This is a superb kung-fu flick that integrates generic kung-fu ingredients including a detective investigation revolving around murders and fighting. And the protagonist fighting for what he believes is right. But it does it well enough and entertaining enough to make it a worthy sit through. Donnie Yen is in his 50's and still killing it. The story is really comic book like, but I mean that in a good way for a movie such as this. Since it was immersive from start to finish, because of how they connected the story to the fight scenes. Even if there is quite a bit of plot holes. The plot is about this kung-fu killer that goes around killing other martial artist and the mystery surrounding the case and the motives why. It isn't a amazing story, even for a kung-fu flick standards but it works. And the actor that plays the antagonist role was the right pick in my opinion. He just does that believable expression of the man with nothing to lose who is filled with rage and has that psychotic vibe going for him. When it comes to the plot, they needed to pick the right actor to play the villain, because a lot of fight screen time is with him more than Donnie Yen. The fight choreography is very well done and brutal, you can actually see what is going on without any close shaky cam. And it still added the gripping feel to it. The cinematography is also crisp and clean, and really brings out the vibrant aspect of it all. Overall, this is a movie that is enjoyable. It isn't a mindblowing Kung-fu movie but it's still a kung-fu movie that shouldn't be missed if you like martial arts movies.
7.4/10
7.4/10