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Simply A Masterpiece

It was OK. I don't see why everyone loves it so much. It wasn't very smart or deep or well-directed.

The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

Most critics dismissed this movie as another quick popcorn-action flick, however the story is deeper and more stylized than just the standard martial arts frenzy. So let's start with the bad. The issue with Flash Point is the tone of the film. The cinematography fluctuates from shooting drama and shooting action, which doesn't transition smoothly instead giving a feel of recklessness within the plot. Marketed as a spiritual successor to the great 2005 crime movie "SPL", once again Flash Point succeeds at presenting the dilemma between moral choice and consequence by an officer of the law. This time around we have less characters and acting talent alongside our lead Donnie Yen, in which gives explanation to why the emotion doesn't come across as impacting as it should. During dramatic scenes the cinematography isn't as engaging as SPL, most likely due to the lesser budget thus less screen time for establishing shots. The drama just seems to mash into the action rather than accompany it, which I believe is the biggest criticism towards the film. Now its time for the good.. Moving past the brief moments of ineffectual emotional engagement, the plot is still very well put together by director Wilson Yip. Another iconic detectives vs. gangster outing made unique with it's beautiful and gritty cinematography and exceptional display of martial arts. The flow of the events that occur are reasonable and progressively build-up the tension. Donnie Yen and Collin Chou are excellent in both acting and performing martial arts. I found the movie to be extremely entertaining and worth multiple viewings just like its parent film SPL. The drama is sufficient and not overdone like SPL though, which is one area where Flash Point is superior. There is not one moment of exhaustion related to the thick overuse of drama seen in most HK action movies. While SPL is a better written and acted film, Flash Point is more compact in structure and tells a similar story through a faster approach, which I believe works just as well. Personally I find the ending to Flash Point more satisfying and effective of it's overall message too. Final summation, if your interested in modern Hong Kong action or are a fan of Donnie Yen, then Flash Point is a must watch. -8/10

I haven't watched as many action movies in the last 10 years as I used to.But this movie ("Flashpoint" in English) and S.P.L. have got me dying for more - awesome, eye-opening displays of what's going on in martial arts action movies these days.The final showdown in this movie has set the bar for both Hollywood and Asian action movies to try and live up to. It's so cool to see MMA fighting mixed in with more traditional Kung Fu (and guns!) In terms of action movies, I give this a 9/10 - if you are looking for a good action movie, you'll enjoy this one!

Well, i keep it short.This movie is a bit boring at the beginning and so it goes on. Good guys chasing bad guys, undercover police work, a bit story lining etc. etc. until the end end thats the best part in my opinion. The martial arts presented in those scenes are collected from all over Asia and integrate some off the deadliest moves ever seen... breaking bones, interrupting blood flow and it goes on and on , and at least the offensive and defensive moves we all know a bit from other films including such techniques.Want to see more movies such this. More Fighting please ;)

This is your standard issue movie on one level- the cop who is suspended from the case with the love interest making him question his life, a good number of clichés thrown in around it. Internal Affairs breathing down his neck for excessive violence, etc...BUT - what is new is the sophistication of the fight scenes- you will see triangles, arm bars, a few moves that might raise an eyebrow from Jet Li fans and a lot of different guys fighting. The fight scenes more than make up for a cliché script and less than Hollywood quality special effects and acting. I saw the DUB - which I suggest since there's no way in hell you could read the subtitles and keep up with the moves-I especially liked a scene that displayed why you don't bother trying a triangle choke in a cement environment ;-)All in all, I was under-impressed with the script and very impressed with the variety and precision of the martial arts displayed, with an emphasis on brutality and directness instead of a lot of capoeira or wushu junk.PLOT: there's bad guys that are triad, there are some undercover cops- one guys partner has an injury- and then.. it's on! The triad might be able to shirk justice, but they can't shirk vengeance. And of course we have the dumb girl thrown in to go - oh me love you longtime, OH NO! I so scared! Save meeee!