This movie tried to cover too much of the original TV serial, ending up looking like an extended trailer for a high-budget SHANGHAI BEACH, with Leslie Cheung and Andy Lau in place of Chow Yun-Fat and Ray Lui. I don't blame Leslie and Andy --- they did the best they could --- but there was never a chance to develop their characters or the plot. All that was left was some beautiful scenery and a series of slow-motion gun battles. Those who didn't see the original series will be confused, those who did won't see the point of the remake.