Once Upon a Time in China II Review Jet Li 1992 (Criterion Blu-ray)

'Once Upon a Time in China II' was released in 1992 directed by Tsui Hark. The movie is a Hong Kong martial arts action film starring Starring Jet Li as Wong Fei-Hung, Rosamund Kwan, Siu Chung Mok as Foon, Donnie Yen as Commander Lan and David Chiang as Mr. Lu.
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In this thrilling sequel, viewers are treated to a more refined narrative, with fewer characters and a singular storyline that is easier to follow. While the first half of the film may drag at times, the second hour bursts with adrenaline-pumping action and intense sequences that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
As Jet Li's character, Wong Fei-hung, navigates the bustling town, he encounters the menacing White Lotus Sect, a militant religious cult determined to drive out foreigners, particularly the British Consulate. With the White Lotus Sect wreaking havoc and committing heinous acts of violence, Wong Fei-hung finds himself caught in the midst of chaos, leading the charge to defend the British and his allies.
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[@CoinOpTV]

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[@Pat6670]

I agree about the Jet-Donnie fight. I was really expecting much more from seeing those two legends go at it.

[@CoinOpTV]

Thanks for watching - yeah I wonder if there is some backstory on the timing and schedule that seemed to limit their fight scenes but either way they are fun to watch!

[@perryfan49]

I really like part II as well. I’m glad you liked it!

[@CoinOpTV]

Thanks for watching -- yes they really did well the second time around!

[@paulthomas3247]

2 is better than 1, but I think that's because Tsui Hark was trying to make a Wong Feihung movie the first time and pour all the traditional elements in, which was maybe too much. The second one, he's making a Tsui Hark movie, with Wong Feihong flavoring. You get the rational, traditional Wong caught between the religious crazies and the encroaching Brits, being honorable, but in a more direct story. I'll confess that I was underwhelmed by both Chiang and Yen in this given the rest of their impressive careers, but it's fun to see Jet Li and Rosamund Kwan.

[@CoinOpTV]

Thanks for watching -- yes I felt like Hark totally had more of a feel for things in the second film! And less of the screwball sidekicks which was a distraction in the first movie for me!