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Dragon Squad is a Hong Kong action movie directed by Daniel Lee, released in 2005. The film stars a group of well-known and talented actors including Vanness Wu, Shawn Yue, and Yu Xia. Dragon Squad offers non-stop action and suspense from beginning to end. The plot of the movie revolves around a highly trained squad of Hong Kong police detectives who are brought together to investigate a series of recent robberies by a gang of highly skilled criminals. The team is composed of seven members, each with their own distinct skills, personalities, and backgrounds. The team is led by Captain (Sammo Hung), a veteran detective who has a reputation for being tough and no-nonsense. The members of the squad include six officers. Frank (Shawn Yue) is a serious-minded and highly intelligent detective who is the brains of the operation. Other team members include Judy (Li Bing Bing), a skilled martial artist; Tiger (Vanness Wu), an expert in firearms; Phoenix (Yuen Wah), an experienced negotiator; J (Mok Siu Chung), a computer hacker; and Nana (Yu Xia), an explosives expert. The story of Dragon Squad unfolds quickly and moves at a fast pace with the squad given the task of catching an international gang of thieves who are stealing a valuable necklace called the "Shirley Temple". The squad is joined by a beautiful and mysterious undercover police officer, Angel (Maggie Q), who is assigned to help the squad in its mission. Together, the team members use all of their skills and expertise in their attempt to take down the dangerous and elusive criminal group. The movie offers impressive action sequences and stunts, which are among the biggest selling points of the movie. The fight scenes are especially well choreographed, and the use of technology in the movie is also remarkable. The film can be described as a high-octane action thriller that keeps the audiences on their feet. The film has several twists and turns, and fans of action movies will have plenty to enjoy. The characters in the movie are well developed and each of the actors has done an excellent job in making their role convincing. The film theme is a tribute to the Hong Kong action cinema genre, which blends various elements of western and eastern action movies. The movie does a good job of paying tribute to the classic Hong Kong style of action, with plenty of hard-hitting punches, dazzling displays of martial arts expertise, and suspenseful slow-motion sequences. The film also displays modern aspects such as the use of drones and computer technology, among others. Despite the presence of multiple action sequences, the film also manages to offer a degree of character development. Each member of the team comes from a different background and with a unique talent or skill set, and their interactions make for interesting viewing. Unfortunately, some of the characters are not as well-developed and as such feel a little bit one-dimensional. The movie also has its moments of humor, which adds to the overall entertainment value of the film. In one instance, the team uses a little girl to lure out a criminal, which is a nice touch that adds levity. Another positive for the movie is the cinematography. Dragon Squad is shot brilliantly, with the use of different lighting techniques helping to amplify the tension and suspense felt throughout the movie. The soundtrack for the film is also impressive, with music being used to create a mood that matches the action scenes effectively. However, on the downside, the movie does have some pacing issues. The film starts at a breakneck pace, which might feel overwhelming to some viewers who are more used to a slow build-up. Additionally, the ending of the movie can be a bit underwhelming for those who were expecting a grand finale to the action film. The lack of a proper finale is where this movie loses steam, and although the characters have been fully established and we'll know of their strengths and weaknesses, the ending falls flat. All in all, Dragon Squad strikes a great balance between fast-paced action and character development. Fans of action movies will enjoy the brilliant fight choreography and special effects, while those who appreciate strong character development and dramatic moments will also appreciate the movie. While it has some issues with pacing, those are overshadowed by the excellent action, great soundtrack, and strong cast performances. Overall, Dragon Squad is a fantastic action movie that leaves no stone unturned in providing non-stop entertainment.