SKY HUNTER isn't a bad film per se, just an extremely predictable one. It's another flag-waving slice of propaganda from the Chinese mainland, starring none other than Fan Bingbing, best known these days for being deliberately disappeared for months by the Chinese authorities (for tax evasion, apparently). The story is reminiscent of TOP GUN and follows a bunch of air force recruits as they become involved in a military coup in a made-up foreign country. CGI-fuelled SFX spectacle ensues, with trite dialogue and make-it-up-as-you-go-along plotting. It's certainly far from the worst film I've seen, but it feels somehow bland when compared to the excellence of WOLF WARRIOR 2 and OPERATION RED SEA.

Its almost inconceivable to think this was actor Chen Li's debut film as director. Almost every scene is visually stunning. The film is action-packed, exciting, suspenseful and just damn great fun! Everything about this ambitious film was done to perfection, even the awesome score by Hans Zimmer. This is my favorite Chinese film, next to Wolf Warriors 2, and one of my all-time favorite action films. It was simply sensational!!

Boy, I have watched some awful US military propaganda movies but nothing could prepare me for this hilarious attempt by China!!