this movie once again demonstrate hong kong cinema at it best . at the helm of the movie and chow yun fat demonstrate magnificent act skill a he be able to act in all type of character and from be a man trap in a child like state and to ultimately be the god of gambler . andy lau also give a very note worthy performance and a chow yun fat sidekick ( even though this be a much young andy lau ) . the movie itself be pretty good and although i would have prefer if the movie be entirely serious instead of put comic relief in the middle . regardless buy this movie and it be a must for people who enjoy hong kong cinema .