In the sequel to the Tsui Hark classic, Wong Fei-Hung faces The White Lotus society, a fanatical cult seeking to drive the Europeans out of China through violence, even attacking Chinese who follow Western ways. Wong must also defend Dr. Sun Yat Sen, a revolutionary, from the military..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 113 minutes
✓ Genre: Action, Comedy
✓ Stars: Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan, Max Mok Siu-Chung, Donnie Yen, David Chiang
✓ Director: Angie Lam, Marco Mak Chi-Sin, Chan Chi Wai, Arthur Wong, Tsui Hark
The Once Upon a Time in China II (1992) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Once Upon a Time in China II (1992) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Once Upon a Time in China II (1992) is staring with Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan, Max Mok Siu-Chung, Donnie Yen, David Chiang, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Angie Lam, Marco Mak Chi-Sin, Chan Chi Wai, Arthur Wong, Tsui Hark juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.