The greatest movie ever made. It has everything an action-movie fan wants to see.

The Blu-ray from Vinegar Syndrome arrived just in time to top my list as The Best Gift I Have Ever Received (From Myself). Looks good, considering the source material; the best part is having a legal physical copy of the movie. The extras look like a smart package too.

Overwrought and over-caffeinated, so of course I loved it. I’m a sucker for melodramatic Hong Kong police action thrillers. When Donnie Yen asks a citizen: “Police. Do you have comprehensive insurance?” it’s a good reminder to always check your policy before driving in Hong Kong. Benny Chan forever!

Extraordinary, ignorant, belittling, audacious, stupid, perceptive, maddening: a 20-mph rollercoaster, rowing against the wind.

Can't see the forest for all the jump scares.