But for those who look forward to Chow taking American audiences by storm, it's hard not to be disappointed by this less-than-dazzling American debut. What's really needed -- besides for Chow to relax more -- is for Woo himself to direct the star in a vehicle that brings out the real Chow. In an era when movie stars are a precious and increasingly rare commodity, Hollywood can ill afford to let the likes of Chow go unused.
The Replacement Killers.
Directed by Antoine Fuqua.
With Chow Yun-Fat, Mira Sorvino, Michael Rooker, Kenneth Tsang and Jurgen Prochnow.
Rated R.
88 minutes.
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