Hong Kong cinema was previously dominated by Shaw Brothers-produced films in the wuxia swordplay tradition – balletic, intricately choreographed action routines.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/bruce-lee-death-career-movies-b2345587.html

You also made good on your promise to make Hong Kong cinema look beautiful, since Chow Yun-fat’s character started a fashion trend in Hong Kong, even among Triad gang members, who imitated his character’s Armani trenchcoats and Ray-Ban sunglasses.

Source: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-interview/john-woo-returns-to-hollywood-silent-night