A vicious axe-wielding Chinese gang attempts to intimidate the working class residents of a housing complex, but are unprepared for the kung fu skills of not only the residents, but their sullen landlord and landlady in this offbeat action comedy. Not only is the fight choreography impressive, the battles become more insane (in the best possible way) as the movie progresses, with mind-blowing special effects as all concerned perform stunts as if they are Keanu Reeves in 'The Matrix'. It is an incredibly funny film too, with the best moments had by a deadpan Qiu Yuen as the no-nonsense landlady with a gift for speed. Not all of the humour works with some silly stereotype supporting characters, but there is a lot of fun to be had in the wannabe gangster character that director Stephen Chow has written for himself, comically stabbed multiple times by his own knives at one point (!). Throw in a fun reference to 'The Shining' and camera-work that never sits stills and this is a pretty appealing concoction. The character arc of Chow's character leaves a little to be desired, but this a film in which the images reign supreme over the story. There is a delightful weirdness to all the axe-wielding gang members running about in top hats and tuxedos/suits and Qiu Yen's kung fu powers turn her into the very epitome of a moody landlady who you don't want to mess with.