Raging Fire is a 2021 Hong Kong-Chinese action film directed by Benny Chan in his final directorial before his death.
It stars Donnie Yen in the lead role, alongside co-stars Nicholas Tse, Qin Lan and Simon Yam.
Cheung tracks down Chu and a chase ensues where one of Yau's teammate Law Kim-wah gets arrested by the police.
Yau, Wah and Mok are released due to lack of evidence, where they form a plan to rob HK Fortune Banking.
Yau and his teammates rob the bank and shoots Fok due to his disappearance being the reason behind his imprisonment.
As police surround him, Yau kills himself by falling on an exposed rebar rather than going back to prison, while Cheung walks away.
Chan completed his directing duties for the film but was unable to take part in post-production due to his illness.
[15] Matthew Monagle of the Austin Chronicle gave the film 4/5 stars and praises the characterizations and action set pieces [30] Lim Lian-yu of Yahoo!
"[31] Edmund Lee of the South China Morning Post gave the film a score of 3/5 stars, praising it as "the best that Hong Kong action-film making has to offer", but criticizing its illogical story and crude script.
[33] Cary Darling of the Houston Chronicle praises director Chan's execution of a basic premise and the action choreography as "breathlessly exhilarating.
"[34] Anna Smith of Deadline Hollywood describes the film as "an accomplished visual feat with detailed fight choreography and strong physical performances", while also noting its underdeveloped characterizations and overuse of flashbacks.
[35] Marc Zirogiannis of Tae Kwon Do Life Magazine wrote, "In Raging Fire, Benny Chan's final directorial work, Yen combines the elements of his persona as an action star and dramatic actor for a successful result.
His dramatic engagement equals his action prowess, and these elements combine to make this film superior.
"[36] A spiritual successor to the film was first announced on 14 March 2023 at the Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART) to be directed by Derek Kwok, with Andy Lau production and starring alongside retiring cast member Nicholas Tse.