Reviews

When I first saw this film I didn't know what to make of it - is it a Chinese James Bond or is it a Chinese Austin Powers. Well its neither and both at the same time if you get the drift.

Nevertheless it is totally insanely funny with its very silly plot and characters that had no credibility and I really enjoyed watching it. Fairly violent - but what else would you expect from a Hong Kong action film.

I wish they had not gone for Mrs Peel and used another character for the female lead. Surely if the original Avengers could go through Cathy Gale, Emma Peel and Tara King and the New Avengers Purdey, why couldn't the makers of this film use another character. Uma Thurman looked good, but lacked the subtle nuances that Diana Rigg brought to this character. As for Steed, well it was completely miscast.

A truly dreadful film version of a quirky cult TV show.