TheBigSick This is surely one of Donnie Yen's best films. The fight sequences are well choreographed with a lot of MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) in it. MMA is an interdisciplinary form of fighting using elements of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, judo, karate, boxing, kickboxing and wrestling. The fight scene between Donnie Yen and Collin Chou relies extensively on MMA, and is particularly thrilling and entertaining

Leofwine_draca A kick-ass police procedural with superb action sequences to carry it through. That's all you need to know about this Hong Kong thriller, which utilises a somewhat tired plot line about cops going after a brutal criminal gang as a basis for some absolutely stunning martial arts scenes involving man-of-the-moment, Donnie Yen. Watching this, I was immediately reminded of the storyline of NEW POLICE STORY. Both films involve a thuggish gang of criminals who are always one step ahead of the law, sending bombs to the police, hurting and killing the innocent, with a determined lone detective hot on their trail. I felt that the Jackie Chan film had the emotional edge, but the plot here was perfectly watchable after a slightly shaky start.Of course, such stories are nothing new and hardly anything that happens here is new. Therefore it has to get by on energy alone, and it succeeds with a kind of breathless determinism. There are a handful of action scenes, mostly brutal fights, thrown in along the way to keep viewers watching, but these are nothing compared to the large-scale climax, a shoot-out between the good and the bad followed by an extremely protracted showdown between hero and villain. It feels very much like an 'old school' kung fu flick, this ending, as scenery is destroyed and Yen battles the villainous Collin Chou for supremacy. Both actors went on record to say that this was the toughest fight scene they'd ever taken part in, and it shows; it's eye-wateringly brutal, full of amazing moves and relentless energy.Yen is on top form as the hard-ass cop, and I liked his character. There's little of the vain posturing that spoiled his performance in DRAGON TIGER GATE. He's ably supported by the likes of Louis Koo as a sympathetic undercover cop, Bingbing Fan as Koo's girlfriend, and Chou as the slick bad guy. I found that the film looked good and I was entertained throughout, so I give this one a thumbs-up.

leminhha93 Many times I find Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, or Jet Li's classic fights far-fetched in a movie way. Typically, the scenario involves one martial artist hero fighting a dozen of extras acting as punching bags. Facing the "big bosses", the hero executes impressive moves with spinning kicks, flip kicks, super-fast close punches, back-flipping around - most of which are for show.Flashpoint is different. The film features some of the most realistic fight scenes I've ever seen in a movie. The choreographed moves are not merely for demonstration and entertainment but can probably be used in real fights. The hits and damage on bodies, stamina diminishing, the pain, determination and fury - everything is unbelievably realistic for a movie. The main score is also outstanding; I was left with adrenaline and excitement after the credit rolls.For a martial arts-focused film, Flashpoint's story and character development are alright. It certainly is no Internal Affairs, but there are enough actions to keep the audience engaged and entertained. Overall, Flashpoint is a highly entertaining, thrilling, very well-done movie that might just be Donnie Yen's finest work in his career. If you are a fan of martial art movies, this is an absolute must-see.

diggler_inc Flashpoint is a beautifully shot film that moves a long at a fast pace. I was never much of a Donnie Yen fan but I have been converted to one after seeing this film. Hollywood needs to bring him back, at least as an action choreographer. The action scenes in this film are far more sophisticated than anything Hollywood is doing.Wilson Yip did an amazing job as director. It's a shame this didn't get a U.S. theatrical release. If Hollywood is smart, they will recruit him.Bingbing Fan is a beauty that should also be brought to Hollywood.Flashpoint doesn't break new ground in terms of it being a typical cops and gangsters flick, but it is as good as any of them.The fights are excellent and realistic.Flashpoint is highly recommended for HK movie fans.