Review of Chasing the Dragon

How giddy was I to see, in my opinion, Donnie Yen CRUSH his most complex role that I have seen him portray. Marry that performance with a film that is influenced and inspired, with regards to so many American gangster movies. I see elements of The Godfather Part II, Scarface, Goodfellas, American Gangster, Blow and a sprinkling of A Bronx Tale, both in script and cinematography. I stress, influence and inspiration. In no way a rip-off. I would suggest a tip of the cap. The story is definitely singular. WATCH THIS MOVIE...TWICE!!