Review by zainjohnson

I've watched quite a few Chinese-Hong Kong action films lately, and Operation Mekong is quite fun. That being said however, I'm not a fan of the characters in movies like this. This is because I feel like Chinese action movies like Mekong or Red Sea, in my opinion, don't really develop their characters all too well, but then again that's pretty much the same for a lot of western action cinema as well.

The action in this movie isn't too bad, and I feel like there's just the right amount. The problem I have with Operation Red Sea (Mekong's spiritual successor) is that there's just wayyy too much action, and it hardly calms down even for a second. However, Operation Mekong has enough action to keep you entertained and watching and isn't a two-hour-long firefight like Red Sea.

The acting I felt was pretty good, as I thought that most of the actors in this film had good performances. The story was coherent and easy to follow. The movie definitely does offer quite a few fun action scenes (the mall scene is probably my favorite part of the film). The cinematography and music were, at their best, not bad.

For those who just want a fun action story told from a different country's perspective, I'd recommend watching Operation Mekong.