I doubt this adaption improved on the Hollywood-one regarding story and direction, but A.Lau has charisma enough to repair some of the shortcomings. The main attraction however is more taste of the age-improving beauty that's Gong Li - but watching her in this is what it would be to watch Messi play for Arse*al, almost impossible to enjoy the quality in a setting like that. *Preview*: #13#, exp-3*, popcorn, story, Gong Li!/10-4.