In Action terms, I doubt this will ever be bettered. I think when you watch this film, you are observing a one off collaboration. I watch it once a week and still spot something new, or discover more appreciation for some smaller detail. Chow is GOD, Tony Leung is fantastic, Teresa Mo is great (very subtle), in fact, every one is superb. Can I fault this film? Only on first viewing because it is too much to take in. Some people say the end scene is too long, I thought that too first time around. Is the story a little makeshift?

All I know is when I watch it now, Hard Boiled is perfect.