I heard of this movie from the Scott Adkins podcast and thought it sounded interesting as I am not aware of the quality of Vietnamese movies. It is one of the top expensive Vietnamese movies at 1.5 million to 3 million USD. Pocket change for Hollywood but huge for Vietnam.
After watching it, I have to say that I was surprised at how enjoyable the movie is. The martial choreography is amazing and I love how stylistic the fighting styles are. I love the 1922 setting with the French occupation which is a unique setting. I like the villain who is quite menacing even if a bit cartoony.
The story isn't much to write home about with its predictable and many tropes. It has some tension in the first half with the villains hunting our main characters down but it devolves into a lot of stupidity in the second half.
Nevertheless, a very enjoyable movie that I didn't expect from Vietnam. Would love to see more from them!
After watching it, I have to say that I was surprised at how enjoyable the movie is. The martial choreography is amazing and I love how stylistic the fighting styles are. I love the 1922 setting with the French occupation which is a unique setting. I like the villain who is quite menacing even if a bit cartoony.
The story isn't much to write home about with its predictable and many tropes. It has some tension in the first half with the villains hunting our main characters down but it devolves into a lot of stupidity in the second half.
Nevertheless, a very enjoyable movie that I didn't expect from Vietnam. Would love to see more from them!