02-27-2016, 09:52 AM
There's really only one martial nod - inexplicably the soundtrack is from Fist of Fury. And in the beginning, there's a reference to Lee's 'Be like water'.
Honestly, I think Chow has gone Jackie's route. They make movies to snog hot starlets half their age (or with Jackie, a third of his age). That's the main objective, that and to make a whole lotta money.
The bottom line is that those hip mags like GQ & Slate that are describing this as some must-see sleeper are totally off base. It's only a must see if you're really into Asian film.
Honestly, I think Chow has gone Jackie's route. They make movies to snog hot starlets half their age (or with Jackie, a third of his age). That's the main objective, that and to make a whole lotta money.
The bottom line is that those hip mags like GQ & Slate that are describing this as some must-see sleeper are totally off base. It's only a must see if you're really into Asian film.
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