The police have a tip on criminal boss Wang Kun's next deal. They intercept, but things go seriously wrong. What follows, is a cat and mouse game between cop Cheung Sung-Bong and the criminals, and corrupt cops.
With way too many characters and the constant use of flashbacks I honestly was confused at first, not knowing who all the characters were and who to root for (except Sung-Bong, off course - played by Donnie Yen). To confuse you even more, the film then suddenly jumps to the kidnapping of Mr Hoo, but I had no idea who Mr Hoo was, why he was held for ransom, and whether there was a connection between him and Wang Kun.
Due to all the confusion, I simply enjoyed the first half of the movie for the action sequences, which were fast and brutal - similar to 'The Raid', although not as brutal. After the halfway mark, the film makes much more sense once it becomes clear who's side you're meant to be on, and who the antagonists are. Unfortunately the film does suffer from characterizations. The film will definitely benefit from a second viewing.
Ageing Donnie Yen is still in good shape, and still kicking up a storm! The film has a very good climax, and I thought Nicholas Tse was good as the main antagonist. By the end of the movie, I was satisfied with the film, how it developed and how it ended. This was entertaining and good fun, with some amazing action sequences. Well worth a watch.
Be sure to watch the end credits on this one.
With way too many characters and the constant use of flashbacks I honestly was confused at first, not knowing who all the characters were and who to root for (except Sung-Bong, off course - played by Donnie Yen). To confuse you even more, the film then suddenly jumps to the kidnapping of Mr Hoo, but I had no idea who Mr Hoo was, why he was held for ransom, and whether there was a connection between him and Wang Kun.
Due to all the confusion, I simply enjoyed the first half of the movie for the action sequences, which were fast and brutal - similar to 'The Raid', although not as brutal. After the halfway mark, the film makes much more sense once it becomes clear who's side you're meant to be on, and who the antagonists are. Unfortunately the film does suffer from characterizations. The film will definitely benefit from a second viewing.
Ageing Donnie Yen is still in good shape, and still kicking up a storm! The film has a very good climax, and I thought Nicholas Tse was good as the main antagonist. By the end of the movie, I was satisfied with the film, how it developed and how it ended. This was entertaining and good fun, with some amazing action sequences. Well worth a watch.
Be sure to watch the end credits on this one.