Synopsis
A streetwise young man becomes a bodyguard to score quick cash. He befriends a disillusioned mercenary determined to begin life anew. They find themselves working together to foil an assassination attempt, but their partnership can't last.
Scores
Overall Score
35.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
32.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
21.1%
Review Aggregate
68.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 68% of 40 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize action-packed, noir, funny. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
action-packednoirfunnystylizedromanticsuspenseful
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Tse | 2001 | $3,000 | $5,000 | (est) |
| Wu Bai | 2001 | $2,000 | $3,000 | (est) |
| Anthony Wong | 2001 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Jun Kung | 2001 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Candy Lo | 2001 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Cathy Tsui | 2001 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score64.0
RT critic review count45
Rotten Tomatoes audience score74.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating6.7
IMDb votes5,285
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2001 | $10,770 | $19,077 |
| International | 2001 | $233,208 | $413,085 |
| Worldwide | 2001 | $243,978 | $432,162 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2001 | $98,668 | $174,773 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2001 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2001 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2001 | $340,000 | $602,247 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2001 | $508,000 | $899,828 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2001 | $80,400 | $142,414 |
| Total Revenues | 2001 | $1,027,068 | $1,819,262 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2001 | $268,000 (est) | $474,713 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2001 | $195,000 (est) | $345,407 (est) |
| Participations | 2001 | $21,000 | $37,198 |
| Residuals ? | 2001 | $59,000 | $104,508 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2001 | $53,600 | $94,943 |
| Total Expenses | 2001 | $596,600 | $1,056,767 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2001 | $430,468 | $762,495 |
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