No, this show is certainly not the movie, and its biggest mistake was trying to remake the film for the pilot episode. But this show does have some excellent points. The martial arts are well choreographed because Mark Dacascos is one of the greatest martial artists in the world; the music is excellent and well used to underscore certain scenes; and the flashbacks add to the dark mood the show is trying to achieve. If you don't watch it looking for a take-off on the movie, but as something totally distinctive of the film, then you might find it as cool and unusual as I do. Check it out!