If you were ever going to raid the works of one particular actor's filmography then I very much doubt that Steven Seagal's greatest hits would feature high on your list.  Strangely enough though, this is exactly what Yuen Woo Ping decided to do for this remake of 'Under Siege' that he mixed with a distinctive Hong Kong flavour.

After quitting the Police Force for personal reasons, Alan (Ho) decides to work as a security guard on a cruise liner.  During his maiden voyage he witnesses the murder of the captain and is subsequently framed for the crime.  His only hope comes in the form of petty thief Linda (Chung) who overhears the terrorists discussing their devious plans.  Unfortunately, it's a little difficult to tell who is on the right side so she decides to free Alan who appears to be the only good guy around.  It's up to the two of them to start taking down the terrorists kung fu style before more innocents are butchered.

For 'Red Wolf', fresh faced Kenny Ho (normally recognisable as a bit part player in Jackie Chan films such as 'Police Story' and 'Project A Part 2') takes the lead alongside fan fave Christy Chung in an attempt to develop a new on-screen partnership.  Sadly for those hoping for a new breed of action hero, this seems like a bad idea from the beginning as the whole film wreaks of a Yuen Woo Ping and Donnie Yen collaboration that suffers from the lack of an established leading actor.  Although he isn't exactly bad, Kenny Ho is just plain forgettable and never really brings any of his own traits to the role which only allows for his character to blend into background, a fatal mistake for a hero.  On the flip side, a well known star like Chung who should have been allowed to shine is given very little to do apart from display a few moments of comic prowess.  Other than that she is only required to scream and get in the way during the fights which is odd for an HK movie where women normally get to join in on the action.

With Woo Ping in the director's chair, even if the film does suffer from a somewhat overexposed formula and disappointing acting, you can normally expect him to make the most of the fight scenes.  When it comes to action he knows exactly what makes the perfect shot and how to utilise it to his advantage, employing slow motion where necessary and highlighting each actor's strong points.  For this film his skill is evident as he takes a relative cast of unknowns and still manages to create some fine set pieces that will ultimately leave Hollywood scratching their heads in amazement.  That said though, by Woo Ping standards it is by no means his finest hour as we all know he is capable of much more but it is still expertly put together and is more than passable entertainment for fans of his infamous style.

Overall, 'Red Wolf' is a perfectly watchable movie that really suffers from it's own inability to create anything fresh.  The action is decent and the story is entertaining action movie fodder but the lack of anything outstanding on offer just seems to leave the viewer constantly wanting something more.  If it's terrorists wreaking havoc on a boat that you seek then I would recommend you check out 'City Hunter' instead.