.
3. DMX уезжает от копов на квадроцикле.
4. Джет Ли дерётся в клетке.
5. Финальные драки (особенно та где Джет Ли)
Ну и ещё это один из моих любимых фильмов детства, который мне подогнал дядя.
1. Джет Ли дерётся.
2. Великолепная Габриэль Юнион.
3. DMX уезжает от копов на квадроцикле.
4. Джет Ли дерётся в клетке.
5. Финальные драки (особенно та где Джет Ли)
Ну и ещё это один из моих любимых фильмов детства, который мне подогнал дядя.
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Sami Amin
8.0★ · 06/24/26


How's this got a 2.8 average
The letterboxd community does not fw dmx the way i do
Go to sleep such a banger to open this movie
The letterboxd community does not fw dmx the way i do
Go to sleep such a banger to open this movie
How's this got a 2.8 average
The letterboxd community does not fw dmx the way i do
Go to sleep such a banger to open this movie
The letterboxd community does not fw dmx the way i do
Go to sleep such a banger to open this movie
George
7.0★ · 05/16/26

I wish I could just watch more of the main crews heist with Archie running along with them cause I did not care anytime the villains were on screen except for when Vanessa was messing with them. The quad chase was great along with the other action scenes, love over the top action. Every needledrop was fire and any time Tommy was on screen he stole the spotlight.
I wish I could just watch more of the main crews heist with Archie running along with them cause I did not care anytime the villains were on screen except for when Vanessa was messing with them. The quad chase was great along with the other action scenes, love over the top action. Every needledrop was fire and any time Tommy was on screen he stole the spotlight.
Danzzzz
7.0★ · 06/15/25

Cradle 2 the Grave is a film that embraces the adrenaline of early 2000s action cinema, blending hip-hop aesthetics with martial arts spectacle. With Jet Li and DMX leading the cast, the movie thrives more on its kinetic energy than its narrative coherence. The plot—centered on stolen black diamonds, a kidnapped daughter, and an underground criminal web—is secondary to the experience of watching high-octane chases, explosive set pieces, and brutal hand-to-hand combat unfold across a stylized urban landscape.
What elevates the film slightly above its B-movie trappings is the dedication to its action. Jet Li brings sharp precision to every scene he’s in, and DMX offers a surprising amount of emotional weight to a role that could’ve been one-dimensional. The final fight between Jet Li’s character and the antagonist, Ling, is a standout—gritty, well-choreographed, and satisfyingly brutal. It’s a moment where the film’s build-up pays off, not just in terms of spectacle but also in catharsis. Cradle 2 the Grave may not be a refined piece of storytelling, but it delivers the kind of gritty action that defined its era, with just enough style and force to leave a lasting impression.
What elevates the film slightly above its B-movie trappings is the dedication to its action. Jet Li brings sharp precision to every scene he’s in, and DMX offers a surprising amount of emotional weight to a role that could’ve been one-dimensional. The final fight between Jet Li’s character and the antagonist, Ling, is a standout—gritty, well-choreographed, and satisfyingly brutal. It’s a moment where the film’s build-up pays off, not just in terms of spectacle but also in catharsis. Cradle 2 the Grave may not be a refined piece of storytelling, but it delivers the kind of gritty action that defined its era, with just enough style and force to leave a lasting impression.
Cradle 2 the Grave is a film that embraces the adrenaline of early 2000s action cinema, blending hip-hop aesthetics with martial arts spectacle. With Jet Li and DMX leading the cast, the movie thrives more on its kinetic energy than its narrative coherence. The plot—centered on stolen black diamonds, a kidnapped daughter, and an underground criminal web—is secondary to the experience of watching high-octane chases, explosive set pieces, and brutal hand-to-hand combat unfold across a stylized urban landscape.
What elevates the film slightly above its B-movie trappings is the dedication to its action. Jet Li brings sharp precision to every scene he’s in, and DMX offers a surprising amount of emotional weight to a role that could’ve been one-dimensional. The final fight between Jet Li’s character and the antagonist, Ling, is a standout—gritty, well-choreographed, and satisfyingly brutal. It’s a moment where the film’s build-up pays off, not just in terms of spectacle but also in catharsis. Cradle 2 the Grave may not be a refined piece of storytelling, but it delivers the kind of gritty action that defined its era, with just enough style and force to leave a lasting impression.
What elevates the film slightly above its B-movie trappings is the dedication to its action. Jet Li brings sharp precision to every scene he’s in, and DMX offers a surprising amount of emotional weight to a role that could’ve been one-dimensional. The final fight between Jet Li’s character and the antagonist, Ling, is a standout—gritty, well-choreographed, and satisfyingly brutal. It’s a moment where the film’s build-up pays off, not just in terms of spectacle but also in catharsis. Cradle 2 the Grave may not be a refined piece of storytelling, but it delivers the kind of gritty action that defined its era, with just enough style and force to leave a lasting impression.
Callum Harmon
6.1★ · 03/14/25

Faith 😤
Faith 😤