Ably directed by Ronny Yu , a veteran of Hong Kong cinema -LRB- '' The Bride With White Hair '' -RRB- who has taken unfortunate steps into Hollywood -LRB- '' Freddy vs. Jason '' -RRB- as well as sprightly ones -LRB- '' Bride of Chucky '' -RRB- , '' Fearless '' sustains the tradition of ethically inflected Chinese action movies .