A geek of any sort can appreciate "2000 AD". When a computer/video game geek saves the world, that's my kind of movie. At least Aaron Kwok's performance was better than his underplayed role of Cloud in the "Storm Riders". Give this movie a break. Afterall, aren't all films fantasy. Who cares that Aaron Kwok can go toe to toe with a trained CIA agent in Kung Fu fisticuffs. ITS FANTASY, HES THE HERO SILLY!!!!

This movie is worlds better than its American counterpart, Enemy of the State. Instead of an overacting Gene Hackman as an informant we get a solid James Lye as a Singapore secret agent, helping our hero out. Daniel Wu is good as the idealistic romantic who has played one too many videogames for his own good. Look out for this guy. And man Ken Lo was just downright cool. More threatening than any Bruckheimer factory villain any day. Not to mention the main villain "Cowboy" is just looks evil!!

Also the climatic setting of Singapore is a real nice touch. It gives the film a bigger sense of scope and action terrain. This is a Chinese New Year movie not an Art House release folks. It doesn't have to be thought provoking or important, just entertaining and I think it is first class entertainment. Not a traditional Hong Kong/John Woo shoot 'em up but more of an American style conspiracy thriller. Gordon Chan is one director to keep your eye on. 3 1/2 stars out of 4.