Official Synopsis:
A slick action ride, loaded with the next generation of martial arts superstars, "Invisible Target is loud, fast, action-packed, adrenaline pumping, [and] explosive: (Twitch). A renegade cop (Nicholas Tse, The Promise), a young officer (Jaycee Chan, son of Jackie Chan), and a veteran detective (Shawn Yue, Internal Affairs) are thrown together to try to take down Hong Kong's most lethal mercenary gang and their ruthless leader (Jacky Wu Ling, Kill Zone). Starting with a huge explosion on a busy Hong Kong street and ending with a fists-and-bullets showdown that blows the roof off a packed police station, Invisible Target "delivers on all fronts" (KungFuCultCinema.com).

  
Our Take:
Once again, Dragon Dynasty proves why the Genius Entertainment imprint is one of the most exciting things to happen to DVD in a long time. Invisible Target, the latest release from the Asian import label, is one of the best action films I’ve seen in a long time. I don’t understand why these films don’t get released theatrically in America, but I’m truly glad that Dragon Dynasty is committed to bringing the best in Asian cinema to U.S. shores. While there’s the occasional film that doesn’t work in their release slate, for the most part they bring us some of the most high-octane action films around, and some of them, such as Invisible Target, are way better than the stuff Hollywood is churning out.

Invisible Target boasts something of a who’s who of Asian action stars for its cast. Teaming up Shawn Yue, Nicholas Tse, and Jacky Wu Jing would be like an American action film starring Bruce Willis, Sylvester Stallone, and Arnold Schwarzenegger (only when they were a lot younger). Throw into the mix Jaycee Chan, the son (and spitting image) of Jackie Chan, and this is a film filled with superstars. The real star, though, is director Benny Chan, who pulls off a multi-faceted action spectacle filled with hand-to-hand combat, gunfights, and chase scenes, yet still manages to work in realistic characters, a good sense of humor, and even a little bit of a plot. In a word, it’s amazing. Simply amazing.

Invisible Target is one of dragon Dynasty’s Two-Disc Ultimate Editions, and it’s one of the best DVDs they’ve done yet, loaded with more extra features than on just about any DD disc to date.

Disc 1:
* Audio Commentary – Regular DD commentator Bey Logan is joined by Actors Jaycee Chan, Shawn Yue, and Andy On.
* Orchestrated Mayhem: The Making of Invisible Target.
* Trailer Gallery.

Disc 2:
Exclusive Interviews -
* Gen-X Genius: Director Benny Chan.
* Like Father, Like Son: Star Jaycee Chan.
* Licensed To Kill: Star Shawn Yue.
* Invincible Target: Leading Villain Jacky Wu Jing.
* Young And Dangerous: Co-Star Philip Ng.
* Carte Blanche: Co-Star Vincent Sze.
* The Ronin: Co-Star Andy On.
Featurettes -
* Fight For The Glory: Constructing The Action Sequences Of Invisible Target.
* Conception To The Silver Screen: A Look At The Storyboard Concepts For Invisible Target.
* The Gala Premiere.

Even if you hate subtitles and don’t watch foreign action films, if you love action movies at all you owe it to yourself to watch Invisible Target. It’s a non-stop thrill ride of a movie, and if the idea of the most incredible rooftop foot chase you’ve ever seen doesn’t entice you, then maybe the remaining endless action sequences will.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Overall Picture:
Movie: A
DVD: A

- Mike Spring

Editor