Movie Digest
Hades leads a seven-assassin group known as ‘The Seven Demons’. Many years ago they failed in an attempt to assassinate an important person who was trading a huge quantity of gold bars. In actuality, Sherif Lei Gong has trapped them by surprise. Hades manages to escape and tries his best to uncover the secret of who betrayed the group and made them fail. One of the lingering questions on his mind? Where is the missing gold? Meanwhile, another one of the seven demons, Long Fei, and his son Xin get separated from his wife, Yin Fei, and catches the attention of the sheriff who believes that he has some connection to the Seven. Now Long Fei and Yin Fei must put their differences aside to keep their son safe and uncover the weird incidents that are taking place across the island. With a disgruntled police officer on their tails, a son to protect and a question of missing golf, chaos is bound to ensue. Watch the movie to find out what happens next.
The Feel-Good Part
Arguably the best part of the entire film is the martial arts. It is so well rehearsed and well-choreographed that you can help but be in awe at the skill and talent that goes into these sequences and the stuntmen behind them. Another great aspect of the film is its cinematography and composition. It is so masterfully shot that not only does it do justice to the great fight sequences but it also highlights the tense and chaotic moments in the film. Overall, the film is really fun. By definition, this film is a cat and mouse game, but several aspects of it make it that extra bit entertaining to watch. There is an element of family, a multi-dimensional antagonist, the concept of an anti-hero, and so much more. It is a cat-and-mouse game on a rollercoaster ride of emotions and action sequences.
The Disappointing Factor
If you are looking for a coherent storyline then maybe this film is not for you. A lot is going on for a 1-hour and 40-minute film. Historical dramas are already hard to watch and keep up with the addition of intense fight scenes and complex visuals, does not make for a fun viewing experience. The storylines also overlap in ways that might be difficult for a new watcher of the genre to enjoy. If you can keep up with the fast pace, intense action, and bundle of storylines then you may enjoy the film as a whole
In-Depth Analysis
The film goes deep into the concepts of what goes around come back around, and how even criminals deserve redemption. It creates this wonderful antihero narrative that shows us that people are not just black and white but are morally grey. It also teaches us about growth and how everyone can grow from their old ways. This could be due to a change in their life course or this case, a child. No one is fully good or fully bad, and this movie shows us what that means.
Star Power
The film is directed by Jeff Lau. He is a very successful director known for his comedy style. He has screenwriting several films including Fist of Fury 1991, Fong Sai Yuk II, Hero, and more. He directed several films including Kung Fu League, Treasure Hunt, and East Meets West. Ada Choi and Zhang Jin play our main characters. Both of them deliver a wonderful performance of deep intensity and deliver great characterization amidst the chaos within the movie. They are truly the highlight of the film and their chemistry and dialogue perfectly exemplify everything great about the film. Ada Choi is best known for her work for TVB television in shows and dramas such as The Revelation of the Last Hero, The Buddhism Palm Strikes Back, Man of Wisdom, The Super Trio Series, and more. She has also starred in several movies including Bloody Friday, Made in Heaven, and The Suspect. Zhang Jin is a former wushu athlete who began his career as a stunt actor in the iconic Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, He has starred in several movies and TV shows including SWAT, Empress Feng of the Northern Wei Dynasty, Mission of Warriors, The Invincible Dragon, Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy, Ip Man 3, and more.
Overall Opinion
The film is chaotic. Chaotic films are not necessarily everyone’s cup of tea, but it is still really good film.
