The result is not only entertaining but also refreshing,a shameless crowd-pleaser with a healthycynicism about itself. — Mick LaSalle

A skillful action movie about a plot that exists only to support a skillful action movie. The entire story is a set-up for the martial arts and chases. Because they are done well, because the movie is well-crafted and acted, we give it a pass. Too bad it’s not about something. — Roger Ebert