No I do understand if some people are underwhelmed to say the least. Especially fans of Woo's earlier work. Character development does not seem up there and also the acting in English is not really working in its favor. But you do have all the things Woo you may wish for. The action is up there, so while I might have wished for more coherence and more character at times or all over the movie, at least that part is really good.
We also get the Pigeons (a nod to the fans) and also a guy saying "For a better tomorrow" - yes also a title of a John Woo movie. So if you don't feel pandered (and I don't think that was the intention, more like playing all the hits and pleasing the fans), you will have fun here. Don't dismiss it because of the classics you may remember fondly (and rightfully so). Watch this for what it is - light entertainment
We also get the Pigeons (a nod to the fans) and also a guy saying "For a better tomorrow" - yes also a title of a John Woo movie. So if you don't feel pandered (and I don't think that was the intention, more like playing all the hits and pleasing the fans), you will have fun here. Don't dismiss it because of the classics you may remember fondly (and rightfully so). Watch this for what it is - light entertainment