Brandon Lee gives the performance of his lifetime, and the other actors give quality performances as well. The direction is dark, but good. One of the best parts is the story, which gives way for lots of action while providing a large human element to the storyline. The only one great action sequence is the gunfight towards the end. However, some short sequences are good, too, like when Brandon Lee blows up the building with his shotgun, or when he catches the knife between his hands.

Skip the sequels and just watch this film repeatedly.