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The film is beautifully orchestrated, involving the simplicity of one man’s endeavour, with battles that dazzle the eye.

Wong's depiction of character is second to none.

Sammo Hung provides the action sequences, there are model shots and good old fashioned matte painting and the costumes - oh, my, the costumes.

This is not a film to be taken seriously.

The action is exquisite, the cinematography sublime.

It is difficult to shake the feeling that Yee's latest film is a collection of interesting research data, with a plot stitched together from other, superior films, and tacked on, apparently, as an afterthought.

With a set-up and title like this, it's obvious from the outset that Yau isn't going to let the emergency services wrap things up neatly and go home for a nice cup of tea.

There are complex questions here about morality and identity, but mostly it’s just action and explosions. This is fine.

A Simple Life is a two-hour slice of profound wisdom that gently leads you down to a deep place then whispers helpful truths in your ear.

Although far too narratively dense to become the international crossover hit this is nevertheless a fairly engaging, visually sumptuous film.