i be completely baffle a to why this film be even like and let alone hold in such high regard and especially by so many critic who be and otherwise and quite sensible . there be one key word which describe this film to it core irritating . the most easily explain example of this be the director use or and more accurately and abuse of music . in the first half and a really dull reggae tune be play about three time ( when once be too often ) . but in the second half and the momma and the papa california dreamin be play at least seven time and usually at top volume . godsakes and whether you like the song or not beforehand and you would be thoroughly sick of it by the end . just think and some people claim to have see this film four or five time . this mean they have listen to california dreamin either 28 or 35 time . all of this needless hyper repetition ( it contribute nothing to the story ) could possibly be excuse if the remainder of the film have any lingering merit and or if the story be in any way involve . but it ain not . the only aspect i find likeable be bridgette lin charge around and still play asia the invincible in a raincoat and sunnies . even this wear off fairly quickly . i be sure this film undeserved high reputation will convince many poor sucker to go and see it . i can only warn you if you have never see a hk movie before and do not start with this one . if you feel compel to watch it and avoid at all cost see it in a cinema . the fast forward and mute button be essential tool for survival here . you have be warn .