The film itself received mostly from critics and fans of the game alike, though it is often called a "guilty pleasure" for martial arts enthusiasts. The Good:

The source material typically features a powerful 5.1 lossless soundtrack (like Dolby TrueHD). In a "Rus Eng" release, you can expect both the original English audio and a Russian dub, often with subtitles for both.

Reviewers have criticized the "shaky-cam" and rapid editing, which sometimes makes the martial arts difficult to appreciate.

The action scenes, choreographed by Cyril Raffaelli, are frequently cited as the movie's strongest point.