Dragon from Russia (1990)

The Freeman is an assassin for a cult known as 800 Dragons. As part of his training they stole his memory, and in order to fully understand his own nature he needs to rediscover his origins and determine his loyalties.
Clarence Fok’s adaptation of the Crying Freeman manga is typical Hong Kong martial arts action cinema: elevated camera angles, stylistic combat, wire work, fast editing, etc. The stunt choreography is wonderful, but the film is dragged down by a severe lack of characterisation and some woeful comedic moments. I prefer Christophe Gans' version of the story.

2½ creaky door voices out of 5