I never saw the original Nikita but they had small scenes that I feel add to the overall bigger picture from a film making/art point of view. Keep in mind it is the 90s HK film...it is just that style with this story. I enjoyed the actress and actors aswell.
Its not the greatess film but I enjoyed it more than some films I have seen today.
Classic films have a feeling and vibe that makes it an experience. It has many flaws but I found something I liked in it