Wong has been an actor since 1955 with his most notable roles in Chinatown, Red Corner, and Blade Runner. Entertaining films usually keep the audience one step ahead of the characters, so the elements of predictability in this film can be justified. Besides an obvious rip-off of The Matrix s bullet time concept, the filmmakers make great efforts in all areas which produce some nice results. Writer Wayne Beach should be commended for making the plot smart. Beach s mindful use of tragedy fuels Shaw s motives and justifies the sometimes savage treatment of Shaw s enemies.
Beach brings nice closure to all plotlines with a satisfying, but predictable ending.
Beach also co-wrote Snipes 1997 action movie, Murder at 1600. Duguay lets you see what s happening in Shaw s mind as the action develops by using creative sound techniques and flashbacks when Shaw must problem solve and make split second decisions. The sound quality lacks especially in a scene where the police and Cappella make a grisly discovery. The background noise overshadows the characters at times so you may have problems hearing them. The film also has a noticeable editing jump when Julia is talking to Shaw in a car.