Filmed on location in China's famous Shaolin Temple, Chang Ching (Chow Yun Fat), a tough C.I.A. agent takes a mission in mainland China, where he enters a dangerous liaison with Mei (Wu Chien-Lien), a beautiful woman who possesses mysterious powers. As part of his mission, he must secure Mei, whose powers are sought by both .. Read more
| Starring | Chow Yun-Fat, Gordon Liu, Chien-Lien Wu, Jeff Lau |
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| Director | Jeff Lau |
| Genres | Action/Adventure, Thriller, World Cinema |
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Filmed on location in China's famous Shaolin Temple, Chang Ching (Chow Yun Fat), a tough C.I.A. agent takes a mission in mainland China, where he enters a dangerous liaison with Mei (Wu Chien-Lien), a beautiful woman who possesses mysterious powers. As part of his mission, he must secure Mei, whose powers are sought by both corporate and political forces. He doesn't count on falling in love with her, and the romance adds lightness to the action-packed plot. Classic Chow Yun Fat, this film combines fast-paced action, romance, and a bit of comedy.
| Starring | Chow Yun-Fat, Gordon Liu, Chien-Lien Wu, Jeff Lau, Philip Kwok, Roy Chiao, Michael Wong, Chia Hui Liu, Choi Yue |
|---|---|
| Director | Jeff Lau |
| Studio | OPTIMUM HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 41 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Action/Adventure, Thriller, World Cinema |
| Language | DVD: Cantonese |
| Subtitles | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 31 Jul 2006 Production year: 1994 |
| Format | DVD |
Uneasy mix of genres, we get broad comedy, a hint of the supernatural, a touch of romance plus some martial arts, with some violent gunplay thrown in. (Some CGI effects are dodgy at best.) The central performances by Chow Yun Fat and Wu Chien Lien keep you watching, but overall this is a rather shallow film with a few nice moments. It must have been cold when they filmed this as you can see the actors' breath in every scene.
Uneasy mix of genres, we get broad comedy, a hint of the supernatural, a touch of romance plus some martial arts, with some violent gunplay thrown in. (Some CGI effects are dodgy at best.) The central performances by Chow Yun Fat and Wu Chien Lien keep you watching, but overall this is a rather shallow film with a few nice moments. It must have been cold when they filmed this as you can see the actors' breath in every scene.