"This movie belongs in this list for a very simple reason: I am a huge consumer of the genre, and when I think of oriental quality movie-making, I think of Saat Po Long (aka Kill Zone).
Not only breathtakingly gripping with some of the most realistic and brutal fight scenes I have ever seen, but also rich in emotional and troublesome family relations.
Entertaining, thrilling, intellectual and emotional, this is the most spectacular martial arts/chinese police story I've seen."
"This movie introduced me to the great duo Wilson Yip and Donnie Yen and it's still my favorite from them. Donnie Yen is a master of Martial Arts acting and a superb actor and Wilson Yip knows how to direct Donnie to his very best.
This movie has become The modern Martial Arts movie in my eyes in a Police story setting with a dramatic and action-packed story like I've never seen before coming from Hong Kong. "
"Is there any doubt that Asia can craft masterful fast-paced and thrilling action movies, most notably martial arts movies? Certainly not.
Watch this movie, even if you don't like eastern flicks, and ask yourself if you didn't feel completely entertained, on the edge of your seat or even emotional."
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Participants: Ma Kwun (Donnie Yen) Vs. Jack (Jing Wu)
Backstory:
Donnie Yen is ambushed on his way to meet a Triad boss by the thug's bodyguard. Previously, Jack has despatched three of Yen's police unit with brutal force as Donnie looked on."