Well, I felt I got my money's worth. I have read some of the other reviews here, and they describe the film's story elements in detail, so there's no need for me to go into that territory. I would like to add some of my own colors, however. As a matter of fact, I walked out of this film smiling, and pretty well satisfied. I have seen a good bit of imported Chinese cinema, not a lot, but I know the basic product, which allowed me to sit through this feeling less shock, I think, than the people sitting around me. Had I not been so schooled, I think my reaction would've been a lot like theirs: It was really a joy to listen to these people.

For the first hour they laughed and gasped, because the gags and the action were so relentless, so over the top.

And once they were through with the first hour, and realized that they still had another hour to go, and that the pacing and intensity were not going to let up, they all fell into a stupefied, stunned, TOTAL silence. They were just flat-out overwhelmed. Absolutely dumbfounded, every one of them! So the movie finished up, and slowly they all filed out, still wordless.

I never heard one of them say a gol-darned thing past that one-hour mark.

So, yes, if, based on the trailers and the poster art, you think this is your cup of tea, by all means, do go see it, it is an entertainment.