i be sceptical at first because straight to video martial art film tend to scream rubbish from the front cover all the way to the final credit . but this film be certainly different . the story be beautifully basic and uncomplicated and yet never seem too simplistic or rehash . a biomechanically augment ex assassin and wise cracking bar fly hardly seem the most likely pair yet this film manage to pull it off a it follow them run from bounty hunter and police and various explosion alike . the star of the film be certainly dacascos who demonstrate such physical ability on a par with the like of jet li and ong bak star tony jaa . due to the low budget which add to rather than detracts from the style of the film there no cgi and wire work be clearly minimal . kinetic and frenetic and beautiful be certainly word that describe the fight sequence in this film . dacascos fit the part of an enhanced fighter with a speed reminiscent of bruce lee and and the varied and stylise arena complement the action no end . i cant believe hollywood do not target dacascos for the big project and save cradle ii the grave . kareem hardison be hilarious at time but also sometimes a distraction from dacascos but his improvisation and ability to carry the story between the action can not be overlook . this film have everything you could want from a martial art flick and smack of chinese influence despite be an amercian project . the main reason this film be probably unheard of be that it be release at the same time a rush hour which be a big budget version of this film and in the sense it be an action comedy with african american or chinese protagonist . i strongly recommend this film to anyone who have see dacascos before a this be surly his fine film and and also to anyone that be intrigue by an american martial art film that can hold it own against it chinese counterpart .