Twins, separated at birth, end up as a Hong Kong gangster and a New York concert pianist. When the pianist travels to Hong Kong for a concert, the two inevitably get mistaken for each other.
The emphasis here is on farce rather than action, to an extent that may disappoint hard-core martial arts fanatics.
– Jonathan Foreman,
New York Post,
1 Jan 2000
rotten:
It's all pretty dumb, but if you're in the mood for this sort of thing, you won't have a bad time.
– Mark Caro,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Jan 2000
fresh:
Amusing all the way and not something Chan fans should skip.
– Mick LaSalle,
San Francisco Chronicle,
1 Jan 2000
rotten:
Having two directors, and a different choreographer for each fight sequence, gives the movie a split personality -- and neither personality is particularly enjoyable to meet.