96 MINUTES

96 Minutes (2025)

Directed by: Tzu-Hsuan Hung

You’ve got 96 minutes to defuse a bomb inside a train. It seems like a straightforward plot—the kind you’d expect from a Liam Neeson action film. And while it does deliver a bit of that energy, the story ultimately takes a different route.

Moral dilemmas are constantly at play, forcing you to question which path the characters will take. You’re uncertain whether their choices will lead to something good or destructive.

Secrets are gradually being revealed, helping you understand how crucial they are to the story and to the characters’ decisions. The gaslighting and manipulating are on the next level.

Usually, it’s easy to blame the enemies for their wrongdoings, while it’s hard to criticize the mistakes made by the heroes themselves. But in this movie, the narrative becomes complex for both opposing sides, as their values fall into gray areas.

More than the bomb threats, there’s also the threat to humanity. Beyond the action, the unfolding drama grows stronger, leading to a thought-provoking ending.

The final song captures its bittersweet emotions, enriching the film’s reflective and emotional conclusion.

When describing what it takes to be a public servant… the word “sacrifice” feels like an understatement. 96 minutes is also not enough to show the weight of that calling. It requires a lifetime of always putting others above personal interest.

𝟗𝟔 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐔𝐓𝐄𝐒

Cast: Austin Lin, Vivian Sung, Edison Wang, Lee Lee-Zen, Elevan Yao, Kent Tsai Fan-Hsi, Frederick Lee, Lu Hsueh-Feng, Ki-pin Ng

Written by: Tzu-Hsuan Hung, Yi-Fang Chen, Yang Wan-Ju

Presented by: WOWING Entertainment Group

Release Date: January 30, 2026 on Netflix

A Movie Review by: Goldwin Reviews