![]() The action scenes are pretty good - fast and frenetic, minimal apparent cgi/wirework, and well choreographed. in order to prove he is the greatest fighter in the land. He wants to defeat the best kicker, the best grappler, the best weapon user, etc. The villain chooses his victims based on their mastery of the arts. The plot develops like something you'd expect from a kung-fu film taking place centuries ago. Donnie Yen plays an imprisoned martial artist who's released on the condition that he helps the police apprehend a serial killer hunting kung-fu masters. Even though this movie takes place in present day, it's in many ways a homage to classic kung fu movies of the past. Don't expect the more "realistic" fight scenes we've seen lately out of stuff like "the Raid", Bourne flicks, or Jason Statham. If not, your mileage may vary, and this movie may be a 6 or 7 out of 10 for you. If you're a big fan of old-school kung fu flicks (i.e, stuff with Shaolin monks, Iron monkey, people doing fancy kung fu moves) you'll probably enjoy this movie. ![]()
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