I found this to be a rock-solid film, one of the movie's that got me totally rabid for HK cinema. Great acting, great action, great humor, great music. The plot is thin, but that is to be expected; anything more complicated would have slowed down the pace. Johnnie To is one of my favorite directors, and he is in his element with this comicbook-styled outing.It is a little dated in technique, but don't let that deter you.

One of To's strong points as a director is his willingness to show atrocious events. People have accused him of being "gross" and "gratuitous" as he depicts violence inflicted on women and children, but I found it to be a breath of fresh air. When was the last time you saw a child die in an action film? I'm not a sicko gore hound, but I love realism in movies, and To never shy's away from unpleasent stuff like the punkass US directors do. An adult superhero movie of the highest order, this film finely showcases three of HK's most talented and beautiful actresses. 8/10