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"Chong goes it alone here and double-hats as writer and director. But perhaps he has overstretched himself."

"Perfect for those looking for something that packs visual punch with action sequences, and a plot that does not require much mulling over."

"For all the incredulity its storytelling induces, the film affords screen legend Chow [Yun-fat] the most intriguing part he has played in years."

"Chong's plot-heavy script has its share of pleasures, chiefly the opportunity for Chow to be more charmingly badass and threatening than he's been in a long time (and clearly loving it)."