Steven Donny Yen plays a no nonsense cop who basically beats up every bad guy in this film. The movie is about Donny Yen and his partner who is undercover trying arrest some drug smugglers. The plot is nothing special and you don't really care for the characters that much but you should't be here for the plot or the acting. The action/fighting in this movie is incredible. The last fight scene is one the the best fight scenes I have ever seen put on film. My recommendation would be to watch the first 10 minutes and then skip to the last 30 minutes of the movie because nothing really happens in between. His partner falls in love and there is a car chase that's nothing special. Watch it for the great fights, not for the acting or plot.Rating: 10 for the fights, 5 for everything else = 7

Thomas Tokmenko Most critics dismissed this movie as another quick popcorn-action flick, however the story is deeper and more stylized than just the standard martial arts frenzy. So let's start with the bad. The issue with Flash Point is the tone of the film. The cinematography fluctuates from shooting drama and shooting action, which doesn't transition smoothly instead giving a feel of recklessness within the plot. Marketed as a spiritual successor to the great 2005 crime movie "SPL", once again Flash Point succeeds at presenting the dilemma between moral choice and consequence by an officer of the law. This time around we have less characters and acting talent alongside our lead Donnie Yen, in which gives explanation to why the emotion doesn't come across as impacting as it should. During dramatic scenes the cinematography isn't as engaging as SPL, most likely due to the lesser budget thus less screen time for establishing shots. The drama just seems to mash into the action rather than accompany it, which I believe is the biggest criticism towards the film. Now its time for the good.. Moving past the brief moments of ineffectual emotional engagement, the plot is still very well put together by director Wilson Yip. Another iconic detectives vs. gangster outing made unique with it's beautiful and gritty cinematography and exceptional display of martial arts. The flow of the events that occur are reasonable and progressively build-up the tension. Donnie Yen and Collin Chou are excellent in both acting and performing martial arts. I found the movie to be extremely entertaining and worth multiple viewings just like its parent film SPL. The drama is sufficient and not overdone like SPL though, which is one area where Flash Point is superior. There is not one moment of exhaustion related to the thick overuse of drama seen in most HK action movies. While SPL is a better written and acted film, Flash Point is more compact in structure and tells a similar story through a faster approach, which I believe works just as well. Personally I find the ending to Flash Point more satisfying and effective of it's overall message too. Final summation, if your interested in modern Hong Kong action or are a fan of Donnie Yen, then Flash Point is a must watch. -8/10

leminhha93 Many times I find Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, or Jet Li's classic fights far-fetched in a movie way. Typically, the scenario involves one martial artist hero fighting a dozen of extras acting as punching bags. Facing the "big bosses", the hero executes impressive moves with spinning kicks, flip kicks, super-fast close punches, back-flipping around - most of which are for show.Flashpoint is different. The film features some of the most realistic fight scenes I've ever seen in a movie. The choreographed moves are not merely for demonstration and entertainment but can probably be used in real fights. The hits and damage on bodies, stamina diminishing, the pain, determination and fury - everything is unbelievably realistic for a movie. The main score is also outstanding; I was left with adrenaline and excitement after the credit rolls.For a martial arts-focused film, Flashpoint's story and character development are alright. It certainly is no Internal Affairs, but there are enough actions to keep the audience engaged and entertained. Overall, Flashpoint is a highly entertaining, thrilling, very well-done movie that might just be Donnie Yen's finest work in his career. If you are a fan of martial art movies, this is an absolute must-see.

dbborroughs Donnie Yen and Wilson Yip re-team (previously they did SPL) for a a rip roaring police actioner. The plot has cop Donnie Yen trying to take down three Vietnamese gangster brothers who are not above doing really nasty things to get their way. Funny, thrilling, with great action and a visual sense that lifts everything up from the routine. Don't get me wrong this is a a pure macho action film that would be a B movie that you've seen a dozen times before under normal circumstances, but there is something about the film that makes it all seem new or if not new, it will make it so you don't care that you have. I think the film knows its nothing special but goes for it anyway and so becomes the little film that could.Forgive me I feel like I should say more but I really can't think of anything other than just see this movie. Its one of the very few films that have come out of Hong Kong with a good reputation that lives up to it. If I have to say anything else its that I wanted to stop the film to watch it at a later time with my Dad, but found that I couldn't do so, I just wanted to keep watching.