But when it "kicks" in, then it's more than amazing! Takeshi K. might have the more difficult role to play (though his versatility does allow him to do that), but Donnie Yen might be the real surprise here, going through a range of emotions. It's great seeing him doing those movies, something he might not have been able to do in America (so in a way it's good he stayed where he grew up).
Apart from Hollywood calls (or not), this movie does work as a crime movie too. The way it is shot and the voice over (thoughts) from Takeshis character do help. Takeshi is sort of playing the audience watching how everything unfolds. He still has his own back story of course. And he has his own issues. Which makes his character even more intriguing. You want action with a story? Here you go
Apart from Hollywood calls (or not), this movie does work as a crime movie too. The way it is shot and the voice over (thoughts) from Takeshis character do help. Takeshi is sort of playing the audience watching how everything unfolds. He still has his own back story of course. And he has his own issues. Which makes his character even more intriguing. You want action with a story? Here you go