A film much more than mere martial arts!

Rating: 10/10 (5 January 2001)

The pacing of the dialogue scenes are reminiscence of Anh Hung Tran (Cyclo). The martial arts scenes was nothing short of jaw-dropping spectacular...the best I've ever seen. This was not unlike a typical HK martial arts film that I've seen countless times in Chinatown in my early days. The only difference is that this was polished to a mirror-like finish! This movie will truly introduce real asian cinema to a broader market of moviegoers thanks to its consensus acclaim from critics and viewers alike.