Most of the fight scenes didn't work for me either. Donnie Yen was in what amounted to a guest starring role as the Eunuch. He didn't have many lines, but I was happy to see Yen Shi Kwan in a supporting role. Tony Leung Ka Fai and Brigette Lin had little to do besides fight and call each others' names. Maggie Cheung's Jade was the only one who came across with a personality. My problem with it was that he didn't slow the pace enough for us to get to know any of the characters. Tsui Hark did a good job of creating a claustrophobic atmosphere as deadly games were played within the inn. Things get complicated when the Eunuch's men show up at the inn and everyone is trapped there due to the weather. It's run by Jade who is ruthless in her own right and has an eye for Chow. Chow and Mo Yan rescue the children and get as far as the Dragon Gate Inn in the middle of the desert. The power mad eunuch is back at it again and this time he's cleaning house of anyone not loyal to him and he wants Chow's head on a platter. The hero, Chow Wai On, sends Yau Mo Yan and some mercenaries to save the children of an executed loyal official who are being used as bait. This review may contain spoilers Tony Leung Ka Fai, Maggie Cheung, and Brigette Lin have the ultimate slumber party in the middle of the desert at the Dragon Gate Inn.
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