The film was experimented by Chan with various elaborate stunt action sequences in a period setting, serving as a transition between Chan's earlier kung fu comedy period films (such as Drunken Master and The Young Master) and his later stunt-oriented modern action films (such as Project A and Police Story).
Chan experimented with the film by incorporating complex stunt sequences in a time-based setting, bridging the gap between his earlier martial arts comedies (like Drunken Master and The Young Master) and his later high-octane action movies (like Project A and Police Story).