The film was billed as a modern update of the 1980s TVB serial "Police Cadet", which starred Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Maggie Cheung, Ching Wan Lau, Carina Lau, etc. But Jing Wong just kept the character names and wrote a new story. The film was a box-office disappointment, infuriating legions of fans who wanted Wong not to make any sort of adaptation to the classic show.