Very disappointing movie considering the big name cast.
Everything from the props (weapons, slum set, cars, etc.) to Donnie Yen's wig is a massive distraction. They must have used the cheapest grade props known to the industry (you'll notice this in multiple scenes where's there's bottling/glass).
The dialogues are predictable and cliche. All their portrayal of triads is something I'd expect from a Young and Dangerous film back in the 90s (much better films than this actually).
The Western actors were also given horrible scripts. Some of their scenes made me question, did the film crew even watch their work after the takes?
I normally don't get frustrated with these films because at least I get good action, but this very much a crime-drama with small parts of action (with almost no martial arts, so casting Donnie seemed like a waste).
It seems the producer of this film is banking on stirring anti-colonialism to keep the audience entertained and had no intention on making an actual worth-while film.
Everything from the props (weapons, slum set, cars, etc.) to Donnie Yen's wig is a massive distraction. They must have used the cheapest grade props known to the industry (you'll notice this in multiple scenes where's there's bottling/glass).
The dialogues are predictable and cliche. All their portrayal of triads is something I'd expect from a Young and Dangerous film back in the 90s (much better films than this actually).
The Western actors were also given horrible scripts. Some of their scenes made me question, did the film crew even watch their work after the takes?
I normally don't get frustrated with these films because at least I get good action, but this very much a crime-drama with small parts of action (with almost no martial arts, so casting Donnie seemed like a waste).
It seems the producer of this film is banking on stirring anti-colonialism to keep the audience entertained and had no intention on making an actual worth-while film.