Echo 8

2024

Action / Thriller

8
IMDb Rating 6.0/10 10 1316 1.3K

Plot summary

An assassin flashes between a nightmarish dream and her reality at a secret underground organization. When her latest mission involves killing a grieving mother, she discovers her target is closer to home than she realizes.

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Top cast

Felino Dolloso as Mercado
Mike Leeder as Z12
Maria Tran as Echo 8
Susan Ling Young as Protester
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1 hr 35 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Black_Ops87 7 / 10

Asian-Australian Bad Assery

Co-Directed by the films stars Maria Tran and Takashi Hara from a script written by Elizabeth H. Vu, ECHO 8 follows a secret sect of assassins whom are sent on a mission that raises many questions. In particular from Tran's character.Echo 8 is an anomaly in Australian film. An Asian-Australian led/directed and produced martial arts film. I'm not sure if any have come before, so this is a welcome addition in Australian cinema.The independent film has a shoestring budget which is clear, but a strong concept anchored by good performances give the film an enriched quality. It's no blockbuster, but you know blood, sweat and tears went into it, so you can certainly appreciate it.The film sets out to showcase the talent in the film, which is surely where it succeeds. Maria Tran, whose already been in many action films, is tough as nails and I expect to see her leading more action films in the future.The film breaks the mould of the usual Australian film. There is no long drone shots of picturesque landscapes. Rather dark alleys and driveways where the action takes place, barring an exciting sequence in a bright nightclub.ECHO 8 recently dropped on the streaming platform TUBI, I encourage people to get out and support it so that this isn't the only Asian-Australian led martial arts film. We need more.
Reviewed by KMiddleton-601 6 / 10

Didn't Expect Much... But Damn, Was I Wrong

Honestly, Echo 8 didn't exactly grab me with the poster-it looked like your average low-budget indie trying to be more than it is. So I went in with zero expectations... and ended up getting completely blindsided.Yeah, it starts slow. But give it 15-20 minutes, and suddenly you're hooked into a story that blends solid action with surprising emotional depth. And get this-it was made on a $10K budget. Ten grand. That's insane. The cinematography, fight choreography, and overall production quality are way better than most indie action flicks I've seen with ten times the budget.Maria Tran leads the charge with a calm, focused energy that works well for her character. Her scenes with the co-star actually land-they've got decent chemistry and some solid back-and-forth that adds charm without forcing it. The writing isn't perfect, but it knows what it's trying to do and hits the mark more often than not.Echo 8 isn't trying to be a blockbuster-it's an indie film with guts, a bit of heart, and a team clearly giving it their all. If you're into scrappy underdog action films that aren't just mindless brawls, it's absolutely worth a look.
Reviewed by evan-ryder 7 / 10

Very good

Although Echo 8 may not be a terrific film, it's still quite an achievement when taking into consideration all the limitations the filmmakers had to face and the amount of jobs each crew member undertook by themselves. In regards to Tran, I highly doubt you will see any other filmmaker this year starring, directing, producing, editing and choreographing the fights of their own movie.Mainstream viewers may be put off by the obvious low budget, and even I would have to admit that it is an obstacle. Still, there is a lot to admire here and would be a perfect film for any potential filmmakers to show what can be done on limited finances.2023 looks like it should be a good year for Tran. Not only does she have Echo 8 due for release, she also has a supporting role in the upcoming television series Last King of the Cross (2023), where she will be acting alongside the likes of Tim Roth, Matt Nable and Callan Mulvey. Hopefully this will open up Tran to a wider audience, and I look forward to seeing what films she can come up with in the future when giving a larger budget.
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