The One

In a near future, a sheriff's deputy finds himself drawn into a deadly game across parallel worlds. A ruthless duplicate from another dimension is hunting every version of himself, growing stronger with each kill he makes. As the chase hops between neon streets and shifting realities, the lawman must outpace a foe who becomes more formidable the more versions he dispatches. Each encounter tests loyalty and nerve, pushing the hero to the edge while the trail of alternate selves reveals unsettling questions about identity and fate. The threat isn’t just to one life, but to the entire fabric of reality.

Directed by James Wong and released in 2001, The One is built from Glen Morgan's original concept. The film pairs Jet Li's high octane martial arts with fast paced globe hopping production.

Critics gave mixed responses, praising the kinetic action and Li's athletic performance while pointing to a thin plot and uneven pacing. The story probes identity and power across parallel selves, asking what a person would sacrifice to preserve control.

Today The One is remembered for its relentless fight sequences and the idea of a hero facing alternate versions in a multi dimensional chase. It helped popularize parallel universe action tropes and showcased Li as a lead capable of sustained intensity.

Awards: The film did not receive major nominations from the Oscars, Emmys, or Golden Globes. Fans of action cinema may cite its stunt work and visual effects, but critics were divided on the depth of its storytelling.