Sammo Hung's version of the Dirty Dozen is a Hong Kong action movie that should not be missed by fans of the niche. It is a fast paced and frenetic action movie with some of the best performances and action sequences ever captured on film. While the plot and story are flimsy and rough around the edges they are only there as topping on the action. The real meat is the outstanding cinematography and creative action sequences that will please even the most hardcore fans of the genre.
Despite this being more or less a vehicle for both Sammo and Yuen Biao the other actors were given plenty time to shine. In that regard I really must mention Joyce Godenzi as the leading guerilla girl, she gave an outstanding performance as a scary killing machine while also looking hot. She portrayed a stoic but also a vulnerable character that was not just thrown in to be eye candy. The other actor I want to mention is Wah Yuen as the main baddy. He has been in several Sammo Hung movies but his performance here is on another level. He managed to be scary while looking elegant and frail.
I would definitely give this movie two thumbs up and recommend it to hardcore action fans.
Despite this being more or less a vehicle for both Sammo and Yuen Biao the other actors were given plenty time to shine. In that regard I really must mention Joyce Godenzi as the leading guerilla girl, she gave an outstanding performance as a scary killing machine while also looking hot. She portrayed a stoic but also a vulnerable character that was not just thrown in to be eye candy. The other actor I want to mention is Wah Yuen as the main baddy. He has been in several Sammo Hung movies but his performance here is on another level. He managed to be scary while looking elegant and frail.
I would definitely give this movie two thumbs up and recommend it to hardcore action fans.