War

2007-Action

Its like a dream match come true. Jet Li vs. Jason Statham. Both action stars have great stage presence, and amazing Martial Arts skills in cinematic form. But what about the story?
Something terribly wrong with a movie hype about 2 actors as if they really did fight each other, resembles like the hype wagon of the WWE.
Well, past the hype and excitement what kind of movie do you have?

Synopsis:
2 Federal Agents chase after the Fabled 'Rouge', an unknown Assassin used by both the Chinese Triad and Japanese Yakuza. As the War between 2 gangs rise the John's (Statham) partner and family killed. John has now waged his own War on the assassin doing anything possible to avenge his best friend.

All-in-All:
Shotguns, Exotic cars, Kung Fu, and random 'stylized club sex' sums up the early pace of the film and ends with a 'Shocking' plot twist to leave the viewer thinking past the movie credits. Typical action cinema with actual research to there credit. I love the backdrop of San Francisco (not just because I live here) but because i think the city itself gives off a certain different energy and hectic fiction. It was entertaining and a joy to watch, the fight scenes were actually not too 'Kung Fu' and has some bit of relevance in actual street fights, and is quite enjoyable.

Riko's Rating: B