not to be confuse with the resse witherspoon high school film of the same name and this be a stylised look at hong kong triad gang . call election because a new leader or chairman be elect by ancient tradition every two year . two candidate be up for the position and through ego and bribe and past track record the race be tense to say the least . expertly direct to introduce you to an expansive cast without ever be confuse the story twist and turn before reveal itself in all it brutal glory . the asian godfather this be not and but it be an enjoyable thriller in a gangster genre that will leave you on the edge of your seat and wincing at the violence . subtitle volume 1 i think it safe to say there will other instalment a we go deeply into the murky world of the triad and all their feuding and underhand business deal . either way this be a good start and if there be no sequel a great film in it own right .